Holiday Hacks Continued 🎁🎅

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Yesterday, I shared how we make a Christmas Bucket List as a family—each person picks 2–3 activities they really want to do during the season.

Today, I want to share a few simple hacks to make those activities easier to actually follow through on.

First, a quick reminder: You don’t have to do everything from scratch. What my kids remember most is that we did it together, not how Pinterest-perfect it was.

🎄 Holiday Activity Hacks:

🎨 Crafts: Buy a craft kit with everything included. (Dollar Tree & Hobby Lobby usually have great options.)

🍪 Cookies: Use pre-made cookie dough.

Easy hack if you want cookie-cutter shapes: add ¼–½ cup flour to a roll of Pillsbury sugar cookie dough to make it easier to roll and cut.

🌟 Ornaments: If making them feels overwhelming, let each family member pick one special ornament from a store like Walmart, Target, or Hobby Lobby.

🏠 Gingerbread House: Buy one that’s pre-built, or hot glue the pieces together instead of fighting with icing. (Just don’t plan to eat it 😆)

☕️ Hot Chocolate: Use packets instead of homemade. For an extra fun touch, top with holiday Peeps—my kids love this! (I find them at Walmart or our local grocery store.)

🍬 Candy Making: Grab candy melts & pretzels to make chocolate-dipped pretzels. (Candy melts are usually near the party section at Walmart.)

💬 What’s one holiday hack you use to make the season a little easier?

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