How to Have a Stress-Free(ish) Christmas ๐ โ The Obvs Way
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Ah, Christmas. The season of joy, love, andโletโs be honestโabsolute chaos.
From wrestling with sellotape that sticks to everything but the paper, to last-minute dashes for Auntie Sueโs vegan chocolate (because you forgot she went plant-based in March), it can all feel a bit much.
But fear not. Iโve got some tips to help you sail through the festive season with (most of) your sanity intact.
1. The 'Present Palaver' Solution
Letโs start with the gifts. Remember, thoughtful doesnโt mean complicated. A beautifully wrapped jar of our Intensive Skin Recovery Cream can work wonders for that hard-to-buy-for cousin. Sustainable, organic, and perfect for winter skin? Tick, tick, tick.
Pro tip: Stock up on kraft paper and some twineโitโs chic, recyclable, and doesnโt tear the second you pull it.
2. Delegate Like a Boss
Think you have to do everything yourself? Nah. Rope in family members. Kids can wrap gifts (just call it โartisticโ if it looks a bit wonky), and someone else can peel the potatoes.
For everything else, thereโs wine. Or our Recharge Wax Melts and Wax Burnerโpop in a wax melt, let the calming scents of lavender, cedarwood, and patchouli fill the air, and pretend youโre in a serene spa, not a kitchen covered in flour and sprouts.
3. Channel Your Inner Minimalist
Who said you need 72 types of canapรฉ? Youโre not running a Michelin-starred restaurant. Stick to crowd-pleasers: crisps in bowls, cheese on crackers, and mince pies from the nice aisle at the supermarket.
If you really want to impress, add a few sprigs of greenery and some soft lighting to your tableโitโs all about creating that relaxed vibe.
4. The Gift Wrap Hack You Didnโt Know You Needed
Hereโs a game-changer: reusable fabric wraps. Theyโre stylish, eco-friendly, and, best of all, require zero skill. Plus, you can give it as part of the giftโtwo for one!
Bonus points if you stuff the gift with a little Obvs goodness. May I suggest our Organic Purifying Oat Clay Mask? Perfect for a post-Christmas detox.
5. Step Away from the Supermarket Aisle
Christmas food shopping can bring out the worst in people (and I mean everyone). Go early, go with a list, and for the love of all things festive, donโt go hungry.
Or, if youโre truly organised (go you), make it a proper affair: coffee, headphones, and an online delivery slot.
6. Let Go of the Pinterest Pressure
Your Christmas table doesnโt need to look like itโs been styled by an interior designer. As long as thereโs food on the plate and everyoneโs having a laugh, youโve nailed it.
If youโre itching for a bit of effort, scatter some greenery (bonus points for foraged!) and keep things simpleโless stress, more festive cheer.
7. Donโt Forget to Breathe (and Treat Yourself)
Letโs face it, Christmas is hard work. But itโs also a time to slow down and enjoy the little moments. Take some time out for youโa hot bath with our Uplifting Bath Saltsย or a quick facial with the Naked Moisturiser might just save your sanity.
And remember: itโs okay to say no. No, you donโt have to bake 100 gingerbread men for the school fair. No, you donโt have to host everyone. No, the world wonโt end if you forget crackers.
8. When All Else Failsโฆ
Put on your fluffiest socks, pop some Recharge Wax Melts in the burner, and hide in theย bathroomย with a mince pie. Sometimes, the best way to deal with Christmas stress is to avoid it entirely.
So, there you have it. A slightly unconventional guide to surviving (and maybe even thriving) this Christmas. Just remember, itโs not about perfectionโitโs about enjoying the moments in between the madness.
Wishing you a calm and cosy festive season,
Sian x
