Practical help for moms who are tired of forgetting gifts, overspending, and feeling behind every single Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.

Suddenly it’s the holidays and you’re:

You swear every year will be different

Buying gifts you already bought (or meant to buy)

Realizing things are out of stock or won’t ship in time

Overspending because planning didn’t happen early enough

Searching for missing ingredients, lists, or ideas

Feeling worn out, stressed, and disappointed — again

If that sounds familiar, you’re not failing at the holidays.

You’re just doing too much without a system that actually works in real life.

notthischristmas exists to make the holidays easier — not perfect.

Here you’ll find:

Simple plans that tell you what to do and when

Checklists that prevent last-minute panic

Budget tools that reduce guilt and overspending

Realistic expectations for moms who already carry a lot

No pressure.
No “Pinterest-perfect” standards.
Just calm, practical help for getting through the season with less stress.

WHAT CAN BE DIFFERENT THIS YEAR

This year can look like:

• Knowing what needs to be done — without keeping it all in your head
• Fewer forgotten gifts and last-minute store runs
• Spending less because you planned earlier
• Feeling prepared instead of constantly behind
• Actually enjoying parts of the holidays again

Not because you tried harder.
Because you planned smarter.