10. Pull out your Christmas card list and start editing it now. Who goes? Who stays? Who needs to be added?
9. Make a list of who you are giving gifts to … just names. A helpful tip is to organize this list by when you see everyone so if you see one set of family members before Christmas, group them together and then group the ones you see after Christmas together too.
8. Check your stash. You have a gift stash, right? See what is in that can be used for Christmas presents.
7. Think about your Christmas card pictures … are you using one from your summer vacation or you trying to take one between now and then. Planning saves headaches … trust me on this one as I am always a last minute family picture type and it stressful! Three kids are hard to get into one picture!
6. Figure out when you are going to ask the kids for Christmas list. Maybe after Halloween? Do you give them the catalog and have them cut out pictures? Do you mail it? Our kids are still younger so we make lists and have it handy when everyone starts asking. I then write who I gave what to so I don’t end up with double gifts (have done that before!!)
5. Start to fill in your Christmas list. Use your stash list and come with the ideas of what you need to buy. Start buying now so you don’t have to buy all at once.
4. Order your Christmas Cards. Check out the Storkie Christmas cards! I like the Magnet ones like the one pictured above. How great is that to leave on your fridge? It wouldn’t fall off like all of the Christmas card pictures on my fridge!
3. Check your calendar often … carry it with you so you don’t over book your holidays. Over busy schedules are stressful and not enjoyable. It is OK to say no that you don’t have time.
2. Make some cookies. Cookies are the best at Christmas time. This is my favorite holiday activity. It is my best excuse to bake of the whole year so I go to town with cookie making … and then I sit at stare at them wondering what to do them! They make great gifts for teachers, school bus drivers, neighbors, and anyone who suddenly stops by the house so they do disappear fast!
1. Plan. Just plan something … start small is needed and work up to your full holiday planning!
NOTE: I wrote this blog post while participating in the Storkie holiday blogging program. I received compensation for my participation. All opinions are 100% mine.
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