Halloween can sneak up on you fast, so let’s walk through our 10-step system for planning a Halloween that feels magical instead of manic. From figuring out your budget to mapping your trick-or-treat route, we cover everything you need to know to stay ahead of the chaos. If you want to actually enjoy Halloween this year instead of just surviving it, this episode is for you.

Highlights from the episode:

[00:01:14] - Tradition Spotlight on Joy Lists

[00:05:11] - Planning Halloween step 1 - Identify your purpose

[00:07:03] - Step 2 - Budget

[00:08:35] - Step 3 - Activities and Traditions

[00:11:07] - Step 4 - Calendar and Coordinate

[00:11:53] - Step 5 - Food

[00:15:46] - Step 6 - Costumes and Photos

[00:18:52] - Step 7 - Home Prep

[00:19:25] - Step 8 - Logistics

[00:21:09] - Step 9 - Halloween Night Details

[00:22:00] - Step 10 - Lists

[00:24:48] - This week’s Get A Headstart Tip for inventorying gift stock piles

[00:26:20] - What’s on our to-do lists this week

[00:27:45] - Our Nice Lists

Resources:

• Joy Lists
• ClayMoo
• Grab The Holiday Headstart Playbook
• Take the Holiday Profile quiz
• Follow on Instagram @theholidayheadstart
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love these too:

• Episode 4: How to Craft Your Holiday Values For A More Meaningful Christmas Season
• Episode 6: The 5 Step Action Plan for Traditions

More About The Holiday Headstart:

Welcome to The Holiday Headstart podcast, where we get intentional about kicking overwhelm to the curb and bringing joy back to your holidays (and every day). We’re Heidi and Emily, two sisters and former elementary school teachers, who’ve taken the simple strategies and practical tips we mastered in the classroom and put them to work in our personal lives.

And we’re here to help you do the same! Join us each week as we share how, with a little planning and a little prep, you can ensure that the days that make life special don’t become the days that make you stressed.