The Holiday Headstart – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of "The Holiday Headstart," we identify and organize our core holiday values using a structured exercise from our Holiday Headstart Playbook. Then we use our values to craft a purpose statement to help guide our holiday planning.

Episode highlights:

[01:04] - Tradition Spotlight on Fall Drives

[05:21] - Starting with the Why of planning

[14:17] - Writing a Holiday Purpose Statement

[21:37] - This week’s Get A Headstart Tip for scheduling time to plan

[24:13] - What’s on our to-do lists this week

[25:55] - Our Nice Lists

Resources:

• Only Murders In The Building
• The Peek Nest App
• Grab The Holiday Headstart Playbook
• Take the Holiday Profile quiz
• Follow on Instagram @theholidayheadstart 
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! 

If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love these too:

• Episode 3 - How to Plan Your Ideal Holiday

Show notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/hh-podcast/meaningful-christmas-values/

Have you ever thought about what truly matters to you during the holiday season? Sometimes as adults, we end up with default holidays instead of our ideal holidays, especially at Christmas! For example, maybe your Christmas celebrations are full of traditions that you grew up with, or traditions that you see others doing, but they don’t really bring you enjoyment. 

On this podcast, we want to create space that helps you create a clear vision of what it would look like to have the kind of holiday that you look forward to celebrating. The first step in crafting this vision, and making it a reality, is to take our Holiday Profile Quiz.

This quiz will clearly identify what matters most to you when it comes to the holidays…and what matters the least! Then you will be able to start planning your ideal holiday. It’s never too early to start your holiday preparation!

Episode Highlights:

[01:00] - Thinking about different Christmas traditions

[02:54] - How to figure out your full holiday profile

[06:51] - Important conversations to have with your loved ones to ensure the holidays are enjoyable for everyone

[09:23] - Our “Get A Headstart Tip” for adding to your wallet now to help with holiday spending later

[11:59] - What’s on our to-do list this week

Links & Resources:

• Gramercy Rolling Cart
• Game: Cover Your Assets
• Follow on Instagram @theholidayheadstart 
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! 

Show Notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/hh-podcast/plan-your-ideal-holiday/

Having intentions to make the holidays feel special and actually bringing your ideas to life are two very different things! Whether you tend to leave things to the last minute, let overwhelm take over, or struggle to be present for the moments that matter most, we can relate.

There was a time where we resisted the need to plan ahead for holidays, but now we want to help you learn from our mistakes. Just like we created our own curriculum for the classroom when we saw a need, we’ve mastered the art of systems for holiday prep. 

In today’s episode, we’re sharing how we discovered a need for step-by-step holiday prep that keeps stress levels down. Plus, you’ll hear how to utilize Pinterest for getting organized without getting overwhelmed.

Episode Highlights:

[01:03] - Why we care so much about planning and preparing for the holidays

[02:42] - How we learned to keep stress levels down during holiday planning

[07:43] - A “get a headstart tip” for using Pinterest to get organized

[11:09] - What’s on our to-do list this week

Links & Resources:

• The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, by Beth Brower
• Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix
• Follow on Instagram @theholidayheadstart 
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

Show Notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/hh-podcast/holiday-planning-mistakes-episode/

Welcome to the very first episode of The Holiday Headstart, where we help you plan and prepare for all your celebrations so that you can truly enjoy them! We love any excuse to celebrate, so we’ll be covering so much more than major holidays like Christmas.

We know it’s Spring, but trust us, this is actually the perfect time to start preparing for the holiday season. Inside this episode, we dive into the power of traditions, the benefits of planning your holidays early and share a practical tip for organizing your holiday lists.

Don’t forget to tap the follow or subscribe button in your podcast listening app so that you never miss an upcoming episode. We can’t wait to share more holiday prep with you in the weeks to come!  

Episode Highlights:

[00:50] - Welcome to the show

[02:36] - Where so many of us go wrong in our planning

[03:47] - This week’s “get a headstart” tip to help you keep track of your lists

[05:28] - What we’re working on this week to get ahead

[07:00] - What’s made it on our nice list this week

Links & Resources:

• Ready or Not, by Cara Bastone
• Nampons
• Follow on Instagram @theholidayheadstart
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! 

Show Notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/hh-podcast/plan-your-holidays-early/

Holidays are great, but the stress that comes with them? Not so much. 

It’s time for a change! Welcome to The Holiday Headstart, the podcast that’s here to revolutionize the way you approach your celebrations!

We’re your hosts, Heidi and Emily. We’re two sisters and former elementary school teachers who are on a mission to help you reclaim the joy in your holidays.

On this podcast, you’ll learn how to master the art of planning and prep to ensure that the days that make life special don’t become the days that make you stressed. We’ll share our secrets for getting ahead with all your holiday planning, from Christmas to Birthdays, and everything in between.

Don’t forget to follow or subscribe within your listening app so you never miss an episode! 

Join us on Instagram and be part of the conversation @theholidayheadstart.