Only 42 sleeps until Christmas! Who is excited? I love Christmas and even more so now I have children. We have created our own Christmas traditions and the excitement of Father Christmas coming down the chimney with presents creates so much love and happiness in our house. Yes, I am feeling all festive!
Now, Christmas is a stressful time of year for the grown ups, especially for those that are hosting a Christmas dinner! Not only do you have to worry about what presents to buy who but also who you are planning to see over Christmas! This is one that always stresses me out! Planning to see family can cause such a drama and this is always an issue for us every year!
For me not only do I have to worry about all of the above, I also have to plan and organise my two children’s birthdays as well as my Husband’s, all within 2 weeks of Christmas and New Year! Oh my, I’m stressing already just writing this! What is the big deal you ask?! Well let me explain a little further. Forget the other birthdays we have in late November and early January, my Son and Husband share the same birthday on the 15th December (yes I know what are the odds haha!) which I still think is so lovely! This year my Hubby is the big 30! As it is a special birthday I have been planning and organising a memorable “Birthday Weekend” with all our close friends and family as well as a kiddies party and family gathering for little man! 10 days later it’s Christmas, which generally means a week of seeing or hosting family! A week after Christmas on New Years day is my daughter’s birthday! Do you see my predicament now!
The only way I can get through this crazy and busy festive season is to stay on top of it by being organised and calm!
So I’ve decided to share my tips on how to stay organised to enjoy Christmas this year!
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I hope this post has helped you get organised for the crazy festive season that is approaching fast! If you have any tips that work for you please let me know!
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Omg, the fact that I haven’t even begun to think about christmas isn’t a great sign is it LOL! I’m always sooo unorganised at this time of year, there is just so much going on! This list is definitely going to come in handy for me! x
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Oh bless you! I hope this posts helps 🙂 thanks for reading!
Pinar xo
Lovely post that’s getting even more excited!! I definitely try to do everything early but somehow there’s always something stressful at Christmas, but that’s all part of the fun!
I agree Katie! It wouldn’t be Christmas without a little stress, nothing a bottle of wine and a box of chocolates can’t sort out haha!
Pinar xo
I love Christmas too, who doesn’t? I started preparing lists and gift guides and it’s been stressful but really exciting!
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The stress is worth it, isn’t it?! 🙂
Pinar xo
Great post! I never really have a stressful Christmas time this will surely become really helpful within the next years ?
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Aww thank you. I will go and check it out now!
Pinar xo