How to Have a Stress-Free(ish) Christmas π β The Obvs Way
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Ah, Christmas. The season of joy, love, andβletβs be honestβabsolute chaos.
From wrestling with sellotape that sticks to everything but the paper, to last-minute dashes for Auntie Sueβs vegan chocolate (because you forgot she went plant-based in March), it can all feel a bit much.
But fear not. Iβve got some tips to help you sail through the festive season with (most of) your sanity intact.
1. The 'Present Palaver' Solution
Letβs start with the gifts. Remember, thoughtful doesnβt 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 twineβitβs chic, recyclable, and doesnβt 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 βartisticβ if it looks a bit wonky), and someone else can peel the potatoes.
For everything else, thereβs wine. Or our Recharge Wax Melts and Wax Burnerβpop in a wax melt, let the calming scents of lavender, cedarwood, and patchouli fill the air, and pretend youβre in a serene spa, not a kitchen covered in flour and sprouts.
3. Channel Your Inner Minimalist
Who said you need 72 types of canapΓ©? Youβre 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 tableβitβs all about creating that relaxed vibe.
4. The Gift Wrap Hack You Didnβt Know You Needed
Hereβs a game-changer: reusable fabric wraps. Theyβre stylish, eco-friendly, and, best of all, require zero skill. Plus, you can give it as part of the giftβtwo 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, donβt go hungry.
Or, if youβre 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 doesnβt need to look like itβs been styled by an interior designer. As long as thereβs food on the plate and everyoneβs having a laugh, youβve nailed it.
If youβre itching for a bit of effort, scatter some greenery (bonus points for foraged!) and keep things simpleβless stress, more festive cheer.
7. Donβt Forget to Breathe (and Treat Yourself)
Letβs face it, Christmas is hard work. But itβs also a time to slow down and enjoy the little moments. Take some time out for youβa hot bath with our Uplifting Bath SaltsΒ or a quick facial with the Naked Moisturiser might just save your sanity.
And remember: itβs okay to say no. No, you donβt have to bake 100 gingerbread men for the school fair. No, you donβt have to host everyone. No, the world wonβt end if you forget crackers.
8. When All Else Failsβ¦
Put on your fluffiest socks, pop some Recharge Wax Melts in the burner, and hide in theΒ bathroomΒ 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, itβs not about perfectionβitβs about enjoying the moments in between the madness.
Wishing you a calm and cosy festive season,
Sian x