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Christmas Planning – A Cozy Christmas Planner 2023

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Get ready for a Christmas season full peace, understanding, and joy with A Cozy Christmas Planner. This charming planner has 9 printables and 4 calendars to help make your time during this busy season so much easier.

Remember: If you already own the planner, simply log into your shop account (from the website menu) and download the newest edition with the 2023 calendars.

The Cozy Christmas Planner includes:

  • November calendars – vertical and horizontal
  • December calendars – vertical and horizontal
  • Christmas Inventory
  • My Gift List
  • Gift Giving
  • Gatherings
  • Christmas Food
  • Christmas Cards
  • Shopping Lists
  • Planning Four Square Page
  • Planning Page

Here is a peek of what you will find inside. Click on the button to download a full preview.

This planner includes so many lovely and practical pages to help keep your Christmas plans moving along. Click here to purchase your copy of A Cozy Christmas Planner, part of the A Quiet Simple Life Series in my shop.

Happy planning and Merry Christmas!

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Cozy Slippers for Women

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It’s a wonderful feeling to have your feet tucked into just the right pair of cozy slippers. In fact, finding the right pair of warm and fuzzy slippers can be a wonderful addition to creating a simple, cozy life. As someone who lives in an area with many long cool and cold months, I know the value of good things for the feet.

I looked around and discovered there are so many cozy slippers for women to choose from in a variety of gorgeous colors, fabrics, and styles. I thought it would be fun to take a peek at what is available that includes everything from classic styles, animals slippers, and more.

Keep reading to see the fun slippers below!

Slide-On House Slippers for Women

If you are looking for something cozy to slip on around the house, these are some of warm house slippers for women. It’s so nice to just slide your foot into this version of a slipper. Quick and easy! With softness inside, these cozy slippers for women will make your feet feel wonderful all day. The IZOD ones that look like a cable knit sweater are my favorites!

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Fuzzy Animal Slippers for Adults

If you are looking for some fun slippers to wear around your home, fuzzy animal slippers for adults are just the thing. Whether you prefer bunnies, bears, or something else, there are so many cute fuzzy animal slippers to choose from including hedgehogs. LOL!

If you are in a hurry, see all of the cute fuzzy animal slippers here.

Golden Retriever Dog SlippersGolden Retriever Dog SlippersAnimal Fuzzy Friends Womens Slippers HedgehogAnimal Fuzzy Friends Womens Slippers HedgehogPink Flamingo SlippersPink Flamingo Slippers

My personal favorites are the bunny slippers. The ones with the heart nose are so cute! (Caroline liked them, too!)

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If you are looking for a different animal, see all of the animals slippers available on Amazon.

UGG Cozy Slippers for Women

UGG makes fantastic footwear including their UGG slippers. With their well-known quality construction, UGG slippers would be a welcome addition to a cozy life. Here are three very different UGG slipper styles to choose from.

UGG Women's Tasman SlipperUGG Women’s Tasman SlipperUGG Women's Tasman SlipperUGG Women's Alena SlipperUGG Women’s Alena SlipperUGG Women's Alena SlipperUGG Women's Wrin Icelandic SlipperUGG Women’s Wrin Icelandic SlipperUGG Women's Wrin Icelandic Slipper

See all of the UGG slippers for women on Amazon.

Clark Slippers for Women

Clarks makes amazingly comfortable footwear and that includes Clark slippers for women. Here are just a few from their selection of women’s slippers in a wide variety of styles and colors.

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Didn’t see what you need? See all the slippers available here.

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290+ Stocking Stuffer Ideas for All Ages {Free Printable Shopping Lists}

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Do you need Christmas stocking stuffer ideas? If so, you’ve come to the right place! And best of all, at the very end of this 290+ stocking stuffer ideas list is a link for a free printable of the entire list. You can print it off and take it with you wherever you do your Christmas shopping. (Or you can save yourself a ton of time and do it all online.)

There is overlap on the stocking stuffer lists, but I wanted each list to be complete by itself. That way, you can print off only the pages you need and skip the rest.

To download a printable copy of these lists, go to the free item in my shop: 290+ Stocking Stuffer Ideas for All Ages.

Is there anything you would add to the lists that might inspire someone? If so, let us know in the comments!

Baby Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Babies might be a little too young to appreciate the giving and receiving of Christmas presents and Christmas stockings, but mommy will enjoy it anyway! Here are lots of practical ideas for the baby or grandchild in your life.

Toddler Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Toddlers are fun at Christmastime. They are just old enough to kind of understand something special is going on. At the same time, it’s a bit bewildering for some of them to understand that it is okay to rip something up and destroy it. LOL!

If you have toddlers in your life, here is a list of toddler stocking stuffers to make your shopping easy.

Preschooler Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas 

Preschoolers are arguably the easiest children to buy stocking stuffers for. They have limited expectations and think pretty much every little doodad is fantastic. LOL!

There are so many things you can put in a preschooler Christmas stocking. Here’s a lot of ideas to make your shopping easy.

Elementary Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas 

Stocking stuffers are easy to find for elementary aged kids. There are lots of practical and fun things, depending on the child’s interest. Here’s a lengthy list of ideas for your Christmas shopping.

Middle School Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Middle school aged kids are surprisingly easy to buy for. Here are lots of ideas that will work well for middle schoolers.

High School Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas 

Looking for high school stocking stuffers? Here’s a list full of ideas that your high schooler will enjoy!

Adult Women Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas 

Women of all ages need and enjoy certain small items. Here are dozens of ideas for the women on your Christmas shopping list.

Adult Men Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Need some Christmas stocking stuffer ideas for the men on your shopping list? Here are dozens that will work for men of all ages.

To download a printable copy of these lists, go to the free item in my shop: 290+ Stocking Stuffer Ideas for All Ages.

 

 

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Free Printable Christmas Gift Tags

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If you are looking for some cute free printable Christmas gift tags, you’ve come to the right place! These tags coordinate with the free printable Christmas advent calendar I shared yesterday so be sure to use both of them this Christmas.

These Christmas gift tags are for all families to enjoy so I am happy to have you share this link so other people can find them.

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Free Printable Christmas Gift Tags

These whimsical gift tags have a cozy feel to them and include cute graphics such as a:

  • snowman
  • penguin
  • bunny
  • reindeer
  • Christmas tree
  • cozy home at night
  • polar bear
  • and more!

Download the Christmas Gift Tags

Getting a copy of these gift tags is easy. Simply click on the image of the tags below. The PDF will launch which you can then save to your computer and print as needed.

I recommend printing them on cardstock to make them a bit sturdier.

Merry Christmas!

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4 Tips To Simplify Christmas Gift Giving

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There are seasons in everyone’s life when gift giving is made more challenging by a lack of time. Whether there is a new baby in the house, illness, travel or an overload at work, the task of shopping at a variety of stores over several days or even weeks is daunting.

If you are having one of those years and need to simplify Christmas gift giving, here are some gift giving ideas design to streamline the process while still providing enjoyable gifts for everyone on your list.

Get Organized

The first step is to get organized. This means writing everything down you need to do related to gift giving. I have pages related specifically to gift giving in A Cozy Christmas Planner. This planner will help you not only organize your gift giving plans and tasks, but other aspects of Christmas as well.

Online and Gift Cards

Truly the easiest thing in the world is simply to shop online. There are so many amazing deals that often include free shipping that it will save you loads of time and energy. I would guess that most people could complete all their shopping simply by purchasing everything at Amazon if necessary. One transaction, one shipping fee, and you are done. If you are very pressed for time or ideas, give a gift card.

Family or Group Gifts

Give each family a gift instead of buying individual gifts for each member. Rather than spending $20 on each person in the family, buy one nicer gift for $75 or $100 that can be enjoyed by everyone. It could be a family pass to the zoo, tickets to a show, a gift card for a getaway, or a fun appliance such as an ice cream maker.

One Stop, All the Gifts

Purchase all of your gifts from one store. Make a list of all your gift recipients and think through what the store would have that would work for each one. Make one trip to that store and be done.

Make everyone the same food gift. Select a food gift that everyone would like and make it in bulk. Set aside one afternoon or evening to make the food and package it for gift giving. This could be a salsa, a gourmet cocoa mix, jam, coffee cake, cookies in a jar, or candies.

Give everyone the same food basket. Cheese and crackers, chocolates, cocoa packets, gourmet coffee, and snack foods all make a fun gift basket. Or make a pizza and movie night gift basket. Buy as many of the same baskets as you need, purchase Christmas bows or ribbons to decorate, and fill with items purchased at the store. Assemble all the gifts and once and you are done!

Give everyone a Christmas ornament selected from a store that carries a wide selection. If you have a little more time, find a design from an idea book or come up with your own design. Make all of them at once and wrap attractively.

Convenience and Friendship

Provide your recipients with the gift of convenience. Give each person a gift card for a service that will make life easier. Ideas include cards for a car wash, gas, coffee, drug store, or takeout.

Instead of exchanging gifts, set up a time for a group of friends or family members to get together for coffee or lunch. Everyone gives and receives the gift of friendship with no additional shopping required.

Purchase several gift cards that could be appropriate for anyone. These might include a book store, an online music store, a restaurant, or a department store. Wrap them in paper appropriate for anyone and keep them on hand for last minute unexpected guests.

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Christmas Gifts For A Homeschool Mom

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Homeschool moms spend their days focusing on and caring for the needs of others. They are both mom and teacher. They also wear various other hats that can include wife, daughter, business owner, and homemaker. I think the best Christmas gifts for homeschool moms are those that nurture her personally, allow her a little bit of pampering, and that gift her the freedom of choice and time.

So as you are thinking about the homeschool mom on your Christmas list, here are some items that I know I would love as a homeschool mom and I think others would, too!

Gift Card for Books

I would guess most homeschool moms are at least partially bookaholics. Unfortunately they probably spend the bulk of their book budget on books for their children. A gift card for books whether it is from Amazon or your local bookstore allows mom to choose what she loves for herself.

Pampering

No, I’m not talking about diapers!  She has enough of those already! LOL! I’m talking about a message, pedicure, manicure, or spa treatment. If this is something she enjoys but doesn’t normally have the time or money to do, this would be a great gift. Include with it a gift card to her favorite nice restaurant and what a great afternoon out that would be! Have some extra cash this year? Include another gift so she can include a friend for a girls’ day out.

Kindle

I admit I was a bit skeptical about using a Kindle. I love the feel of a real book and couldn’t imagine enjoying reading electronically. I was completely wrong. I do enjoy the Kindle and the flexibility it brings. While it would never completely replace real books for me, I love the ease of carrying it with me when I go out to appointments and how easy it is to bring several books at once! Add on a nice protective case and a Amazon Gift Card so she can start downloading books!

Tools of the Trade

I’m guessing most homeschool moms also have a love affair with the office supply store. Nothing gets our heart racing like a

Time, Time, Time

I can’t imagine any homeschool mom not wishing for more time. There are so many ways you can gift her time. Pay for someone to come in and deep clean her house. Give her a gift card for lunch and babysit the children for an afternoon or day. Bring her some homemade gift cards for a few prepared meals. Every mom needs more time and these would be great ways to show how much she means at Christmas.

What are your best suggestions for a homeschool mom?

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Simplicity, Downsizing, Gifts, Children, and Christmas

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As is evident by the topics I write about here on my site, I am committed to simplicity, making deliberate choices, etc. But there is one area in my life where I do not wish to practice simplifying and downsizing. It is Christmas.

I can tell you all the reasons why it is good to do a simple Christmas, why giving less gifts is good, why Christmas isn’t about the gifts, etc. But the fact of the matter is that I thoroughly enjoy a good blowout of gift giving at Christmas.

Now blowout is a relative term. I’m not talking thousands of dollars and I’m not talking about debt. I’m just talking about piles and piles of gifts under the tree that are carefully selected, gorgeously wrapped, under the tree for at least two or three weeks, and paid for in full.

Giving and Receiving Christmas Gifts

One of my primary love languages is gifts – both the giving and the receiving. And nothing disappoints me like not being able to give gifts when I want to either because I can’t afford it or the person has indicated they no longer desire to exchange gifts.

We’ve had a couple of much leaner Christmases the past two years and frankly it wasn’t a whole lot of fun. Call me shallow if you want, but I found it took a lot of joy out of the season to not be able to give freely as I have in the past.

How Many Christmas Presents Should I Give My Child?

Right now we are discussing how much to spend on Caroline and what kind of gifts to buy her. I’ve heard all sorts of theories about Christmas gifts. I remember someone writing that they never give their children “necessities” for Christmas like underwear, books, etc. because they should provide those things for their children anyway. They felt that Christmas gifts should be about special things that the children normally wouldn’t receive.

I remember someone else suggesting giving five gifts and they were something like A Gift of Faith, A Gift of Love, A Gift of Warmth, A Gift of Joy, etc. So the gift of joy was something the person really wanted, the gift of faith was something related to faith, etc. I thought that was a neat idea although I’m not sure I would want to be bound to the same five topics each year.

So how do you “do” Christmas gifts in your family?

(This was originally posted in November 2007. There is lots of good food for thought and ideas in the comments! If you are a long-time reader, you might find it interesting to see what you wrote all those years ago. Feel free to continue to add new comments that might encourage someone else. Enjoy!)

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