Christmas Prep Ideas for Chief Elves to Get Ahead of the Season

If you take the lead in gift-giving and holiday planning in your household, make the job easier with these handy tips.
Christmas Prep Ideas for Chief Elves to Get Ahead of the Season
The chief elf of the house has a lot of work to do before Christmas arrives. Biba Kayewich
Barbara Danza
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Are you the chief elf in your family? You know, the one who makes all of the holiday magic happen this time of year? If you are, you’ve got a lot on your plate. Here are some suggestions to make the season go more smoothly and for you to carve out some peace and joy for yourself.

First Things First

Take a quiet moment to jot down your plan for this holiday season. What is your ultimate goal? What do you hope to create and accomplish with your efforts? What does this season mean to you? What do you want to provide your family with and why?

With that north star in mind, you can move forward confidently with your work. Look back frequently on your goals and your reasons for doing this work to ensure you’re keeping priorities straight.

Barbara Danza
Barbara Danza
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Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is Barbara-Danza.com
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