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NEW YORK, Nov 29, 2005/ MF/ --- Christmas is quickly approaching and with all the decorating, shopping and holiday parties, many parents have a long list of things to do.

Still, this time of year is about family and several moms are starting to find that adding simple shortcuts to holiday traditions are giving them more time to spend with their kids.

For example, when making cookies some parents start with refrigerated cookie dough. The time saved using it helps get right to the fun of baking and decorating holiday cookies, something many families do together.

Busy moms are also relieving holiday pressure by finding their own creative shortcuts to getting other things done in the kitchen.

Whether it’s frosting sugar cookies or making an old family recipe, pre-made ingredients are making it easier than ever to create and bake.