Holidays are supposed to be about time with loved ones, but they’ve turned into massive, time-consuming productions. Managing holiday chaos becomes more difficult as your kids get older and it can be hard to actually make time for each other during this time of year. Between practices and rehearsals, shopping for presents, and celebrations galore, it’s easy to get lost in the pandemonium.

This post is sponsored by Red Baron but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Each year I’m determined to stay focused on my loved ones and not get bogged down by the craziness of the season. Here are a few ways that I make managing holiday chaos a little bit easier for me and my family!

Write it Down

This is exactly what I tell my husband each time he asks me to “remember” something. There is no possible way for my brain to retain every single little detail and event during the holidays. I just have way too much on my mind.

Like Santa, make lists of every important task that you need to get done. This way you can just check things off as you complete them.

You can also use a giant family calendar that’s in a central location. It will give everyone a fast visual of holiday activities so that you all can coordinate your agendas and work together.

Just Say “No”

I’m sure that you already have plenty of obligations during the holidays. If someone asks you for a favor that is honestly not within your realm of possibility, don’t be shy about saying no. It sucks to disappoint people, but know your limits and respect what you can do. Trust me, it’s way more important to preserve your sanity than stretch yourself too thin to please everyone else.

Take Shortcuts

As much as we love homemade baked goods and hand decorated greeting cards, those things take time. Read this carefully: There is nothing wrong with store-bought! There is no reason to stay up until midnight frosting homemade cupcakes when you can take 5 minutes to swing by the grocery store and pick up a couple of boxes (kids only eat the sprinkles, anyway).

The same applies to meals. Between potlucks, class parties, and big holiday dinners, it’s so easy to be preoccupied or simply burnt out on cooking during this time of year. Put the pots and pans away and stick a Red Baron pizza in the oven. Give your family something you know they’ll love and don’t worry about having to put extra effort in.

Make Time for Family

One thing that you can absolutely not skimp on during the holidays is quality time with your family. Dinner is always the perfect opportunity to decompress with your spouse and children and have a few peaceful minutes away from the madness outside.

Red Baron pizza is all about bringing families together for quality time. Unplug, keep it casual (cue the paper plates), and enjoy Red Baron together.

One thing that makes Red Baron really distinct is their classic crust. They’re known for crispy, flaky crust that isn’t too thick or too thin. We stuck with Supreme, but they have 11 flavors to choose from. My husband and I really want to try Hawaiian Style, Chipotle Chicken, and Hamburger!

The next time you head to the grocery store, just stick a few Red Baron pizzas in your cart. When you need a little help managing holiday chaos, you’ll have Red Baron to make everyone happy!

Find Red Baron pizza at a store near you!

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Talk to you soon!