Christmas 2024

Hi friends! Doggie here, reporting from the middle of a holiday decorating explosion! 🎁 Pandy and I are officially in full Christmas mode—boxes of decorations are everywhere, the holiday playlist is on repeat, and there’s a very high chance I’ll end up tangled in tinsel before the day is over. But that’s all part of the fun, right?

Getting ready for Christmas is a BIG deal in our house, and today, I’m sharing our ultimate plushie guide to Christmas prep! Whether you’re a fellow plushie or a human getting into the holiday spirit, here’s how to make your home feel extra cozy and festive.

1. Setting Up the Tree 🎄

The Christmas tree is the heart of holiday decorating, and let me tell you—it’s a team effort!

• Pandy is in charge of lights. He carefully wraps them around the tree and makes sure everything is perfectly spaced. (I tried to help, but I mostly got stuck.)

• I handle the ornaments. My favorite ones are shaped like little snowflakes and candy canes. (And maybe, just maybe, I snuck in a plushie-sized football ornament for good luck.)

• The final touch? The star! Pandy lifts me up so I can put it on top—teamwork makes the tree work!

Pro Tip: If you have tiny plushie friends, give them a little Christmas tree of their own. We set up a mini one on the table with tiny lights and even smaller ornaments.

2. Holiday Home Makeover 🏡✨

Once the tree is glowing, it’s time to deck the halls—literally!
✔️ Hang up the stockings (Pandy’s is elegant, mine has snacks printed on it).
✔️ Scatter festive pillows and blankets around the house for extra coziness.
✔️ Add some twinkling lights to every possible surface (Pandy says there’s a limit, but I say the more, the merrier).

And of course, we have a very important plushie-sized advent calendar filled with tiny treats and surprises to count down the days until Christmas!

3. Christmas Playlist & Movie Nights 🎶🎬

What’s decorating without some holiday tunes? Our official playlist includes classics like:
🎵 “Jingle Bells” (perfect for jingling while decorating!)
🎵 “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” (which I definitely danced to).
🎵 “Feliz Navidad” (because it makes everything feel festive).

And after all the hard work, we reward ourselves with a Christmas movie night! 🎥 Pandy loves The Polar Express, and I’m a big fan of The Grinch (because I admire his snack-stealing skills).

4. Letter to Santa 🎅✉️

One of the most important Christmas prep tasks is writing our letters to Santa!

• Pandy’s letter is neat and organized, listing thoughtful wishes and asking Santa to spread kindness.

• My letter is a bit longer (what, I like prezzies!), and I make sure to include a detailed snack wish list.

We leave the letters by the fireplace with some cookies and milk for Santa. (I may or may not take a taste test before Santa arrives… just to make sure they’re good.)

5. Cozy Christmas Vibes ☕❄️

After a long day of decorating, we wind down with a warm drink.

• Pandy loves a classic peppermint tea.

• I go for hot cocoa with extra marshmallows (because there’s no such thing as too many marshmallows).

We sit by the glowing tree, watching the lights twinkle and talking about all the wonderful things we’re looking forward to this holiday season. It’s the perfect way to end a magical day.

Are You Ready for Christmas? 🎁

There’s nothing better than the cozy feeling of holiday decorating, and now our home is officially ready for Christmas! What’s your favorite part of holiday prep? Let us know—we’d love to hear your traditions!

Until next time,
Doggie 🐾

P.S. If you need help testing Christmas cookies, I’m always available. Just saying. 😋🎄