Christmas Clean Up Tip
Posted by Holly Nelson on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 Under: Tip of the Week
Here are a few tips I have used over the years to keep my Christmas morning sanity. Before, I have lost parts to toys and batteries. Not so much fun for the little one wanting to play with his gift! I've also thrown in time saving tips for you, too.
Clean Up Tips
1. As you and your family unwrap presents, put all the wrapping paper in a trash bag.
2. If you save ribbon , bows, boxes, or bags: Keep a large Christmas bag and put them in it as you unwrap.
3. As your kids unwrap, have them keep all of their presents beside them in one pile.
4. We do not allow our kids to open the toys of every gift to play with them. They have so many to open from us and grandparents and Aunts and Uncles. They choose a few they like first.
5. Gather each child's unopened and opened toys, lay them at the end of their beds. You can do this if you are going somewhere or even if you are staying home. For us, this keeps each child's toys in one place and we know whose gifts is whose. When we return from family gathering, we lay those presents on the end of the bed.
6. Take a picture of the child and their presents. This is a good way to remember what the child received and what and to whom they should write their "Thank You "cards.
7. Break down toy boxes and gift boxes as you Unwrap. Make a pile in the garage to stack them until you can take out the trash.
8. If you are taking presents to friends and family, divide the presents and put them in large Christmas bags to carry. Label each bag for each family or friends.
9. For opening presents away from home: Keep a few large laundry baskets in your car. When it is time to go or as they open presents, put in the basket to carry to the car. Depending on how many children you have, you can have a basket labeled for each child.
10. As your child opens present try to remember who gave them what present. Or just write it down. *Have child write a "Thank You" note before they play with the toy. (Children should be given thank you notes in their stockings! )
Time Saving Tips:
1. Make a breakfast casserole before you go to bed Christmas eve.
2. Wake up early on Christmas morning. I wake very early to get things ready for the boys. I make the donut snowmen and put it in their place at the table. I make breakfast. And I turn on all the Christmas lights. And make sure all the presents and stockings are set out.
3. Before opening presents make sure you have: scissors, small-medium-large screwdrivers, batteries (lots of batteries!!)
4. If you do not already have one, make a spot in a drawer that is for batteries, of all sizes. Stock up before Christmas.
5. If you are going to a dinner/party, make your dish the night before, bake before leaving. And make sure you have your hostess gift out to give when you arrive.
I hope you have a very merry and blessed Christmas!
Clean Up Tips
1. As you and your family unwrap presents, put all the wrapping paper in a trash bag.
2. If you save ribbon , bows, boxes, or bags: Keep a large Christmas bag and put them in it as you unwrap.
3. As your kids unwrap, have them keep all of their presents beside them in one pile.
4. We do not allow our kids to open the toys of every gift to play with them. They have so many to open from us and grandparents and Aunts and Uncles. They choose a few they like first.
5. Gather each child's unopened and opened toys, lay them at the end of their beds. You can do this if you are going somewhere or even if you are staying home. For us, this keeps each child's toys in one place and we know whose gifts is whose. When we return from family gathering, we lay those presents on the end of the bed.
6. Take a picture of the child and their presents. This is a good way to remember what the child received and what and to whom they should write their "Thank You "cards.
7. Break down toy boxes and gift boxes as you Unwrap. Make a pile in the garage to stack them until you can take out the trash.
8. If you are taking presents to friends and family, divide the presents and put them in large Christmas bags to carry. Label each bag for each family or friends.
9. For opening presents away from home: Keep a few large laundry baskets in your car. When it is time to go or as they open presents, put in the basket to carry to the car. Depending on how many children you have, you can have a basket labeled for each child.
10. As your child opens present try to remember who gave them what present. Or just write it down. *Have child write a "Thank You" note before they play with the toy. (Children should be given thank you notes in their stockings! )
Time Saving Tips:
1. Make a breakfast casserole before you go to bed Christmas eve.
2. Wake up early on Christmas morning. I wake very early to get things ready for the boys. I make the donut snowmen and put it in their place at the table. I make breakfast. And I turn on all the Christmas lights. And make sure all the presents and stockings are set out.
3. Before opening presents make sure you have: scissors, small-medium-large screwdrivers, batteries (lots of batteries!!)
4. If you do not already have one, make a spot in a drawer that is for batteries, of all sizes. Stock up before Christmas.
5. If you are going to a dinner/party, make your dish the night before, bake before leaving. And make sure you have your hostess gift out to give when you arrive.
I hope you have a very merry and blessed Christmas!
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