In this episode, we tackle the stress that comes with the holiday season and explore proactive strategies to manage overwhelm. Instead of waiting for the inevitable meltdown, we’ll discuss how to build a plan that simplifies your responsibilities while ensuring your home stays functional and festive. From revisiting your personal holiday values to crafting a Minimum Upkeep Plan (MUP), you’ll walk away with practical tools to navigate the season with more joy and less chaos.

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Highlights from the episode:

[01:00] - Tradition Spotlight on Grinch Dinner

[09:43] - What a Minimum Upkeep Plan (MUP) is and why it’s essential during December

[13:54] - Cleaning styles: Beat-the-Buzzer, One-and-Done, and Bespoke Cleaning

[14:57] - Tools and pages in the Holiday Headstart Playbook to streamline your routines

[16:31] - This week’s Get A Headstart Tip for planning for Winter Break

[17:37] - What’s on our to-do lists this week

[18:49] - Our Nice Lists

Resources:

• Muslim man celebrates first Christmas
• Grinch Playlist
• Book Club Hotel
• MDesign Shower Caddy
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• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love these too:

• Episode 4 - How to Craft Your Holiday Values For A More Meaningful Christmas Season
• Episode 7 - Unlock the Power of the 3 Cs: Your Ultimate Guide to Holiday Planning

Show Notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/hh-podcast/holiday-housekeeping-december-upkeep-plan/

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