20. 5 Things You Can Do in January to Get Ahead for Next Christmas (Seriously!)

The Holiday Headstart

Christmas may feel far away, but it’s never too early to start getting ahead. In this episode, we’re sharing five easy tasks you can tackle in January to set yourself up for a smoother, more joyful holiday season later this year. Plus, we've got creative tips for celebrating lesser-known holidays like Groundhog Day, and we'll reveal the magic of reflecting on your past holiday experiences to make future celebrations even better. So grab your notes as we give you the tools to stay stress-free and joyous all year round!

Highlights from the episode:

[01:04] - Tradition Spotlight on celebrating Groundhog Day

[03:20] - Getting Ahead for Next Christmas

[04:01] - Tip 1: Reflect and Record

[05:55] - Tip 2: Savings Strategy

[06:42] - Tip 3: Stocking Solutions

[09:13] - Tip 4: Undecorate with Purpose

[10:25] - Tip 5: Recipe Roundup

[14:27] - This week’s Get A Headstart Tip for saving for back-to-school expenses

[15:49] - What’s on our to-do lists this week

[16:51] - Our Nice Lists

What’s Next?

• Join us next week for more tips on holiday preparation and planning!
• Check out the Holiday Headstart Playbook and Reflection Journal for more tools and inspiration.

Resources:

• Holiday Headstart Reflection Journal
• Grab The Holiday Headstart Playbook
• Take the Holiday Profile quiz
• Follow on Instagram @theholidayheadstart
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love these too:

• Episode 5 - Making a Plan for Gift Giving
• Episode 8 - Make Your Christmas Baking Game Plan with the Holiday Headstart

Show Notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/hh-podcast/christmas-planning-in-january/