Part of the #100DaysTilChristmasChallenge – one small step every day to make the holidays more joyful and less stressful.
There’s something deeply satisfying about starting your Christmas shopping early — not the frantic, cart-overflowing kind, but the thoughtful, steady kind that makes you feel ahead of the game.
Today’s challenge is all about those small, easy wins that quietly set you up for a calmer December. It’s time to pick up the little things — like Advent calendars, stocking stuffers, or the first few gifts from your list — and update your trackers so you stay on top of it all.
Because it’s not usually the big gifts that cause the last-minute stress.
It’s the small stuff we forget: the sold-out Advent calendar, the stocking filler that never arrives on time, the homemade gift we ran out of energy for.
Let’s take care of those right now.
🎄 Why Start Christmas Shopping THIS Early?
Early October is the sweet spot — shelves are stocked, shipping is fast, and you can shop calmly without price jumps or delivery delays.
Take a few minutes today to review the lists you’ve already created during this challenge:
This is your reminder to update them, cross off what’s done, and highlight a few small things you can buy this week. Every little step counts toward a stress-free holiday season.
🎁 Start with Advent Calendars
Advent calendars are a fun, simple way to kick off your Christmas shopping — and they always sell out first.
Whether you’re after a classic chocolate countdown, a LEGO version for the kids, or a cozy self-care calendar filled with coffee, tea, or beauty minis, buying now means you’ll actually get the one you want.
If you’re planning a DIY Advent calendar, start gathering supplies now — tiny boxes, ribbons, or small treats — before stores get busy.
💡 Pro Tip: Keep everything together in one “Countdown Box” so setup day is easy.
🧦 Stocking Stuffers and Small Gifts
While you’re easing into your Christmas shopping, grab one or two small things that always sneak up at the end of November — socks, candles, mini games, or teacher gifts.
Tuck them into your “Holiday Box” now and enjoy crossing a few names off your list early.
Even one early purchase today will save you time (and sanity) later.
📝 Update Your Gift Lists
Open your Gift Tracker from the Holiday Hub and do a quick refresh:
- Add any new names or ideas
- Remove what’s no longer relevant
- Mark what you’ve already purchased
You’ve already done the planning — now you’re keeping your Christmas shopping organized, intentional, and under control.
🗒️ Today’s To-Do List
- Pick out or order your Advent calendar(s)
- Revisit and update your gift lists
- Add 1–2 small gifts or stocking stuffers to your cart
- Cross off any completed gifts
- Store new purchases together in your “Holiday Box”
🎄 Catch Up or Get Ahead
If you’ve missed a few days of the challenge, you can find every printable, tracker, and post inside the Holiday Hub — your one-stop spot to stay organized this season.
