28. 5 Tasks To Do in April to Get Ahead for Next Christmas

09/04/2025 26 min Episodio 28
28. 5 Tasks To Do in April to Get Ahead for Next Christmas

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We’re back with five more simple tasks to help you chip away at holiday prep throughout the year! Whether you’re just joining us or have been following along, these tips are designed to make the holiday season less overwhelming and more enjoyable.In this episode, we share five simple tasks you can complete in April to prepare for the holiday season. By tackling these small, manageable tasks throughout the year, you can reduce the stress and overwhelm that often comes with the holiday rush. This month's tasks include creating a wrapping station, listing fourth-quarter grocery needs, completing a holiday values exercise, inventorying winter items, and assembling a "Need-to-Know Box" for essential holiday items. Let’s break the holiday chaos into manageable pieces and give ourselves the gift of a calmer, more joyful season!Episode Highlights:[00:01:01] - Tradition Spotlight on the Shepherd Supper[00:04:38] - Tip 1 - Make a wrapping cart[00:09:28] - Tip 2 - List your fourth-quarter grocery needs[00:12:35] - Tip 3- Complete the holiday values exercise[00:14:51] - Tip 4- Inventory winter items[00:16:16] - Tip 5- Assemble a “Need to Know” box[00:18:44] - This week’s Get A Headstart Tip for storing wrapping paper[00:20:38] - What’s on our to-do lists this week[00:22:18] - Our Nice ListsResources Mentioned:Gramercy Cart from Michaels 4-section file organizerMail holderSlap braceletsEmma M. Lion SeriesFollow on Instagram @theholidayheadstartLeave us a review on Apple Podcasts! If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love these too:Episode 20: 5 Things You Can Do in January To Get Ahead for Next ChristmasEpisode 23: 5 Easy Tasks to Do in February to Get Ahead for Next ChristmasEpisode 27: 5 Things for MarchEpisode 4: Holiday Values ExerciseEpisode 6: The Need-to-Know BoxMore About The Holiday Headstart:Welcome to The Holiday Headstart podcast, where we get intentional about kicking overwhelm to the curb and bringing joy back to your holidays (and every day). We’re Heidi and Emily, two sisters and former elementary school teachers, who’ve taken the simple strategies and practical tips we mastered in the