Simple Simplifiers For Working Moms To Survive The Holidays
The holidays are among us mamas. Time for holidays parties, decorating Christmas trees, holiday shopping and wrapping gifts. It’s a fun-filled yet stressful time for moms. Especially working moms.
In another post, I shared my best simple simplifiers for work and home. This time, I’m sharing my favorite holiday simplifiers in hopes that will help you survive the holidays.
Simple Simplifiers For Holiday Travel
Traveling during the holidays can be a wonderful experience, but it can also be quite hectic. Here are some travel tips to help make your holiday travel smoother and more enjoyable:
Plan Ahead: Book your flights and accommodations well in advance to secure the best deals and availability. Create a detailed itinerary to help you stay organized.
Pack Light: Pack only what you need to avoid lugging around heavy bags. Check the weather at your destination and pack accordingly.
Travel During Off-Peak Times: If possible, avoid peak travel dates to minimize crowds and high prices.
Arrive Early: Arrive at the airport or bus/train station with plenty of time to spare to account for long lines and potential delays.
Stay Informed: Sign up for travel alerts from your airline or transportation provider to receive updates on delays and cancellations.
Travel Insurance: Consider purchasing travel insurance to protect against unexpected events or cancellations.
Keep Important Documents Handy: Keep your passport, identification, tickets, and reservation confirmations in a secure, easily accessible place.
Charge Devices: Ensure your electronic devices are fully charged before leaving home, and bring chargers and power banks.
Health Precautions: Carry any necessary medications and prescriptions with you. Stay hydrated and pack snacks for long journeys.
Label Your Luggage: Put identification tags on your luggage with your contact information.
Security Checkpoints: Familiarize yourself with security procedures to breeze through security checkpoints. Wear slip-on shoes and avoid wearing excessive jewelry or accessories.
Be Patient: Expect crowds and delays during the holidays and try to remain patient and courteous.
Stay Safe: Be aware of your surroundings and keep your belongings secure. Avoid sharing personal information with strangers.
Stay Flexible: Be prepared for changes in plans due to weather or other unexpected events.
Enjoy the Journey: Remember that the holiday season is about spending time with loved ones and creating lasting memories. Try to enjoy the journey as much as the destination.
By following these travel tips, you can make your holiday travel experience more enjoyable and less stressful.
Get A Head Start On Holiday Shopping
It’s easy to remember to take off the days right at the holidays but actually you are much busier getting ready for them! I like to take a couple days off of work in early December to buy gifts like Custom Design Minifigures. So give yourself some space.
That said, online shopping should happen as early as possible. With supply chain delays, we can’t depend on product availability as we have in the past.
Another tip: Save time by wrapping gifts as you go and don’t wait to do them all at the last minute.
Hacks For Holiday Parties
Same time and stress by cooking and baking early. There are some dishes that can be cooked ahead of time. Like, mashed sweet potatoes, soups, and veggie trays can be cooked and prepped up to a few days before your party. You can also bake pies, cakes and cookies.
Stay Organized
Keep wrapping paper, tape, bows and scissors stored in organization bins and find a dedicated space like a closet or attic.
Same goes for holiday decorations. Nothing is more frustrating than tangled lights, right? Use a piece of cardboard to wrap the lights around and voila, tangle-free lights!
I found this tip on PopSugar – keep ribbons on a hanger to keep them from tangling up.
Another one from PopSugar – if you’re getting crafty for the holidays, line up cookie sheets with foil paper to keep mess to a minimum.
And finally, find a dedicated space to keep all your gifts in one place.
Simple Simplifiers For Work
This is the time of the year when I get my files organized and do some goal-setting.
I also take some time to really think, reflect and set up for the new year. So in all the hustle/bustle of holidays don’t forget to give yourself some space and time. Get a sitter if you have to – or see if a family member can take the kids on an outing, you can opt-out of.
It’s especially a good time to do this as most of your colleagues will not be pelting you with email. There will be less of a temptation to check email and day to day tasks at work.
Wrapping Up
That’s it for holiday simple simplifiers. If you have any hacks to survive the holidays, please share it in the comments below!
Here’s to stress-free holidays!
