Our preparation guide for a stress-free Christmas

To make sure you don't arrive on December 24 completely out of breath and overwhelmed by all the tasks accomplished the previous days, we invite you this year to start your holiday season now with this complete planning guide!

Week one:

MAKE A BUDGET

Starting the new year with huge credit card debt is never a good idea, so we encourage you to plan a budget that you can stick to.

To help you, we of course have the perfect little combination for you:
Christmas budget and purchase tracking

Week two:

DECLUTTER THE GAME ROOM

Your children will likely be getting several new toys for Christmas, and if you don't want to feel overwhelmed quickly, it's important to take the time now to declutter the playroom of any toys that haven't been used for several months. , which are no longer suitable for the age of your children or which are too damaged to be given away.

Get your kids involved with the help of this little trick:
Instructions for tidying up the playroom

Week three:

MAKE LIST OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS, SEND SUGGESTIONS TO RELATIVES AND WRITE THE LETTER TO SANTA CLAUS

Children have often been waiting for this moment for a long time: that of finally writing their letter to Santa Claus! Take the opportunity to ask them what they would like to receive this year and thus write your shopping list and provide a list of gift suggestions for relatives.

Of course, we have the little tricks you need:
The gift ideas sheet
Letter to Santa Claus

Week four:

SHOPPING FOR GIFTS AND FESTIVE DRESSES

It's time to bring out the budget prepared at the beginning of the month and complete your purchases, taking care to respect it.

Christmas budget and purchase tracking 

Week five:

DECORATE THE HOME

Now is the time to decorate the tree and install garlands and lights to add a touch of magic to your home! And, to add a clean smell to the holiday season, why not take the time to prepare this Christmas home fragrance with the children?

Christmas home fragrance recipe

Week six (December 6 to 12):

COOK DESSERTS AND MAKE A LIST OF MEALS TO PREPARE

Out of ideas for your holiday bites? Our collaborator Sonia Lizotte has prepared a batch cooking specially designed for the Christmas celebrations!

Week seven:

DO THE GIFT WRAPPING

Sit down with a good coffee (or a glass of wine!) and some background music to wrap up all the gifts you'll be giving this year. And, remember, no one will blame you if your wrappers aren't Pinterest! Will you be giving gifts from Les Belles Combines?

Don't forget to use our labels!

Week eight:

TRACKING EXPENSES

With Christmas just a few days away, temptations abound, and it can be easy to get carried away with buying last-minute gifts. help with our little trick: Christmas budget and purchase tracking

Good preparation and, above all, Merry Christmas!