Christmas Wish List

Christmas Wish List Starter

Don’t wait to get started. Write your to-do list. Plan your budget. Start the gift list for big gifts, stocking stuffers, and little joys for friends. Begin shopping. Make a spot in your attic for the gifts ahead or the napkins you find on sale. Begin writing your Christmas cards. Purchase stamps.

Little Gifts

Here’s a round-up of my favorite little gifts – spice mixes, printable art, pjs for kids, pretty napkins, and table talk card sets. Gathering these ahead of time allows you to have stocking stuffers and hostess gifts ready to go. Purchase a few gift bags and ribbon, and you’ll be ready to wrap them. 

You can do many other things ahead. Plan the menus. Write the grocery lists. Purchase the paper products and gift wrap. Don’t forget the tape! Put due dates on your calendar to mail packages and cards. One simple idea for family gifts is to make copies of favorite family recipes to share. You could even include a sample! 

Little Gatherings

One year, a friend had a gift wrapping party and we all got together to enjoy brunch one morning, then spend time wrapping all those little gifts. Great holiday party idea! Another friend did a cookie exchange where we all brought cookies to share and copies of the recipe. Instantly, you had a whole tray of cookies for your upcoming family gathering.

Little Reminders

If your Christmas wish list includes more time to enjoy the holidays, start making your plans and purchases now. Don’t wait until the last minute. Put some reminders on your calendar to window shop, enjoy cider with friends, and sit in the dark with just the glow of the tree lights while you count your blessings. More time to enjoy the holidays CAN be had this year. Just start now. Make your Christmas wish list come true!

Here are some posts with more information and products, including some you can print at home!

Christmas round up

https://tailorjoy.com/christmas-pajamas/

https://tailorjoy.com/christmas-in-september/

https://tailorjoy.com/product/table-talk-4/

https://tailorjoy.com/table-talk-cards-especially-for-advent/

https://tailorjoy.com/seasons-greetings/

https://tailorjoy.com/product/christmas-joy/

https://tailorjoy.com/product/christmas-magnify/

https://tailorjoy.com/product/christmas-gift/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/GatherandCultivate

https://us.10ofthose.com/product/9781837280698/all-you-want-for-christmas-hardback

Shop local: buy that book your friend wrote or the framed flowers or the holiday ornaments. It will be a double gift to the local seller and the gift recipient! 

Table Talk: What are some of your favorite hostess gifts to give or receive? How early do you start prepping for Christmas? What do you wish was in your stocking this year?