The holidays are upon us, and with the good cheer and fantastic food, can sometimes come stress. Below are a few of our favorite tips for simplifying your holiday meal so that you can get back to what really matters - enjoying the day!

Kate Ziegler is a Realtor, real estate investor, and entrepreneur. Born and raised on a farm in rural Pennsylvania, she has lived and worked in Boston for more than 15 years. She now splits her time between offices in Boston and New London, and stands at the ready to guide urban buyers to their rural escapes. The daughter of a contractor, Kate grew up on construction sites, roofing and framing alongside her father and grandfather; she now applies that experience to owning and managing multi-family properties in Boston, and renovating her home in New Hampshire along with her partner, Jack Romano. Kate helps clients across Greater Boston and the Lakes Region buy and sell homes that fit their unique needs and achieve their goals in a rapidly shifting market.