The turkey’s ordered, the tree is up, the Christmas shopping is almost done? It’s time to cut yourself some slack already. Georgie Blaskey shares her top tips for time-poor parents during the festive season

Laundry panic button
Between dropping off the kids at school, working your high-pressure job, buying last-minute presents and stocking the house for Christmas, the last thing you want to do after a busy day is tackle that pile of laundry! ihateironing, the UK?s first on-demand dry cleaning and laundry service, has the perfect solution. The company is launching a ?laundry on demand? button, which when pressed, signals a driver to pick up the whole family?s laundry and return it cleaned and beautifully pressed in 24 hours. Place your order by the evening of 22 December for freshly cleaned clothes back the next day, ready to pack or fold away.
Eyelash enhancement
No one wants to greet their house guests looking washed out with puffy eyes, and while lash extensions can be amazing, they can also look a bit OTT over a dawn o?clock cup of char with your father-in-law. Thankfully, the Mylash lift treatment creates the illusion of longer, thicker lashes without the need for extensions. The effect lasts for six weeks, so well in to New Year you?ll look awake and bright-eyed even when you don?t feel it. Call Queens Beauty (SW11) on 07506 876745 for the perfect flutter.

Oven fresh
When it comes to feeding ? a crowd, some friends, even just yourself ? nearly ho...