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    11 Christmas Hacks and Tips for Enjoying the Holidays

    by Joanna Stephens Published: Dec 13, 2020 · Updated: Jun 24, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links. We earn commission from purchases made. ·

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    two kids dressed up for the holidays holding presents by a Christmas tree
    two kids dressed up for the holidays holding presents by a Christmas tree

    These are the best aha moments when it comes to simplifying your Christmas. I wish I had learned a lot of these sooner, but live and learn!

    a boy and girl holding gifts near a christmas tree and a mailbox
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    • Organization Hacks for Christmas
    • Hacks for parents with little kids
    • Money-Saving Hacks
    • More Christmas favorites

    Organization Hacks for Christmas

    Do you find yourself always overspending? Or last minute shopping?

    If either of these sounds like you, I have a solution.

    1. Have everyone make wish lists 

    If you all mostly want something from Amazon or Walmart, have everyone create a wishlist on there. Or better yet, create a google document that everyone in your family can see and everyone can make a list. 

    As someone buys something, they can cross that off the list. 

    This will help save time of asking everyone individually what they want, and also help avoid doubling up on the same gift!

    2.Set a budget

    Set up a budget for everyone you are buying gifts for. When you buy something for one of them, make a note of it so you don't forget. 

    3.Make a spreadsheet for food

    Keep track of who's bringing what! Or if you are staying home this year, keep track of food you need to buy at the grocery store.

    Hacks for parents with little kids

    4. Decorate half your tree

    If you have little ones at home that are constantly pulling ornaments off your tree, only decorate the top half of your tree.

    5. Get a kids tree

    Another tip for keeping your little ones away from your main Christmas tree is to have a smaller tree that can be theirs.

    This year, I decided to get two of these cute little 3 feet tall trees from Amazon. 

    3 foot pre-lit Christmas tree for sale
    6. Shatter proof ornaments

    When you have little kids, it's always best to find shatter proof ornaments. Inevitably, things will happen, and finding durable ornaments will pay off in the long run.

    We like this assortment of 81 shatter-proof ornaments from Amazon 

    shatterproof Christmas ornaments for sale
    7. Don't put gifts out until the night before

    If your little ones are the type to sneak a peak or try the old "tear a corner off" method then wait to put your gifts out until the night before Christmas. 

    8. Less is more

    I dream of the day that my kids are older and I can really go all out with Christmas decorations. Until then though, less is more. Your kids won't remember how many decorations you had out every year, but instead the memories that you made together.

    9. Make a Christmas wish list or letter to Santa

    Sending a letter to Santa is a magical tradition, but it also helps you know what your kids want. Make sure you snag a picture of that letter before it gets sent so you can refer back to it as needed.

    These are also great for when family members ask what your kids want for Christmas. Refer back to that handy-dandy list!

    Money-Saving Hacks

    10. Make your own gift tags

    One simple way to save a little money this Christmas is to make your own gift tags. I always use Canva, a free graphic design tool online!

    11. Make your own wrapping paper

    You can easily purchase a 100 foot roll of brown craft paper and decorate it yourself with markers or paint. It's both unique and inexpensive!

    brown kraft wrapping paper for sale
    For more great money saving tips check out this article all about how to save money at Christmas.

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