Holiday Hints is a seasonal newsletter and blog designed to give busy people the tips, tools and ideas they need to get the most out of the holidays. Part of the Smart Solutions for Busy People lineup, Holiday Hints is written by Deanne Marie, author of Gift Giving for Busy People and e-books on Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Deanne Marie is a busy person—attorney, writer, award-winning speaker and volunteer—who developed a personal system for balancing home and work life. After years of people asking, “How do you find time to do all this?,” she decided to teach others her secrets for success.

She developed the Smart Solutions for Busy People books, e-books and online resources to guide and inspire busy people everywhere to create meaningful and memorable celebrations for themselves, their families and their friends.

Deanne founded By Dsign Omnimedia to empower others to achieve the life of their dreams—to live by design rather than by default. Her background in print journalism, broadcasting and law give Deanne a unique perspective. A dynamic speaker and instructor, her presentations are packed with insight and humor, delivered with her signature warmth and sincerity.

Growing up outside Chicago, Deanne learned the arts of gift giving, entertaining, cooking, home decorating and more from her parents—creative and successful busy people who always found time for their families and friends.

Now located in Las Vegas, Nevada, Deanne was named one of the city’s “40 Under 40” by In Business Las Vegas newspaper in 2006.

Visit her other websites and blogs:

Smart Solutions for Busy People

Gift Giving for Busy People

Holidays for Busy People

Decorating for Busy People

Entertaining for Busy People