A Mom’s Guide to a Chaos-Free Christmas Morning
Behind every perfect present and holiday surprise, most Moms have spent weeks planning, shopping, wrapping, and making Christmas magic happen behind the scenes…
Now it’s time to trade the holiday hustle for being present and soaking in those precious moments with your family and loved ones.
These simple prep tips will help you sit down, sip your coffee (or tea, if you’re like me!) and soak in those special moments you’ve worked so hard to create on Christmas.
The Christmas Morning Caddy: all your unwrapping essentials
It’s Christmas morning, you’ve barely sipped your coffee, and it starts… “Mom, I need the scissors!” “This toy needs batteries!” “Where do I put all this wrapping paper?!” Sound familiar?
Think of preparing a Christmas morning caddy filled with all the essentials for a smooth unwrapping marathon. The good part? It will give you those extra well-deserved minutes on the couch so you can actually participate in the magic of the morning.
Grab a small container and fill it with the following essentials:
scissors (for those hard-to-unwrap ribbons/toy packaging)
utility knife for boxes to break down recycling
batteries (for toys or other gifts)
screwdriver or small tool case to open up battery backs
garbage bags, recycling bags for Christmas wrap
sandwich baggies to temporarily store small bits
envelopes to store gift cards for family members
lighters for candles/essential oils (because who doesn’t want their house smelling like a Christmas cookie)
The Breakfast Game Plan
Set yourself up for a stress-free morning by tackling breakfast prep on Christmas Eve.
I’m trying a French toast casserole this year (no promises on how it will turn out!), but you could also prep a breakfast charcuterie board or have cinnamon buns ready to go. Instead of juggling pancake flipping and cleaning egg pans, you’ll actually get to sit and savor those morning moments with your family and loved ones.
Contain the Christmas Joy
Avoid the Christmas tornado with a simple basket trick! Give each child their own basket or bin before unwrapping begins. Kids can tuck their items into their basket/bin as the presents are opened.
Not only does this help keep surfaces clutter-free, gifts organized, and tiny pieces safe from getting lost in the wrapping paper chaos, but your kids can easily play with (and actually put away!) their new toys throughout the day.
This prep work has one simple goal: letting you enjoy those priceless Christmas morning moments instead of running around in a holiday craze. You deserve to experience the joy, not just create it for everyone else.
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.
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