Planning ahead for Christmas can feel overwhelming, but small steps now can make the holiday season smoother and happier. In this episode, we’re sharing five practical ways to get ahead on holiday planning in March. From crafting a personal recovery kit to selecting a holiday decoration theme, we’ve got loads of actionable tips to prevent stress from stacking up in December. 

Episode Highlights:

[00:00:44] - Tradition Spotlight on gentle April Fools jokes

[00:04:20] - Task 1: Stock a personal recovery kit

[00:07:40] - Task 2: Pick a decorating theme

[00:11:47] - Task 3: Organize your garage before it gets hot

[00:12:32] - Task 4: Edit your Christmas card list

[00:13:46] - Task 5: Search for ideas of traditions you might like 

[00:14:34] - What’s on our to-do lists this week

[00:16:55] - Our Nice Lists

What's Next?

Need motivation to get started? Try scheduling a Holly Day this month to focus on holiday prep!

Resources Mentioned:

• The Fall Risk by Abby Jiminez
• Paperian Brilliant Weekly Scheduler
• Follow on Instagram @theholidayheadstart
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love these too:

• Episode 20 - 5 Things You Can Do in January To Get Ahead for Next Christmas
• Episode 23 - 5 Easy Tasks to Do in February to Get Ahead for Next Christmas

More About The Holiday Headstart:

Welcome to The Holiday Headstart podcast, where we get intentional about kicking overwhelm to the curb and bringing joy back to your holidays (and every day). We’re Heidi and Emily, two sisters and former elementary school teachers, who’ve taken the simple strategies and practical tips we mastered in the classroom and put them to work in our personal lives. 

And we’re here to help you do the same! Join us each week as we share how, with a little planning and a little prep, you can ensure that the days that make life special don’t become the days that make you stressed.