🎄30 Days to Go: Managing Holiday Chaos Before a Disney Trip

My goodness—just one month away! As the leaves fall and Christmas cheer fills the air (yes, my tree went up last night!), I’m staring down a packed calendar:

• ✈️ Trip in 30 days

• 🦃 Hosting Thanksgiving in 18 days

• 🎁 Christmas just 10 days after I get home

  
  

For many, this timeline might make a vacation feel impossible. Why add the stress of packing, pet-sitting, post-Thanksgiving cleanup, and Christmas prep? But here’s the truth: once the trip is booked, the real work begins. Let’s turn the wait into manageable chaos.

🧠 My Holiday Pre-Trip Plan

✅ Step 1: Buy Early

Whether it’s Thanksgiving groceries or Christmas gifts, early shopping is a lifesaver. It clears mental space and reduces last-minute panic.

📅 Step 2: Stick to Your Calendar

Update your calendar with every event, activity, and errand. Block off time for trip prep—laundry, packing, last-minute purchases. It might feel micromanage-y, but trust me, it’s sanity-saving.

☕ Step 3: Schedule Time for Yourself

As the household travel planner and a busy mom, this is non-negotiable. Whether it’s writing, shopping, or grabbing coffee with friends, carving out “me time” helps me stay grounded.

🎢 Step 4: Expect the Unexpected

Holiday travel is like any big event—something will go wrong. Be ready to pivot. Flexibility and a go-with-the-flow attitude let the Disney magic shine through.

✨ What are your favorite tips for surviving the holiday hustle and squeezing in a magical vacation? Let’s swap ideas and make this season joyful, not stressful!