Christmas Eve is one week from today. You’re in the homestretch!

• Finish your baking.
• Take cookies to neighbors and friends.
• Wrap your presents.
• Do your grocery shopping for your Christmas Eve and Christmas meals.
• Take a walk around your house (inside and outside) to see if decorations need to be refreshed or if something needs to be tidied.
• Prepare your guest room for any Christmas guests.
• Gather Christmas DVDs and story books to entertain on Christmas Eve and Christmas.
• Create a Christmas playlist.
• Finalize New Year’s Eve plans.
• Shop for a New Year’s Eve outfit if needed or rent a tux.
• Update your list of the gifts you have received so that you are ready to write thank you notes after Christmas.
• Take a deep breath. You’re going to make it.