Are you still in your cooking clothes when guests arrive — or scrambling for last-minute gifts? Been there, done that! This week in our Minimalist Christmas 2025 series, we’re planning ahead with calm, confidence and a wee bit of sparkle! It’s Week 4, and we’re focusing on outfits and getting YOU ready, a quick check-in on gifts and a refresh in the heart of our homes (FlyLady Zone 2 — the kitchen). Plus, as usual, a few easy (no-cost or low cost) self-care ideas to keep you smiling through the season!
Get your free printable checklist below and take another small step toward a calm, clutter-free, and joy-filled holiday season! I’ll walk you through everything in today’s video.
Get your free printable checklist (right click with your mouse to save and print) and start creating a calmer, more hygge season, one small step at a time. If you prefer to make your own notes, go ahead — or you can customise my template on Canva by clicking here.
Here’s the inspiration list for cleaning and tidying this week in Flylady Zone 2.
Set a timer for 15 minutes, don’t go overboard!
Want me to clean and today along with you? Click here for my body-doubling videos!
Did you miss my earlier videos and printables? No worries, here’s a recap!
👉 Click here for Week 1 of Minimalist Christmas 2025
👉 Click here for Week 2 of Minimalist Christmas 2025
👉 Click here for Week 3 of Minimalist Christmas 2025
Let me know which self-care idea you will choose first this week!
Have a wonderful day!
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Diane in Denmark
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I realized today that in the four minutes it takes to boil water in the kettle for tea, I can dust all the steps in my foyer, especially round the edges where the cobwebs gather. Then, in the six minutes it takes the ginger turmeric tea to steep, I can dust the foyer table and chair, the frames on two large prints, and clean the glass facets on the lantern. I’m earning that cuppa, folks!
Would it be possible, Diane, to offer some checklists for January? When our Canadian winter closes in, I like to focus on indoor jobs before the garden begins its siren call in late March. However, my lists tend to be all over the place and, frequently, too long. A bit of focus would be a big help!
Thanks for this inspiration today. I have a problem with one of my shoulders and have not been able to do everything I wanted and was starting to dispair. Aftwr watching you, I decided to just slowly cook ahead and freeze things on the good days and rest in between when I needed to. A little at a time will still get it done.
Hi, Donna! I’m sorry about your shoulder. Similar difficulty slowed me to a crawl at one point and I found it hard to “practice acceptance”. Over time, I rearranged cupboards so heavier items are on lower shelves and infrequently used items are on the higher shelves. Game changer for me! Maybe it would work for you?
Hi, Donna! I’m sorry about your shoulder. Similar difficulty slowed me to a crawl at one point and I found it hard to “practice acceptance”. Over time, I rearranged cupboards so heavier items are on lower shelves and infrequently used items are on the higher shelves. Game changer for me! Maybe it would work for you?