• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • About Me
  • Contact
  • PR/Brands
  • Privacy Policy
  • Español
  • How to Start a Blog

Coppelia Marie

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Youtube
  • Linkedin
101 Days till Christmas Day 88 Christmas Challenge

Day 88: Would YOU Take the Christmas Challenge? | 101 Days till Christmas

September 28, 2019

*You may find affiliate links for things I love! At no extra cost to you, I could receive a small commission if you click and buy thru my links. Thanks! ~Coppelia

Have you ever been ready for Christmas by Black Friday? Like “everything is done” ready? That sounds straight up impossible in my world of never-ending to do lists, kids activities & full time job! I typically need every spare minute up thru Christmas EVE in order to be ready for Christmas. But isn’t that super stressful? I’ll admit I enjoy some of the thrill of getting all the things done in a frenzy, but I’m pretty sure my family doesn’t enjoy it when I get GRINCHY in the process. That’s where this Christmas Challenge comes in!

What is the Christmas Challenge?

I was challenged recently when I found an awesome Christmas blog post by Ryan from The Inspired Holiday. She mentioned the “insane to me” notion that a person could potentially be ready for Christmas by Black Friday.

“Once Black Friday hits, I want to be ready to enjoy the holidays with my family.” ~Ryan

I had to read that again. My brain can’t really comprehend that level of organization. I’m such a “leave it to the last possible minute procrastinator!” And I even got upset one year when my mother in law wrapped almost all the gifts BEFORE Christmas Eve, not realizing that I considered that one of my cherished holiday traditions. That might sound funny now, but I was actually upset! If I’m honest, however …

 … that quote from Ryan is my Christmas wish for this holiday season. 

And I LOVE that I came across the Christmas Challenge as I’m doing this 101 Days till Christmas Countdown here on the blog!

Because there are some things we can do now, 88 days away from Christmas, to, as Mariah would sing, “make that wish come true!”

I’m kind of surprised myself because I share some of those things right here on the blog!

  • Holiday / Christmas Planning (Got you covered with FREE printables and ready-made planners you can buy!
  • Self care (to avoid stress and burnout)
  • Create a Family Master Plan (to help you focus on the things you’ll really enjoy.)
    • (watch for an upcoming blog post with my favorite tool for that!)
  • …and more!

So, are you in? Will you attempt the Christmas challenge to be ready for Christmas by Black Friday?

Let me know in the comments below!

Laughing (and planning ) thru life,

Coppelia

Filed Under: Christmas, Family Tagged With: christmas planning, family holiday plans, holiday planning

Reader Interactions

Trackbacks

  1. Day 76: Christmas Money Saving Tips | 101 Days till Christmas | Coppelia Marie says:
    October 10, 2019 at 8:08 am

    […] till Christmas (and 52 days until Black Friday) so we gotta get crunching! If you want to try the Christmas Challenge with me, to be DONE with shopping on Black Friday (or Cyber Monday), this is where it starts. So […]

Primary Sidebar

About Coppelia!

Hey! I'm Coppelia and I'm so happy YOU are here! I'm a happily married wife & busy working mom, laughing thru life, sharing family, faith & fun with LATINA flavor sprinkled in! Join me and let's have some fun! Read More…

Coppelia on Faith

A Christian Mom's Unexpected Take on Beauty and the Beast

A Christian Mom’s Unexpected Take on Beauty and the Beast

Did God Just Tell Me to Change Lanes?

14 years of miracles How God got us through the 1st brain tumor and SO MUCH MORE

17 years of miracles: How God got us through the 1st brain tumor and SO MUCH MORE!

Whole: How One Book Can Transform Your Whole Life

Inspiration Summer: Ready to be TRANSFORMED?

Did you read these?

Fun Friday: 100 Days ’till Christmas! ???

Ebates

My 1st Ebates Big Fat Check!!!

Stay Updated

Footer

About Coppelia

Coppelia is a happy wife & mom, singer, worship leader, radio DJ and occasional community theatre star! She was born & raised in Puerto Rico. And she'll tell you she's THRILLED that you're here, checking out her blog! Read More…

Disney Fun!

Disney's Elena of Avalor Birthday Party
Why Disney's New Dumbo Movie Made Me Cry

stay connected

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Copyright © 2022 Coppelia Marie on the Brunch Pro Theme