Christmas in July day 7 — Simple Freezer Baking Ideas
One of the easiest ways to reduce stress at Christmas is freezer baking.
Even if you only make one or two things ahead later on, it still helps.
Today could just be about researching recipes that freeze well.
Things like:
cookie dough
squares
muffins
pie crusts
Goodmorning - was a too hot week.
Went back to work last Thursday after 1,5 week vacation - was glad to spend the day with a/c.
Grandkids came for supper Thursday with ds. Friday they left for the weekend with friends - camping. DH took the dog out for walks during the weekend.
Weekend was slow- some housechores, chatting with neighbors, relaxing, reading. Sunday night at restaurant with sil, bil and bil's sister.
Let's join Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom
Weather this week
WEEK 2 — Kitchen & Planning Ahead
Christmas in July day 6 — Starting a Christmas Recipe List
Some might be family traditions and some might be new things you want to try.
Having a list early means you’re not scrambling in December trying to remember everything.
Christmas in July day 5 — Thinking About What Matters Most
Before getting too deep into planning, it helps to pause and think about what parts of Christmas actually matter most to you.
It might be family dinners, baking, decorating, quiet mornings, movies, traditions, or something very simple.
Knowing that early makes it easier to let go of the things that don’t matter as much.
Christmas in July day 4 — Choosing Your Christmas Colors
If you like decorating for Christmas, choosing colors early can make things much easier later on.
You don’t need to fully plan anything, but having a general idea helps everything feel more cohesive.
It could be traditional colors with softer tones:
deep red
forest green
cream
warm gold
Classic colors always feel timeless.
Christmas in July day 3 — Movie Night #1
Christmas in Connecticut - 1945
There’s something nice about taking a break from planning and just enjoying a quiet evening.
This movie has a cozy vintage feel and doesn’t take itself too seriously. It’s about a writer who pretends to have the perfect Christmas life and then has to actually create it.
It’s light, simple, and feels like a good way to ease into the season.
Appetizer idea: you could make a quick crostini with cream cheese, a bit of lemon, and some herbs if you have them. It’s easy but still feels a little special.
Mocktail idea: a cranberry spritz works well. Just cranberry juice with sparkling water, and if you have it, an orange slice or a bit of rosemary.
Christmas in July day 2 — Creating a Christmas Planning Notebook
Today could be a good day to start a simple Christmas notebook.
It doesn’t need to be fancy. A notebook, binder, or even a few pages together is enough.
You can use it later for recipes, gift ideas, shopping lists, decorating notes, or anything else that comes to mind over the next few months.
Having everything in one place makes December feel much less overwhelming.
WEEK 1 — Creating the Atmosphere
Christmas in July day 1 — Starting Early Without Pressure
One of the nicest things about starting Christmas preparation in July is that nothing has to feel rushed.
There’s no pressure to finish anything today. This is really just about beginning slowly and giving yourself more time later on.
You could spend a few minutes thinking about what you want Christmas to feel like this year. Not what you think you should do, but what actually matters to you.
Maybe you want quieter mornings, simpler decorating, more homemade food, or less last-minute shopping.
Starting early gives you space to make those choices calmly.
