The Top 5 Hacks Mums Are Going Mad About This Christmas
As a magician and entertainer, I meet loads of mums every year, and let me tell you, they’re the real heroes of Christmas. Between organising school nativities, sorting the shopping, and juggling their own jobs, they somehow still find time to create absolute magic for their families.
But this year, I’ve been amazed by some of the clever Christmas hacks mums have been sharing with me. These aren’t the usual tips you see online; these are proper genius ideas that save time, money, and sanity. So, if you want to smash Christmas this year without all the stress, here are the top 5 hacks mums are raving about.
1. The “Santa Sack Swap”
If you’re sick to death of wrapping presents for hours on end, this hack is for you.
Instead of wrapping each gift individually, grab a set of personalised Santa sacks – one for each child. Pop the unwrapped presents into the sacks, tie them up with some festive ribbon, and you’re done. On Christmas morning, the kids will love the excitement of diving into their sacks, and you’ll have saved yourself hours of backbreaking work.
Bonus Tip: Some mums are even using festive pillowcases as an eco-friendly alternative – cheap, cheerful, and reusable!
2. The “Reverse Advent Calendar”
This one isn’t just clever – it’s heart-warming too. Instead of your kids opening a chocolate calendar every day, get them to help create a Reverse Advent Calendar.
Every day in December, add one item to a box for a local food bank or charity. Tins of food, toys, toiletries – anything that will help those in need. By Christmas Eve, you’ll have a box full of donations to spread some real Christmas cheer.
One mum told me, “It’s a great way to teach kids about kindness, and it makes Christmas feel even more special.”
3. The Elf Surveillance Camera
We’ve all seen the Elf on the Shelf trend, but this year mums are stepping it up. One clever mum told me how she set up an old phone or camera near her Elf to “film” it moving around at night. Then she used a simple app to create short videos of the Elf causing mischief.
The kids were mesmerised. If you haven’t got time for all that faffing about with editing, just pretend it’s a live feed – “The Elf’s watching” is enough to keep most kids in line!
4. Christmas Eve Box 2.0
The Christmas Eve box has been around for a while, but this year mums are giving it a proper upgrade.
Instead of just adding the usual PJs and hot chocolate, some mums are including a “Christmas Morning Cheat Kit.” Think pre-measured coffee, instant pancake mix, and even a small bottle of fizz for the grown-ups.
“It’s like a little box of sanity,” one mum told me. And honestly, who wouldn’t want a calmer Christmas morning?
5. The Gift Wrap Hack That’ll Blow Your Mind
Wrapping presents is one of the most frustrating jobs at Christmas – but not if you use this clever hack.
Instead of struggling with wrapping paper and tape, grab some cable ties to seal festive gift bags. They’re perfect for awkwardly shaped presents like toys or gadgets, and they keep everything nice and secure with no faffing about.
For smaller items, reusable fabric gift bags work a treat – just pull the drawstring shut, and you’re sorted.
Robbie’s Bonus Tip
If you follow me on social media, you might’ve seen my wrapping hack from last Christmas. Forget all that faffing around with paper and tape – just use tinfoil!
Tinfoil’s a game-changer. You can literally wrap it around any present, give it a quick squeeze, and it takes the perfect shape. No need for rolls of tape or awkward folds, and the shiny silver look is already festive. Plus, it’s great for those weirdly shaped presents that usually leave you in a rage.
So, there you have it – my ultimate gift-wrapping shortcut. It’s quick, easy, and looks properly Christmassy.
These hacks are guaranteed to save you time and stress, leaving you free to actually enjoy the festive season. And if you’ve got a Christmas hack of your own, let me know – who knows, it could make next year’s list!
Until then, have a cracking Christmas, and remember – a bit of magic (and maybe some tinfoil) goes a long way!
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