Five steps to being cool, calm, and collected this Christmas

​Five steps to being cool, calm, and collected this Christmas
It’s December. You are exhausted, you’ve got a million things to do before Christmas, and you just have to make it through these next few weeks… Here’s a December survival guide so you can make it through until the holiday begins!

1. Clean your fridge

I know this seems an unusual thing to think about, but in the lead up to Christmas, your fridge quickly starts to resemble a game of Tetris. Take everything out, throw out anything that is inedible, or that has sat unused for a year (you know, those chutneys you got for Christmas last year…). Wipe out using a cleaner such as this lemongrass & lime surface cleaner to deodorise. Re-pack your fridge and ensure you add an extra bottle of wine for later…

1. Having guests to stay?

If you have the luxury of a guest room, prepare it now rather than waiting until the day before. A dust, vacuum, fresh sheets and set out fresh towels and now you know you are as ready for the arrival of your in-laws as you’ll ever be.

1. Clean your oven

Sorry. It’s time. Do it before you ‘have’ to, and early so that Christmas dinner doesn’t have that faint chemical smell. Better yet, just pay someone to do it!

1. Prepare food in advance where you can

There are some things you can prepare- or shop for- well in advance. Buy the turkey and store it in the freezer. Have your Christmas cake tucked away already. Bake and freeze things like baking (this is also a good way to hide it from partners and children!)

1. Batteries

If your kids have battery-powered gifts, buy a few extra sets of batteries in advance. Also, find  your camera/ GoPro and charge them so they are ready to go for the day.
Take some time out for you
Now the most important step- remember that bottle of wine you put in the fridge when you cleaned it? Go have a glass and remember to take some time out for yourself. Christmas can be a crazy time, so enjoy a quick moment to yourself when you can