Get organised for Christmas with me + free planner

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You asked me to re-share this from last year, so here it is! For years I went completely overboard with gifts for the kids. But in the end all I was doing was making them spoiled and giving myself more to tidy up!! Right? 2 years ago I decided enough was enough and found a variation on this little ditty. Something they want – they tell me some things they want and I pick one. Santa also chooses from this list. Something they need – new football boots, a new bag… something useful that they need. Something to wear – I like to get them something fancy to wear for New Year’s Eve which then doubles as a party dress for the rest of the year. Something to read – no explanation needed there! Something to do – a science kit, a remote control, tickets to a show etc… the list is endless. And I love you x. I write labels for each item so they know what category it falls under. I explained the process to the kids a few months in advance so they didn’t have a shock going from loads of gifts to just 5 + one from Santa and they were totally fine with it. So now we don’t have mountains of gifts that ultimately get thrown on the floor and neglected. And I don’t spend my life tidying toys! What do you reckon? Something you might try? xo, Katy p.s. My free Christmas Planner is now available if you want to pop over to my stories to grab yours ❤️

A post shared by KATY | Decluttering Motherhood (@whatkatysaiduk) on Nov 13, 2019 at 12:51pm PST

Preparing for Christmas Day

One of the biggest jobs, besides buying gifts, is getting your house ready. Not only do you want to clear the house so that you don’t get overwhelmed with mess as well as the decorations, but you want to clear unwanted items so that you have space for the new.

The main areas to focus on are:

• The living room
• The kids’ rooms/ playroom
• The kitchen

The living area is more to make sure that you have space for the tree and any other decorations. The kids’ rooms need a thorough sort so that you make room for new toys. It’s always a good idea to have a sort through every 6 months but if you haven’t done it this year then now is the time!

If you are hosting this year then you will need to tidy out the kitchen so that surfaces are clear. You will also want to clear out the fridge & freezer to make room for the extra food you’ll need to buy.

*Apparently this year will see a shortage of pigs in blankets (sausages in bacon) so you’ll either want to make your own or stock up now!*

Christmas Posting Times

Do you know when the last posting dates are?

If you’re in the UK then you can find the key dates here: Royal Mail Last Posting Dates.

If you’re in the US then you can find the key dates here: USPS Last Posting Dates.

*Remember: parcels will need longer than cards!*

Christmas Day Schedule

Does the idea of cooking a full roast make you come out in a cold sweat? Don’t panic! I have a tried and tested schedule for you! The running order is for eating at 2pm, so just amend the timings to suit the time you want to sit down to eat. The most important thing to remember is to check the defrosting time on your turkey!!

Everything you need is in the Christmas planner, from planning sheets for getting organised to your Christmas Day schedule to cook the perfect dinner! Download yours below!

CLICK TO GRAB YOUR PLANNER

Once you’ve downloaded the planner, you’ll get emails from me to help guide you through the process. I will carry you through until the big day!

I’ll also be posting little reminders in my Facebook Group & on Instagram Stories – so make sure you are following both of those.

Here’s to a stress-free Christmas!