Christmas organising you can do in March
Sometimes I feel there’s a bit of a lull in Christmas organising in March. In January I’m still ‘in the zone’ and there’s obvious jobs to be done like tidying and storing things away after the festive season. By the end of February I’ve usually reviewed how last Christmas went, updated my Christmas card list […]
Planning for your pets at Christmas
Ever since my sister became proud owner of Indie the beagle I’ve been aware of the importance of planning ahead for pets at Christmas. Lots of people have become pet owners over the last couple of years, so there’s even more reason to get their Christmas care booked early if you know you’re going to […]
Christmas traditions inspiration from around the world
Every year I look forward to Christmas traditions that my family and I have celebrated for as long as I can remember – some of them since my childhood. But it can be good to introduce some new ones from time to time, especially if you’re not finding your existing ones enjoyable anymore! For example, […]
What to do in January to make next Christmas more fun
Christmas is almost a whole year away – so what can you possibly do in January to make it more fun next time around? Starting to plan in January and February is, in fact, your best chance of being more organised for the next festive season. Not only that, it’ll make the whole of 2022 […]
How to give Christmas presents people really want
For lots of us, gift giving is a big part of Christmas. But how do you make sure you’re picking presents that people really want? Buying the ‘right’ gift can feel like a lot of pressure, and I think most people have at least one person on their Christmas gift list who is particularly difficult […]
Stress-free Christmas card planning
Christmas cards are a brilliant way to keep in touch with friends and family – I love receiving them, especially if the sender has written a personal message or suggested a date for a meet-up! But organising Christmas cards is a hefty task and I know for many it can be overwhelming (and perhaps even […]
How to delegate Christmas planning
When I asked you lovely bunch on Instagram if you delegate Christmas tasks to others, ALL of you said no! I wonder if that’s because you love Christmas so much, or if you like to be in control (like I do)? Or perhaps a little bit of both? Or maybe it’s because you’ve done everything […]
Do you love or hate Christmas music?
We all love Christmas music! Well, everyone in the Christmas Organised community on Facebook and Instagram did when I asked you last week! I guess it’s one of those love or hate things and, I suspect for a lot of people, connected to whether they enjoy the festive season in general. For me (and most of you!), Christmas wouldn’t […]
Keep Christmas plans on track: invest in self-care
As coronavirus restrictions were lifted, my diary filled up with social events and work seems busier too. It’s taking a bit of getting used to – and I have less time to think about Christmas planning! How are you feeling? Easing of restrictions is undoubtedly positive but, all of a sudden, you might feel like […]
The best Christmas planners for festive organising
There’s nothing like a good old fashioned notebook for helping keep your Christmas organising on track. Don’t get me wrong, I also love apps and spreadsheets for organising on the go and sharing things like gift list ideas with family and friends (check out my post on the best Christmas apps) – but there’s nothing […]