25 Genius Ways to Hack the Holidays

12. Make quality time

The Christmas season isn’t just about partying. Don’t forget to make time for your significant other to celebrate the season.

11. Re-purpose hangers

Your hangers aren’t just for your clothes. They’re also for your Christmas lights so it’s organized.

10. Use a carrier

A package carrier is loads of help during this hectic season. It helps getting gift delivery out of the way.

9. Use what you have to create beautiful décor

Re-purpose what you have from last year instead of buying new Christmas décor. It’s sure to save you money. Set the dinner table using that red scarf of yours, or some red ribbons as napkin rings. Get creative.

8. Find ways to use cookie cutters

Use your Christmas cookie cutters with a batch of pancakes. Surprise the family with cute holiday cut-out breakfast!

7. Order online

There’s a truckload of online stores now that will help you with your gift-hunting. Not only is it hassle-free, it’s even convenient, too. Happy shopping!

6. If you have kids or pets, anchor the Christmas tree to the wall

This will surely prevent accidents such as the tree falling face down on Christmas morning while the kids and the dogs run around the living area.

5. Photograph your fridge and cupboard

As the holidays get closer and closer, you’re bound to need to keep going back and forth to the grocery or the mall. To keep from forgetting anything, take a photo of what you already have in the fridge and the cupboard. Totally time-saving.

4. You can say no

You don’t necessarily need to say yes to all the Christmas parties. Leave room for some me-time, too.

3. Remove packaging

If you’re wrapping gifts and the packaging of the product is getting in the way, go ahead and remove it. This is great with your gifts for your children.

2. Use paper plates

If you’re hosting a huge Christmas dinner, it might be more economical and less tiring to use paper plates instead of bringing out the fancy china.

1. Good enough is awesome

Christmas isn’t about perfecting every single detail about it. Be in the moment and enjoy it. Christmas is all about being with family and friends you love after all.