Christmas may feel far away, but it’s never too early to start getting ahead. In this episode, we are bringing back our five easy tasks you can tackle in January to set yourself up for a smoother, more joyful holiday season. Plus, we’ve got creative tips for celebrating lesser-known holidays like Groundhog Day, and we’ll reveal the magic of reflecting on your past holiday experiences to make future celebrations even better. So grab your notes as we give you the tools to stay stress-free and joyous all year round!

[01:04] – Tradition Spotlight on Celebrating Groundhog Day

[03:20] – Getting Ahead for Next Christmas

[04:01] – Tip 1: Reflect and Record

[05:55] – Tip 2: Savings Strategy

[06:42] – Tip 3: Stocking Solutions

[09:13] – Tip 4: Undecorate with Purpose

[10:25] – Tip 5: Recipe Roundup

[14:27] – This week’s Get A Headstart Tip for saving for back-to-school expenses

[15:49] – What’s on our to-do lists this week

[16:51] – Our Nice Lists

1. Join us next week for more tips on holiday preparation and planning!
2. Check out the Holiday Headstart Playbook for more tools and inspiration.

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1. Episode 5 – Making a Plan for Gift Giving
2. Episode 8 – Make Your Christmas Baking Game Plan with the Holiday Headstart