This Editor’s Note comes courtesy of our upcoming December 2021 Holiday-themed monthly newsletter, which you can subscribe to right here. In each newsletter, I, your friendly editor, offer readers seasonal tips and insights—which are specific to the theme of the month. This month, with the theme being Christmas, I decided to focus on giving our readers useful last-minute recommendations for their Christmas holiday.
So, if you’ve found yourself without a plan for Christmas, or if you still need to buy a nice last-minute gift for a loved one, then read on! I’ll help you out this holiday season so you can enjoy the most wonderful time of the year completely worry-free and with the ones you love!
🎄 Happy Holidays! 🎁
Last Minute Holiday Recs From Your Friendly Editor
So, it’s a few weeks before the holidays and maybe you’re still missing a few pieces of your Christmas puzzle. Maybe you haven’t solidified your holiday itinerary. Or maybe you still need to get a few last-minute gifts for your loved ones. Well, if any of these apply to you, rest easy! I’ve got you covered this year.
If you need a tip for what to do, then why not a great Christmas movie? Or a fun board game? One that won’t tear the family apart like Monopoly. And if you need last-minute gift ideas that anyone would love, then just stick around and keep reading.
Quintessential Christmas Movies:
- A Christmas Story: A classic Christmas movie if there ever was one. I’m not sure if any other film has quite perfectly captured all the trials, tribulations, and joy that we got from a childhood Christmas.
- Jingle All The Way: This movie is just pure fun. I love the way it exemplified all the ‘toy buying panics’ over the years and the lengths that parents will go to get their kid the perfect gift.
- The Nightmare Before Christmas: Is it a Halloween movie? Is it a Christmas movie? Who knows! Whatever your opinion is, I’ll always love the amazing Danny Elfman composed musical numbers and beautiful stop motion animation.
Fun Board Games:
- The Voting Game: This is a tried and true favorite amongst my friend group. The question is always “who is the most likely to…?” The answer? Anyone sitting at the table!
- Jackbox Party Pack Games: Each pack, of which there are eight, contains several fun party games for everyone! There’s always something for the visual, the creative, or the witty.
- Telestrations: As a kid, did you ever play the game telephone, where one phrase became a completely distorted version of the original? Well, this game is like that, but with drawing! Telephone + illustrations, get it!?
Last-minute Gift Ideas:
- Pet Camera: These motion activated cameras will allow anyone to spy on their pets while they’re away. Say “good bye!” to separation anxiety—for both owner and pet.
- Instant Film Cameras: Did you know that they still make instant cameras? The ones that print out your picture right after you say “cheese!”? Popular brands are Fujifilm, Polaroid, and Kodak.
- Thermal Socks: Trying to traverse a Chicago winter without warm socks can be a brutal affair. The best solution? Thermal socks. Don’t let your friends hurdle a Midwest winter without them.
So, there you have it! I hope these tips were useful to our readers and that you all have a very Happy Holiday!
– Your Friendly Editor
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About Gerardo Zavala, Realtor
There is a true passion for connecting people with real estate that makes me fall in love with my career over and over again. While my title says, REALTOR® I think I am much more than that. For example, I am present and actively listening to my client’s needs, on the spot when things are urgent, and by your side to say “congratulations.” Most of my clients will say that I am a connection away from support no matter the situation, day, or time. In my opinion, customer service, educating the client on progress and next steps, and overall satisfaction are my top priorities. How can I help you?
