Planning ahead will have you smiling serenely through the festivities but you’ve got to know where to start. Here’s our ultimate guide to ensure Christmas cheer…
If you have older tots, they’ve probably already got must-haves on their lists, so start asking them. It’s the only way to avoid tears on Christmas Day because something’s sold out. Make a list and note down exact makes and models. Well, who wants Toy Story 2 now that it’s all about Toy Story 3?
“I’m forever making lists,” says Rachel Jones, 33, from Chester, mum to Tom, 2, and Joseff, 1. “Particularly lists of where I’ve stashed everything. With another baby due in December, everything has to be done early so I started on pressies for the boys in July.”