The first thing I'd encourage someone to do is create a Christmas bucket list. Figure out what will really make you happy. It helps you see the things you can ditch. I have a post with ideas https://thestressfreechristmas.com/christmas-activities/
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See? That's kind of what I tell her -- some years we just can't get it all in and have to be a little choosier
We often think we don't really need a plan for Christmas, we do it every year after all but a written plan really makes a difference.
That's a great idea! We usually have so much going on between kids in school activities and other things that we forget to do all the fun stuff.
Yeah, I used to think when my kids were little it was complicated. Those were the good old days!
As is often the case in life we also need to learn to say no. We can't say yes to everything, only say yes to the things that make your Christmas better.
I think that's a hard principle to learn
It really is but it gets easier with practice so start now.
That's likely why it is wise to get it figured out ahead of time
so you can say later, well, this was the plan this year
Yes, then you can nicely tell people that it won't fit in this year.
I like the bucket list idea.
I remember one year when we didn't get the tree up
literally until Christmas Eve
It ended up being one of the best ever
wasn't planned that way, but we learned by it
We often learn a lot from when things don't go as planned. My whole website came from me having a Christmas not go as planned.
@Jordan Rivers we usually have the opposite problem. One year our tree stayed up until near the end of February. I didn't mind but my wife said she was embarrassed about it. LOL
I think "people" understand...I think the disappointment is usually most keenly felt internally
What digital tools are most critical to you, Lisa?
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