Directly after the Thanksgiving hullaballoo, it’s time to start thinking about the next holiday. Sometimes, people begin thinking about it on Thanksgiving Day! Black Friday sales, anyone?

But you can make it easy on yourself and give your loved ones, work colleagues, little league coaches, etc. a gift they will remember and enjoy – steak!

Now, not only is this genius, it’s so, so easy on you. Just choose a cut of gift-boxed steaks and order them online. They can either be sent directly to you so you can present them in person or have them sent to your recipient’s address.

Easy peasy.

And I like my holidays to be easy peasy. Christmas in my house simply CANNOT be a time of stress. I don’t know about you but we’re blowing and going all year long to work, school, baseball, basketball and football games, school events, volunteer functions and a million social events (okay, those are for the kids, not the tired parents). So when holiday time rolls around, we like to just hang out and be together.

So here are 5 reasons to send your crew delicious, quality steaks for Christmas:

1. They’re tasty. Duh.
2. They’re unexpected. Not a tie. Not a mug. Steaks!
3. They’re packaged up really nice. Meaning, that part’s done for you – boom!
4. You can show them you’re really thinking about THEM by choosing their favorite cut. Mom likes filet mignon? That’s what she gets!
5. It’s so easy. (This one’s my favorite).

I’ve got enough stress all year long. I don’t want additional stress over the holidays.

That’s why I just choose the best steak cuts for each person, send it to them and tell them I appreciate them.

Everybody’s happy and I get to enjoy my holidays stress-free. Sounds like a winner to me!

If you liked the BBQ grill ornament I showed you for your tree, get a load of these babies . . .

These two (above) might be my faves – so life-like!

Sometimes you want to use your Christmas tree to make a statement. Well, here ya go!

A keepsake with a bit of whimsy, this one’s called “Grillin’ and Chillin’ 2012.” Yes.

Often, the simplest message is the very best. Your tree is begging for this one.

You can see more steak Christmas ornaments here.

Let them bring the message of peace, hope and love that only steak can.

Photos courtesy of Amazon.com.

I hope you enjoy the holiday weekend – whatever holiday you celebrate.

And I hope you receive one of the above goodies. Strawberry-flavored steak treats – or perhaps bacon?

You’ve been good all year, right?

Wait, if you’ve been good does that mean you SHOULD or SHOULD NOT receive this?

I’m confused.

In any case, have a happy, happy weekend filled with joy surrounded by the ones you love.

That’s universal.

Photo courtesy of Jeff Houck via flickr.com.