I help busy families simplify their homes and lives by living with intention, creating simple systems and focusing on what matters most. Regular (but not too many) emails with real stories and practical tips.
The Christmas Decorate Debate (Plus Free Printable)
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Dear Reader, Let me ask you...is it too early to put up the Christmas tree? I've seen this debate play out lately, and now I'm living it in my own home. I bought a few Christmas gifts this week with early Black Friday savings and our first holiday card of the season arrived in the mailbox. So the holidays are here, ready or not! My family is a bit split on when to start decorating and getting into the spirit. Some people put their tree up on November 1st. Others wait until after Thanksgiving. I don't think either is wrong. But I do think the season goes better when I do two things: plan ahead and pause on purpose. Planning gets the to-do's out of my head so they stop nagging me. Pausing is what lets me enjoy the cards on the fridge and the Christmas movie nights, rather than racing through a list just to get to December 26th. If you'd like a head start on the planning part, my free one-page Christmas Prep printable is an overview of common to-do's between now and Christmas Day. → Get the free Christmas Prep Timeline here If your season is more complicated than a timeline can handle (like mine), my Christmas Planner has sections for gifts, budget, home prep and traditions, so you can plan and pause. Whether your tree is up already or waiting for December 1st, I hope you have a peaceful holiday season! Warmly, Macie P.S. The Christmas Planner is on sale in my Etsy shop for $9.75 this week! If someone forwarded this to you, you can subscribe below.
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Macie Kreutzer | For the Love of Simple
I help busy families simplify their homes and lives by living with intention, creating simple systems and focusing on what matters most. Regular (but not too many) emails with real stories and practical tips.
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