Cozy, Cheeky, and Totally Doable
Let’s be honest—December is magical, messy, and mildly exhausting. Between the glitter explosions, gift wrap battles, and emotional whiplash of tween mood swings, it’s easy to forget the fun. So this year, I made a bucket list that’s less about perfection and more about presence. It’s filled with cozy moments, silly traditions, and just enough sass to keep things real.
Whether you’re a mom running on peppermint bark or a tween looking for something to do between cookie batches, this list is for you.
25 Cozy, Cheeky Things to Do This Holiday Season
- Make hot cocoa with too many marshmallows
- Dance to Mariah Carey like no one’s watching (except the dog)
- Watch a holiday movie in pajamas—bonus points for fuzzy socks
- Bake cookies and eat at least one before they cool
- Build a blanket fort and declare it a “No Drama Zone”
- Write a letter to Santa (or your future self)
- Create DIY ornaments with glitter, glue, and questionable judgment
- Hide from relatives for five minutes of peace
- Read a holiday book by twinkle light
- Make a playlist of your favorite festive songs
- Go on a neighborhood light tour—thermos of cocoa required
- Send a card to someone who wouldn’t expect it
- Wrap a gift with way too much tape
- Make a gingerbread house and eat half the roof
- Leave a surprise treat for a neighbor or delivery driver
- Wear an ugly sweater proudly
- Host a mini dance party in the kitchen
- Write down three things you’re grateful for this season
- Take a silly family photo—props encouraged
- Create a holiday time capsule with your tween
- Try a new holiday recipe (or just remix an old one)
- Make snowflakes out of coffee filters
- Watch The Grinch and root for him a little
- Give yourself permission to skip something
- End the month with a toast to surviving the glitter storm
Free Printable
Want to hang this list on your fridge, tuck it in your planner, or hand it to your kids with a glitter pen? I’ve turned it into a printable you can download and check off as you go. Because nothing says “holiday spirit” like crossing things off a list while sipping cocoa in stretchy pants.
Let’s Chat
What’s on your holiday bucket list this year? Drop your favorite traditions, cozy rituals, or “hide from relatives” strategies in the comments—I’d love to hear how you make the season your own.
With coffee in one hand and a half-decorated cookie in the other,
💛 Bethany