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10 Christmas Morning Hacks

  1. Think ahead on what PJ’s everyone wears to bed Christmas Eve. Christmas morning photos last a lifetime.  Wrap some new PJ’s with a small, low-tech toy and allow the kids to open that one gift before bedtime.
  2. Prepare a casserole or ready-to-eat breakfast- something that keeps you away from a stove while the fun ensues.
  3. Keep scissors, batteries and trash bags at arms-reach. It’s the same every year- don’t waste time hunting them down.
  4. An extra trash bag at-the-ready is great for grabbing ribbons, boxes and gift bags to recycle for next year.
  5. Take a nibble from the Santa cookies BEFORE you go to bed. To forget, is a rookie mistake and not fun explaining away to your child.
  6. Kids in diapers? Keep a diaper bag handy so they don’t have to miss all the fun.
  7. Sippy cups and lids with straws are your best friend around all those new presents and electronics! Even travel mugs for hot coffee are a safe bet!
  8. Set a pre-determined time to FaceTime or SKYPE with out-of-town family once the mayhem dies down. Grandparents love seeing the mess and watching the kids play.  No need to make them stop- just engage them in conversation about their gifts!
  9. Thank goodness for phone photos of your kids with their gifts. Open gift; smile; click; and save.  Later in the week, take time to text or email the gift-givers a thank you.  Print, if you’re old fashioned and sending a thank you card.
  10. Remember that the holidays are NEVER how you plan. NOTHING is perfect.  Go with the flow.  Enjoy the togetherness with all its ups and downs.

Happy Holidays from #HoustonFamilyMagazine!

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