23. 5 Easy Tasks To Do in February to Get Ahead for Next Christmas

The Holiday Headstart

In January, we shared five simple ways to get ahead on your Christmas prep (check out Episode 20 if you missed it). Today, we’re continuing the momentum with five simple tasks you can tackle in February to make your holiday season smoother and less stressful.

The key to a stress-free Christmas is starting early. Taking small, manageable steps each month can spread out the workload and avoid last-minute panic. Whether it’s getting ahead on gift planning, organizing storage spaces, or preparing for DIY projects, this episode will help you take proactive steps now that your future self will appreciate. Tune in as we break down each task and share practical tips to make your holiday preparations more effortless and more enjoyable!

Highlights from the episode:

[01:03] - Tradition Spotlight on simmer pots

[03:12] - Tip 1: Start gift idea lists

[06:26] - Tip 2: Find hiding places for gifts

[08:50] - Tip 3: Organize photos

[10:55] - Tip 4: Organize crafts

[11:42] - Tip 5: Start DIY gifts now

[16:06] - This week’s Get A Headstart Tip for identifying your holiday stressors

[17:00] - What’s on our to-do lists this week

[19:06] - Our Nice Lists

What’s Next:

• Schedule your February Holly Day and add these tasks to your to-do list.

Resources Mentioned:

• Canopy humidifier
• Grab The Holiday Headstart Playbook
• Take the Holiday Profile quiz
• Follow on Instagram @theholidayheadstart
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love these too:

• The Holiday Headstart Episode 20 - 5 Things You Can Do in January to Get Ahead for Next Christmas

More About The Holiday Headstart:

Welcome to The Holiday Headstart podcast, where we get intentional about kicking overwhelm to the curb and bringing joy back to your holidays (and every day). We’re Heidi and Emily, two sisters and former elementary school teachers, who’ve taken the simple strategies and practical tips we mastered in the classroom and put them to work in our personal lives.

And we’re here to help you do the same! Join us each week as we share how, with a little planning and a little prep, you can ensure that the days that make life special don’t become the days that make you stressed.