Christmas Lists for Holiday Planning in 2024 🎄

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For kids, December is a fun, special month. Not so much for adults, who are busy creating the fun behind the scenes! Still, it’s a happy type of busy, with the spirit of hope and the anticipation of the holiday carrying us along.

It’s also the time of the year when everyone slows down enough to enjoy, celebrate and be together. Given the relentless pace of our lives, this breather is a much needed, much deserved pause.

As always, MAMMA-MIYA can help you pace out your to-dos, while grabbing time for yourself. And since gift shopping and Christmas prep wait for no one, we’ve put together a few Christmas lists to get you started!

 

Christmas Gift Shopping List & Ideas

• Gift wrap

• Gift tags

• Stocking Stuffers – ideas for kids

• Gifts for the whole family to enjoy

• Gift ideas for adults, by personality. Those who are practical, sentimental, into experiences, the cozy type or hard to shop for.

• This ultimate gift list has suggestions for everyone

Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids

• Creative Toys: LEGO sets, play-doh kits, craft supplies

• Books: personalized storybooks or a popular series like Diary of a Wimpy Kid or Magic Treehouse

• STEM Kits: Science experiment kits, robotics, coding toys

• Outdoor Fun: Sleds, scooters, kites

• Personalized Gifts: Custom name puzzles, backpacks, blankets

 

Christmas Gift Ideas for Teens

• Tech gadgets: Wireless earbuds, phone accessories, mini projector

• Fashion accessories: Beanies, cool sneakers, statement jewelry

• Hobby Kits: Art supplies, baking tools, DIY kits like embroidery or candle making

• Gaming gear: Video games, gaming chairs, gift cards to gaming platforms

• Experience gifts: Concert tickets, escape room vouchers, movie gift cards

 

 

Christmas Gift Ideas for Grandparents

• Personalized gifts: Family photo frames, custom blankets with grandkids’ names

• Keepsakes: Handwritten recipe books, engraved jewelry

• Comfort items: Heated slippers, cozy shawls, electric massagers

• Experience gifts: Subscription boxes (tea, puzzles, or gardening), museum memberships

• Tech: Easy to use tablets or digital picture frames

 

Budget-Friendly Christmas Gift Ideas

• Homemade Treats: cookie tins or hot cocoa jars

• DIY crafts: Hand painted ornaments or framed quotes

• Gift cards: For local cafes, favorite stores, streaming services

• Subscription services: Music app, e-books, meal plans

• Plants: Succulents, herb gardens, small indoor trees

 

Christmas Groceries List

• Lemons, Limes, Cranberries, Satsumas, Melons, Apples, Potatoes, Sprouts, Carrots

• Swede, Parsnips, Red Cabbage, Cauliflower, Peas, Onions

• Garlic, Lettuce, Cucumber, Tomatoes

• Stock Cubes : beef, chicken, vegetable

• Sauces : Cranberry, Bread, Tomato, Brown

• Gravy granules

• Pickles, Mustard

• Fresh herbs: rosemary, sage, thyme

• Crackers

• Cheese to go with the crackers

• Dried fruits, nuts, biscuits

• Milk

• Oil

• Turkey, Christmas ham, Bacon, Prawns, Smoked Salmon

• Fresh Juice: Cranberry, Orange, Tonic water

• Coke, Lemonade, Wine, Beer, Sparkling Wine

• Tea, coffee

• Eggs

• Icing sugar

• Vanilla ice cream

• Mayonnaise

• Butter

• Self raising flour

• Christmas cake

• Bread

• Cream

 

Christmas Extras List

• Decorations for the house 

• Decorate the tree

• Kids to write letters to Santa 

• Cookies & milk for Santa 

• Candles

• Stocking stuffers for everyone

• Disposable baking trays

• Reusable food containers 

• Extra wide foil

• New tea towels

• Cling film

• Batteries 

• Bin bags

• Toilet rolls

• Kitchen paper 

• Paracetamol / ibuprofen (for kids, too)

• Plasters

• Antiseptic Cream

  

Add and Manage your Lists on the app

We’ve added these lists to Mom-Life Templates, in the Explore section, below Self Care Ideas.

Click on any list and make it your own by adding or removing items, then add it to your Brain Dump. Now you can check them off as you get through them!