Every year Christmas sneaks up like laundry piling in the corner—suddenly everywhere, impossible to ignore, and a little overwhelming. The calendar fills, the budget stretches, and somehow your to‑do list reproduces overnight. Been there.
For years I dreamed about having a calmer holiday season, but with little kids at home it always felt impossible. Most days I was just trying to survive—chasing costumes, scrambling for last‑minute gifts, and staying up way too late wrapping presents. Maybe you’ve felt that way too. What I really wanted was to enjoy the season, not dread it. I wanted to feel prepared, organized, and still have energy left to make the kind of memories that last a lifetime.
This year, I am doing things differently. I’m starting early—100 days early in fact—so the holidays don’t sneak up and steal my joy. Instead of stumbling into December tired, overspent, and overwhelmed, I’m taking small, simple steps now that will make everything easier later. And here’s the good news: you can do the same. I want you to come along with me.
The best part?
It’s all completely free—the posts, the 20+ printables, even the shared Pinterest boards.
All you have to do is subscribe, and each week you’ll get exactly what you need, right when you need it, so this season finally feels calmer, lighter, and a whole lot more joyful.
Here’s the plan
- Two planning posts each week (Mon + Thu): bite‑size tasks to set up your holiday basics—calendars, budgets, gift lists, traditions, home prep, and memory‑making without the meltdown.
- Friday “Stress‑Less Shopping” post: curated, chaos‑free finds to save time and money (useful, high‑quality, no fluff).
- Self‑Care Sundays: gentle prompts to rest, reset, and not lose yourself while doing all the things.
- Weekly Resources: printable checklists, trackers, and planners (20+ free printables throughout the series!) to keep everything organized and easy.
- Shared Pinterest Boards: join us to swap ideas, recipes, and inspiration in one easy, searchable spot.
What we’ll cover together We’re not just planning for Christmas—we’re tackling the whole holiday season:
- Halloween: costumes, parties, candy budget, spooky fun.
- Thanksgiving: meal planning, prep schedules, grocery lists, hosting checklists.
- Christmas: budgets, holiday meal prep, gift lists, décor ideas, traditions, memory‑making activities.
- Gift Wrapping Station: set it up once and save hours in December.
- Holiday Hub: calendars, wish lists, teacher gifts, advent activities.
- Meal Prep & Baking: freezer meals, cookie exchanges, potluck prep.
- Home Prep: decluttering spaces before decorations, guest‑ready checklists.
- Travel Plans: packing lists, booking trackers, and timelines.
- Giving Back: charity drives, toy donations, acts of kindness.
- Self‑Care & Sanity Savers: quiet moments built into the busy.
What you’ll get
- A guided 100‑day roadmap so nothing piles up in December.
- Tools to plan like a pro (without becoming the family cruise director).
- Space for real life—kids’ schedules, work, budget, boundaries, and fun.
- 20+ free printables delivered weekly to your inbox when you subscribe.
How to follow along
- Subscribe for weekly reminders and extra tips straight to your inbox. (Subscribers get exclusive access to every single printable.)
- Join the Pinterest Boards to plan alongside a community of other chaos‑conquerors.
- Share with a friend who wants less chaos and more cocoa this year.
When we start We kick off Tuesday, September 16 for Week 1 (then settle into Mon/Thu/Fri posts starting the week of Sept 22). I can’t wait to conquer the chaos with you—one calm step at a time.
I know the pain points all too well—December arrives and suddenly the calendar is jammed, the budget is blown, and the to‑do list is longer than your patience. You’re pulled in every direction and still feel like you’re dropping the ball. The stress, the guilt, and the sense that you’re missing the moments that matter—it’s heavy. But it doesn’t have to be that way. This series is here to help you take back control, simplify the season, and find joy again. Together, we’ll map out every step so December feels magical instead of manic.
