The holiday season is the most amazing, magical time of the year. So why is it so darn stressful? Gifts, parties, school functions, family traditions… there’s a lot going on. For me, the holidays tend to stress me out since I feel like I need to do EVERYTHING on my own, and I want it done perfectly. Not this year. I have a plan to tackle this holiday so I can enjoy it, without being stressed out. Here are some sanity-saving tips to help you keep your Christmas calm.
How to stay sane during the holidays:
1. Know Your Plan: December is going to fly by, so take a moment to plan it out. Like, tonight. What parties do you have? Will you need hostess gifts? School events? Who would you like to get gifts for that are NOT in your family? (hairdressers, teachers, etc) Write it allllll down. Now that you know exactly how your month will play out, take action and tackle what you can NOW. If you need 3 hostess gifts and 5 teacher gifts, get those gifts early. Put them in a closet and you won’t have to stress out the day before because you don’t have anything. The early bird gets the worm… and fewer grey hairs with the help of planning ahead.
2. Put Down Your Phone: There are so many fun events during the holiday season, remember to put down your phone and actually enjoy them! Watch your kids as they delight in a colorful Christmas light show, with your own eyes… not through your camera phone. Grab a few snaps and then put the phone away. You will be glad you did later. Also, the picture-perfect crafts and Instagram-worthy home decorations can make you feel like maybe you aren’t rocking it yourself this holiday. (which will just add to your stress) Comparison is the thief of joy, so don’t let social media take the jingle out of your bells.
3. Let Yourself Say No: This holiday season give yourself a gift… permission to say “NO.” If you know of a planned activity or event that will stress you out, it is okay to pass. Have a yearly tradition that you are starting to dread? Maybe a family meeting is in order, it could be time to try something new. Room mom calls you to bake 42 cupcakes for tomorrow’s class party? Offer to bring some store bought cookies instead. You can still say no, without being a jerk, and you will feel so much better (& less stressed) when it is all said and done.
4. Ask for Help: If you get overwhelmed, it is okay to ask for help. Even Santa has a gaggle of elves to help him out. Take advantage of free gift wrapping offered at the mall. If you purchased a item that needs to be put together, ask the store if they offer in-store assembly. (many places do) Get a sitter one afternoon, so you can go out and get things done.
5. Take Shortcuts: Remember, these days there are a ton of ways to make your life easier. When it comes to the busy season, technology is my friend. I do my shopping online whenever possible and that even means items like paper products. With Walmarts two-day shipping, I can be sure to have enough paper towels on hand to tackle the messiest Christmas craft! (& and with all your guests coming in and out, you don’t want to be short on TP!) All you do is go online, add the products to your cart and in two days you will be stocked up with your household essentials. In a pinch? Just select the ship to store option and you can usually do same-day pickup. Right now, there are also a ton of great Ibotta rebates and you can use them in store or online!
Luckily, with Walmart at your fingertips, it’s super easy to shop for your everyday household essentials. Save time and get the best deals by ordering online or pick-up in the store! Walmart’s free two-day shipping lets you skip that extra trip to the store and have everything delivered to your door instead, so if you need it ASAP you can “get it ASAP” without having to sacrifice any of your time. Want to be savvy on saving time AND money? Click here for an Ibotta rebate on Kleenex and Viva that you can use online or in-store.
With a little planning, you will be able to rock this holiday season, without pulling your hair out in the process!
Hi, I do my shopping online whenever possible and that even means items like paper products. With Walmarts two-day shipping. Walmart’s free two-day shipping lets you skip that extra trip to the store and have everything delivered to your door instead. the picture-perfect crafts and Instagram-worthy home decorations can make you feel like maybe you aren’t rocking it yourself this holiday.
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I do my shopping online whenever possible and that even means items like paper products. With Walmarts two-day shipping. Walmart’s free two-day shipping lets you skip that extra trip to the store and have everything delivered to your door instead. the picture-perfect crafts and Instagram-worthy home decorations can make you feel like maybe you aren’t rocking it yourself this holiday.
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