A Calm Christmas at Home With Kids

Everything we have for getting a family home through December without the clutter taking over, in the order you will need it: plan, make room, choose gifts, decorate, then put it all away.

Updated October 4, 2026 · 5 guides so far, more added every week

Plan it

Start here, eight weeks out.

Christmas Planning Checklist for Families: An 8-Week TimelineA week-by-week Christmas planning checklist for families. Start 8 weeks out and put toy purges, gift hiding, decor…

Gifts without the clutter

What to ask for, where to hide it and where to wrap it.

Non-Toy Gifts for Kids: Clutter-Free Ideas by Age (1 to 8)Clutter-free non-toy gifts for kids ages 1 to 8, sorted by age and by where each one lives afterwards. Experience…

Decorating with kids in the house

Calm, neutral and out of reach of small hands.

Christmas Decor with Kids: Childproof Holiday DecoratingKid-safe Christmas decorating ideas! Festive holiday decor that survives curious toddlers and little hands.

After Christmas: new toys and storage

Where the new things live, and how the decorations come out untangled next year.

How to Organize Holiday Decor Storage Before the Season Rush HitsOrganize holiday decor storage now with a labeled, space-efficient bin system so digging out decorations in November…Organizing Holiday Decorations with Kids’ HelpOrganizing holiday decorations with kids’ help uses inventory, color-coded bins, and kid-friendly roles so pack-up…