Have a Perfect Christmas

The biggest time of the year is Christmas. This can be an incredibly hectic time for mothers because if you want a magical, perfect Christmas for your children, you need to put in the work. This means Christmas shopping. It means cooking. It means decorating. It means doing special, annual traditions with your children that bring the season to life. The type of Christmas you have depends on your family, but it nearly always comes to fruition because of your efforts.

This year, set aside some of that time and effort and make your Christmas magical, too:

• Plan Well in Advance

Don’t get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season. Shop for Christmas presents all-year round. Not only do you have more time to find that perfect gift for everyone, but you can also save a lot of money when you’re doing it, too. Shop on sales, save money, and stay away from the Christmas crowds. The best part? Not only will you have everything done by Christmas, but you will also have more time to spend with your loved ones.

Tip: Get your friends and family to adopt this method so that when you want to spend the season with them, they won’t be busy Christmas shopping.

• Set Aside Special Dates

Not everything you do has to be with your children. In fact, you absolutely need to take some time just for you and your partner to enjoy the season. Plan and set aside dates so that you don’t have to worry about finding the time. Go ice-skating, wander the beautiful Christmas-decorated streets, have a nice dinner, or even go to a show. If you plan in advance, The Nutcracker tickets are affordable and a date night to the theater for Christmas would make a lovely tradition. By planning nights out you save money on the tickets, you ensure that you work around the dates, and you have quality time with your partner.

• Enlist in Help

You don’t have to do everything. Get others to help! Have your children help you decorate the house, bake, or even wrap presents. If you are hosting a Christmas party, have your guests bring food so that everyone has more than enough to eat! Ask for help and share the responsibilities. You will enjoy spending time with your loved ones, and you’ll be less stressed.

You should never feel like you are sacrificing your Christmas so that others can have a perfect one. Just because you are a mom doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy things. Plan so that you have more time for the fun, memorable parts of Christmas. Set aside and plan dates with your partner or friends so that you won’t have to struggle with your schedule during the busy season. Finally, ask for help! Not only are your friends willing to help you, sharing in the responsibilities can be a wonderful way to spend Christmas. The point is to make your happiness during this Christmas season as much of a priority as your children’s.

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Brandy is the wife to a carpenter/musician and the mother of 3 amazingly awesome homeschool/unschooled girls. Brandy is a Photographer as well as a Coach for the Weebellion as part of Rolling Rebellion Jr. Roller Derby. Brandy is passionate about many things and suffers from a very painful and degenerative neurological disease called CRPS/RSD.

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