Cruising Through the Holidays: Little-by-Little Christmas Prep for a Peaceful December

As the holidays get closer, the to-do lists grow quickly — but the good news? We don’t have to tackle everything at once. Today I’m sharing how I’m using my Index Card System and the FlyLady Cruising Through the Holidays Missions to prepare little by little so December actually feels peaceful.

If you’re craving a calmer Christmas season with more margin, more joy, and less scrambling… this method works beautifully.

🎄 Why I Love the Little-by-Little Approach

A peaceful December isn’t about doing more.
It’s about doing the right things, and doing them early enough that you don’t feel rushed.

This is what I love about the Cruising Through the Holidays Missions — they break the season into tiny, manageable steps. Five days a week, one small mission each day, and by Thanksgiving weekend… you’re ready (or at least you’re more ready than you would have been if you didn’t start until December).

Pairing those missions with my planner and index cards has made such a difference. Instead of feeling behind, I feel steady.

✨ This Week’s Missions

(If you’re watching the video on YouTube, these align with Missions #21-25 depending on the week you’re in.)

Monday: Clean & Fling — declutter a seasonal area
Tuesday: Plan & Play — update calendars + enjoy something cozy
Wednesday: Anti-Procrastination Day — finish a small holiday task you’ve been avoiding (maybe wrap a few gifts)
Thursday: Errand Day — add a holiday errand to your weekly list
Friday: Budget Check-In — review gift lists & spending

Little steps. Big payoff.

It keeps everything flowing without feeling like I’m constantly playing catch-up.

🕯 Cozy Encouragement

If the holidays have ever felt overwhelming, take a deep breath.
You don’t have to do everything today. You just have to do the next little thing.

And we’ll do it together.

💛 Need Personal Help Getting Organized?

My 1:1 Index Card Coaching Sessions are officially open — no waitlist!
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If you want help creating a peaceful, doable system for:

daily homemaking
routines that actually stick
holiday organization
planning with margin
your own index card setup

I would love to walk you through it.
👉 Book here: natashashealthyliving.com/coaching

📺 Watch the Video

Join along with me for a little Holiday planning encouragement and cozy chat:

✨ Read & Watch

🎥Watch the Cruising the Holidays Daily Missions videos here.

🎥Watch my full Index Card System Playlist here.

Wishing you wellness and peace,

Natasha

PS 💛 A Planning Community I’m Loving Lately
Lately, I’ve been part of the Masterplan Collective—Jane’s Agenda’s new membership community on Skool—and I’ve been loving it! It’s filled with like-minded planner and organization lovers, and I especially appreciate that it’s off social media. The space feels calm, inspiring, and focused on growth. I’ve been learning even more about Jane’s planning systems and practices, which has helped me refine how I use my inserts and organize my planner for each season. If you love talking planners as much as I do, you’ll want to check it out here: Masterplan Collective