11 Must-Haves For The Ultimate Holiday Checklist
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11 Must-Haves For The Ultimate Holiday Checklist

You don't wanna miss out on all the fun! Cheers to the Holidays!

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11 Must-Haves For The Ultimate Holiday Checklist
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As we finish up leftover candies from trick-or-treating, take down our Halloween decorations and put away our costumes, Halloween has officially come and gone. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years are coming. Who isn't excited for the holidays? With that, here's a preparation checklist for the holidays:

1. Gobble gobble during your Thanksgiving dinner.

Nothing beats the old-fashioned turkey, ham and mashed potatoes dinner.

2. Shop for Christmas presents during Black Friday.

Make sure your wallet can handle this Black Friday. Wake up early or don't sleep!

3. Think about your ugly sweater.

I went to Forever 21 today and they are already selling ugly sweaters! I'm pretty sure many other stores are selling some as well.

4. Have a Secret Santa or White Elephant Christmas party with your friends.

I prefer Secret Santa, it's fun when the other person are unaware of who you're giving a present to. Although in a club or organization, it is uncertain of who's coming. White Elephant would be the most ideal.

5. Go to the zoo for some Zoo Lights.

This is a pretty close depiction of how the zoo lights would be except much cooler! Sorry, Tacoma.

6. Drink hot chocolate.

Nothing beats some hot chocolate or peppermint mocha during the cold holidays.

7. Organize and listen to your Christmas Playlist.

My playlist is all up and ready to be played in my Spotify!

8. Wrap and give out presents.

I still suck at wrapping presents. I only do it for Christmas.

9. Get a Starbucks Holiday cup.

I don't know about y'all, but all this talk about the Starbucks holiday cup is pretty ridiculous. I actually like it!

10. Decorate your Christmas tree.

I love shopping for decorations to decorate Christmas trees!!

11. Take a picture with Santa.

I think I've only taken a picture with Santa once in my life.

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