My things-to-do-before Christmas Checklist {free printable}
Let’s be honest, this time of year the stress just invades you doesn’t it. It’s hard not to be consumed by the things you need and so forth. Some days, I actually think I’m pretty organised. But then I blink, another month has passed and I have a minor moment of panic. What would make it all better? A Christmas checklist!Β
Maybe I do it to myself i.e take on too much, plan too much or whatever but Christmas is a time for family, making memories and having a bloody good time! Every year I say to myself “I’ll have everything organised and ready for the end of November” mainly so I can enjoy the month of December {relatively stress-free!}. But here we are, the middle of November {how!?} and I have next to nothing complete.Β
Sure, I’m {sort-of} on point with the gifts this year. I have 1 out of the five kids sorted. Leaving me with everyone else to buy for {OMG!} and not to mention the wrapping etc and so forth. I’ll not lie, the panic is real.Β
So, to help me {and hopefully you, too} I decided to put together a things-to-do before Christmas checklist and hopefully, it helps us stay more organised and a little more stress-free this Christmas. I don’t know about you guys, but being a parent at Christmas makes it so hard to enjoy the festive season, do you know what I mean?
There is always something to make, wrap, gift to someone, write out – you get the jist. I would personally like for it all to be done {or mostly done} within the first week of December. Too adventurous? I hope not because that is my plan!
When it comes to planning Christmas there are quite literally hundreds of things that need to be done. Whether it is cleaning and prepping the house, writing out cards and posting those cards! The list goes on and on – hence my reason to put together this helpful list for us all.
I have been quite good for the first section already {smug face} and all I have left to do is to order any photo gifts I have in mind and put a deposit down on our turkey.Β
I then have a bit of breathing room to prepare for the next lot of things to buy, remember, stock up on, wrap, gift or whatever. Gosh, this time of year really is non-stop isn’t it!Β
Before I waffle on {which I could do easily until the New Year!} you can download your Things to do before Christmas list, here;
Anyways, I hope this Christmas to-do list helps you out because it’s already helping me!
Is there any tricks you have for keeping the stress and panic at bay at this time of year??Β
I can’t believe how quickly Christmas is coming up! This is a great printable!
these are such cute printables . I love being organised.
I do my Christmas shopping really early. That takes the stress off and makes me avoid panic gift shopping. I like your checklist though. It provides certain tasks for a given timeline. That’s great!
That printable looks so adorable! It’s nice to have something like this to keep things organized, it’s usually kinda hectic and busy especially during this kinds of holidays.
It’s so good to be organized for the festive days. Wonderful check list so that nothing is left for the last moment.
Having a checklist will come in handy as we manage multiple personalities this holiday season. Thank for putting it together.
This is such a great idea for the holidays. It helps keep you on your toes.
The Holidays can be pretty hectic! Love the idea of a checklist to de-stress and stay organized π
I love a good checklist. Thank you for sharing. This is great and will leave nothing undone. I always feel like I am rushing at the last minute. I like the timeline of this.
This is awesome! Such a great way to keep away from Christmas rush!
I really love this! Such a great way to keep away from Christmas ruch!
This is what I need for Christmas! I hope I can do it soon! Great planning tips.
This is a cute holiday printable! Its a great way to organize holiday planning and some good ideas too!
that is a great checklist! i just pinned it and printed it. thanks.
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YAY! I’m so pleased you like it and I hope it helps!!
This is exactly what I’ve been needing! I love printables that help you stay organized!
I’m so pleased you like them!
Hehe….honestly, no, I don’t have any. What I can recommend is that you be more mindful and grounded in everything you do. That means, “taking it all one day at a time”!
I needed to hear this today! Taking it all one day at a time is officially my new mantra!
This a great, great idea! So many things going on during this time of year. Staying organized helps a lot.
Staying organised at this time of year is key, right? I’m so pleased you like them! Thanks!
Ooh I love checklists!! It is so satisfying to check things off. And then think “I can’t wait until all of these boxes have checks in them.” And then when that day comes it is so exciting! A great way to visualize your accomplishments, even if some of them may be small. Which reminds me I need to put my laundry in the dryer. lol
I LOVE this idea. I am a list maker. This will indeed help me.
That is such a huge help. The holidays get crazy hectic, and it’s easy to forget things.
It’s SO easy to forget things, isn’t it! It’s such a stressful time of the year!
This is such a great list! And this will for sure keep me on track this holiday season!
I’m so glad you like it!