Seasons greetings, everyone! It’s a week into December by now, so I feel ok about starting to post Christmas-related things here on Katie Actually. Around this time of year, everyone’s schedules go from zero to sixty thousand, and everyone can use a little bit of help here and there! In this post, I’ve rounded up the most useful holiday tips and hacks for you so this time of year doesn’t end up like something in a National Lampoon’s movie.
Christmas Cards:
- I have a few friends with tricky last names, so this article on how to make any last name plural is essential!
- Sometimes it’s hard to think of something to put in a Christmas card. If you’re struggling with this, here are a few suggested phrases.
- If you’re artsy and good with a pen, why not hand-write some of these holiday fonts for your card addresses?
- To make sure your letters arrive on time, this site lets you know how long it will take for your letter to travel to its destination.
Decoration:
- If you live in an apartment, this post gives some great ideas on how to decorate a small space.
- Sometimes, your faux garland needs a little oomph. This post is all about beefing up your puny garlands.
- For those more left-brained, this article gives some crucial information on how to decorate your tree, such as how many feet of lights per feet of tree.
Baking
- I love baking Christmas cookies, but buying boxes for them all can get expensive. I love this idea of upcycling old plastic wrap boxes for your cookies!
- Queen Martha Stewart has a great resource for Christmas cookie basics.
- It happens to us all- in the middle of baking something, you realize you’re missing a crucial ingredient. This baking substitution chart will save your bake!
General:
- If you’re into organization, this FREE printable Christmas planner is amazing for getting all your shiz together.
- I get that Tacky Sweater parties are fun, but I personally find it ridiculous to drop $60.00 on a hideous holiday sweater. Check out this post on how to make your own tacky apparel for much less.
I hope some of this has been helpful! Also, I’ve put these tips and more in a Pinterest board here, so check it out if you’re looking for inspiration!
Happy holidays!
xoxo Katie
