Christmas day is fast approaching, and it is the most anticipated holiday this year, given that we all undergo bad times due to the Covid19. It is our time to listen to happy Christmas carols, prepare gifts, and cook delicious food for our loved ones. It will be fun as you can make fun memories with your friends and family before the year-end. However, same as major events and holidays, the preparation can be quite laborious, time-consuming, and very stressful. You might be already feeling rushed and anxious in preparing, but don’t worry because every problem has a solution.
Take a look at this guide for a hassle-free and amazing Christmas. Follow them, and we can guarantee that this holiday will be one for the books.
Do Some Cleaning
Since we are all pretty much inside this year, we either have a lot of clutter from our new found hobbies or all of our online shopping purchases. While our house is fairly clean or messy all of the time, it is time to do some Christmas cleaning to freshen up and brighten up our house for this exciting day. If you want to do it by yourself or call a professional cleaning service, you should do it ahead of time to avoid any problems.
Before you start, go around your house and take not what needs to be done. This will make the cleaning process easy and quick for you. If your family members are helping, delegate the tasks right away. Declutter and throw things that you don’t need anymore and organize the remaining things in your house. Clean and sanitize all of the surfaces, including drawers, cupboards, floor or carpet, and ceiling. Lastly, clean high traffic places such as the living room, bathroom, and kitchen. Deep cleaning your house is the first way to prepare it for the holiday season.
Go Christmas Shopping and Decorate Your House
To spice things up, you can get your home ready by doing Christmas shopping and decorating. Decorating early can give your house the holiday vibes. Put out your Christmas tree and lights, hang your lanterns, Santa and the reindeers so your house will feel festive.
Doing the shopping earlier can help you avoid the Christmas rush and have the time and liberty to choose freely. Moreover, you can budget easily and break down the expenses preceding months before the big day.
In buying food, you can buy the dry goods first and the perishable items as the day come nearer. Plan your menu right away to get hold of the ingredients beforehand. Items and stocks are usually sold out, especially on big events like this. You can also buy gifts in advance and purchase some extra for last-minute parties and unexpected people. There’s no harm in buying general gifts such as books, toys, and basic household items.
Equip Your House for Guests
If you are hosting the party or your family is coming over, ensure that you have all the necessities they need aside from food. Parties can be long and old or young people need a place to have a quick rest or to freshen up. If you have a spare guest room, be prepared to be “guests station” and put clean linens, extra towels, and spare clothes. Fill up your toilet with toiletries, a first aid kit for minor accidents, and medicine for allergy, headaches, and fever. For kids, prepare some light snacks and sweets (just the right amount!) to soothe tantrums and conflicts. By doing all of these, your guests will feel very welcome and looked after.
Make Your House Safe for Everyone
Since everyone will be busy having fun, make sure that it is safe for everyone. There are plenty of unforeseeable accidents that may happen, such as medical emergencies, accidents, fires, and even theft. While these are all very uncommon, you can prepare and avoid it from happening.
First, ensure that your house is safe from baby and pets by removing all of the small items and toxic materials that they can ingest. Kids are usually running around and very prone to accidents, so cover sharp edges and remove expensive items they can knock over. Unplug all of the appliances and don’t leave the stove unattended. It is best to have emergency numbers ready just in case.
While this may look a lot, getting all of these done will make everything easier for you. After all, Christmas is for making memories with the people you love. We hope that you will have a lovely and jolly Christmas.
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