{"id":12827,"date":"2020-12-06T07:45:23","date_gmt":"2020-12-06T07:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/?p=12827"},"modified":"2024-03-25T04:59:13","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T04:59:13","slug":"christmas-survival-kit-the-best-christmas-morning-hack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/christmas-survival-kit-the-best-christmas-morning-hack\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Survival Kit: The Best Christmas Morning Hack Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a style=\"font-size: 1.125rem; letter-spacing: normal;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/name-labels\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"307\"  class=\"wp-image-13825 csco-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Label-Everything-Icons-2024_BLOG-1024x307.jpg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Label-Everything-Icons-2024_BLOG-1024x307.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Label-Everything-Icons-2024_BLOG-720x216.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Label-Everything-Icons-2024_BLOG-768x230.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Label-Everything-Icons-2024_BLOG-1536x460.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Label-Everything-Icons-2024_BLOG-2048x613.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Label-Everything-Icons-2024_BLOG-1336x400.jpg 1336w\" ><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>The Ultimate Christmas Morning Hack Parents Will Love!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Dreaming of a perfectly happy and peaceful Christmas morning? We do, too! That&#8217;s why this\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mylifeandkids.com\/christmas-morning-survival-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas Morning Survival Kit<\/a><\/strong> is the best Christmas Morning Hack ever!\u00a0You&#8217;ll definitely thank us later. Get your arsenal ready, so you and your family can celebrate a festive Christmas morning&#8211;clutter-free!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/christmas-stocking.html\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone wp-image-12268 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Jumbo Christmas Stockings\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Jumbo Christmas Stockings\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"638\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/132090573_510493436582342_9175652086217027477_n-720x765.jpg\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Image Credits: Instagram <a class=\"sqdOP yWX7d     _8A5w5   ZIAjV \" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thegrumblegang\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@thegrumblegang<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>What Is It?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A box, a basket, or any container that holds all the essentials you&#8217;ll need to cut, tape, and pack away gifts wrappers, toys, and more!<\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s In It and What Are They For?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Pair of scissors and other cutting tools &#8211; cut open packages and undo zip ties<\/li>\n<li>Batteries in all sizes &#8211; for anything and everything battery-operated<\/li>\n<li>Tool kit with screwdrivers, Allen key set, etc &#8211; handy tools for toys<\/li>\n<li>Sandwich bags &#8211; where tiny parts and pieces should go, so you don&#8217;t lose them! Remember to label!<\/li>\n<li>Garbage bags &#8211; for discarded gift wrappers<\/li>\n<li>Tapes &#8211; to seal, secure, and put together things<\/li>\n<li>Sticker labels &#8211; to label everything that needs to be properly labeled<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone wp-image-12267 csco-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"535\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/easy-christmas-survival-gift-basket-720x642.jpeg\" ><\/p>\n<p><em>Image Credits: Confessions Of An Overworked Mom Blog<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>More Christmas Morning Survival Hacks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Use\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/glitter-jumbo-santa-sack.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas Jumbo Santa Sacks<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>to store all those unwrapped presents. Aside from keeping the mess at bay, it saves you the trouble mixing up their toys and gifts, too! They make instant and practical personalized toy storage!<\/p>\n<p>You can also use your laundry basket or storage bins to do this.\u00a0Instantly pack away everything in one go!<\/p>\n<p><em>Parent Hack:<\/em>\u00a0Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/dry-erase-labels.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dry erase labels<\/a>\u00a0for each storage bin or basket with their name and assign a spot or corner where they can unwrap their gifts. Mom, Dad, you&#8217;re a genius!!!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/jumbo-santa-sack.html\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone wp-image-12270 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Jumbo Santa Sacks\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Jumbo Santa Sacks\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"480\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/126148199_238036180989057_2311266813158486195_n-1-720x576.jpg\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Image Credits: Instagram <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/living_the_blessed_life_\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@living_the_blessed_life<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prepare a quick and easy breakfast.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here are some make-ahead\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.homemadeinterest.com\/10-jolly-christmas-breakfast-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Christmas brunch ideas<\/strong><\/a> to feast on and enjoy with the whole family!<\/p>\n<p>Check out more ideas to keep you relaxed and away from the mess:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Coffee, Tea, or Cocoa &#8211;<\/strong> get these ready early so you have overflowing drinks prepared for yourselves, kids, and guests<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paper plates and cups<\/strong> so there&#8217;s no need to wash anything after<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tray or bin<\/strong> where everyone just places their used plates, glasses, and cutleries to keep them off the table and neatly stacked near the sink instead.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sippy cups and travel mugs <\/strong>&#8211; avoid any spills on their presents, clothes, and carpet, or floor. No possible mess to clean up after too!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone wp-image-12262 csco-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"400\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmasAM1-720x480.jpeg\" ><\/p>\n<p><em>Image Credits: My Life and Kids Blog<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Christmas Morning Playlist<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Have a fun and bright cheerful moment with your family with a Christmas playlist to the holiday mood. No time to create your own playlist? Just open <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/6oDmycvnCciCwMoYObvUAp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Spotify<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eijYAb1EHrk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Youtube<\/a>\u00a0and have their own Top Christmas songs on loop!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thank you Cards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone wp-image-12275 csco-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"739\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2021-10-28-at-7.55.49-AM-720x887.png\" ><\/p>\n<p>Write your Thank you Cards on the spot for every present that you open. This way you make sure everyone is acknowledged for their gifts, thoughts, and gestures.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Christmas Family Photo\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone wp-image-12269 csco-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"750\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/131046827_416282119817684_970844575879665988_n-720x900.jpg\" ><\/p>\n<p><em>Image Credits: Instagram<\/em>\u00a0<em><a class=\"sqdOP yWX7d     _8A5w5   ZIAjV \" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ivonehendarta\/\">@ivonehendarta<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Coordinated PJs &#8211; <\/strong>wear the\u00a0night before so when everyone wakes up to open presents, their clothes are perfectly coordinated for nice photos to be taken<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fully Charged camera or phone <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Camera stand <\/strong>&#8211; so everyone is in the photo; don&#8217;t forget to set your camera timer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Parent Hack:<\/em> Take a nice family photo in advance so you can have them ready for posting and printing. Sometimes Christmas morning can get too busy so planning this ahead is a good idea!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Got More Things To Add To A Christmas Survival Kit?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Share them with us! Post and tag us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/brightstarkidsusa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/brightstarkidsusa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>. Who knows we might feature your amazing tips and hacks on our blog too?!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking For More Christmas Ideas?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Read about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/decorating\/19-christmas-food-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas Food Ideas<\/a> that you can prep for your menu on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We&#8217;ve also got a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/printables\/christmas-activities-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free Christmas Activities printable<\/a> you can use to entertain your kids at the table!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Need labels For Your Post-Holiday Organizing?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll love our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/chalkboard-labels-pack.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chalkboard labels<\/a>\u00a0that you can use to label anything and everything you need labels for. The best part? These are all made for you in the USA and shipped super fast! You&#8217;re going to love them!<\/p>\n<h2><a style=\"font-size: 1.125rem; letter-spacing: normal;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/name-labels\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"307\"  class=\"wp-image-13825 csco-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Label-Everything-Icons-2024_BLOG-1024x307.jpg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Label-Everything-Icons-2024_BLOG-1024x307.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Label-Everything-Icons-2024_BLOG-720x216.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Label-Everything-Icons-2024_BLOG-768x230.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Label-Everything-Icons-2024_BLOG-1536x460.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Label-Everything-Icons-2024_BLOG-2048x613.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Label-Everything-Icons-2024_BLOG-1336x400.jpg 1336w\" ><\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ultimate Christmas Morning Hack Parents Will Love! Dreaming of a perfectly happy and peaceful Christmas morning? We do, too! That&#8217;s why this\u00a0Christmas Morning Survival Kit is the best Christmas Morning Hack ever!\u00a0You&#8217;ll definitely thank us later. Get your arsenal ready, so you and your family can celebrate a festive Christmas morning&#8211;clutter-free! 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