This post is sponsored by Shipt, but all of the opinions within are those of The Everygirl editorial board.
Something that might make me a little unlikable? I had a borderline “storybook holiday” childhood. Cookie exchanges, Christmas caroling (who even does that?), Black Friday parking-lot camping, and every gift perfectly wrapped under the tree.
But now, at nearly 30, with divorced parents, Q4 deadlines, and a cat who keeps scaling the tree, I’ve learned the hard truth: Adults don’t experience the magic of the holidays—we produce it. Somewhere between Halloween candy and the office Secret Santa announcement, I blinked, and everything was suddenly on fire (figuratively, for now).
The good news? You don’t need a total holiday overhaul—just a few shortcuts that actually help. After years of doing the holidays in the most chaotic way possible, I finally found a system that works for the Type B girlies like me. Consider this your calm, “you’ve still got time” guide to surviving the holidays—even if you started late.
Let’s level-set. The problem isn’t that you’re bad at the holidays—it’s that the holidays require the project management skills of a Fortune 500 CEO. Before you spiral, try this reset:
Holiday grocery shopping is its own special brand of chaos. The aisles are packed, the items on your list are flying off the shelves, and there’s a 99 percent chance you’ll forget at least one crucial ingredient (usually the one you need right now). Here’s where Shipt has bailed me out in a pinch:
Case in point: Last weekend, mid-cookie-baking, I realized I had completely run out of brown sugar. Instead of stopping everything, putting on boots, and braving the store, I added it to my Shipt order while the butter softened—and had it delivered the same day, keeping my kitchen chaos contained. If you’ve ever panic-searched “delivery from local stores near me” (and according to Google Trends, you have), this is about to save your season.
For most of us, the holiday season is a parade of tiny emergencies: broken lights, missing ingredients, forgotten gifts, and a sudden need for double-sided tape at 11 p.m. Luckily, most of it can be turned around with surprisingly little effort. And without leaving your house. Exhibit A:
Everything above can be ordered through Shipt for same-day delivery—so you can stay in cozy pants while still conquering your to-do list.
Save even more during Season of Savings, happening from November 16th through December 28th!*
You don’t need a full tutorial. You just need this:
Now through December 28th, Shipt is offering member-exclusive savings on tons of holiday essentials (terms apply)*. Think of it as your holiday gift to yourself.
Now, for whoever needs to hear it: The holidays do not have to be perfect to be meaningful. You’re allowed to simplify. You’re allowed to outsource. You’re allowed to buy cookies instead of baking them. You’re allowed to make this season easier on yourself. And if tools like Shipt can help you reclaim even a little bit of joy—or just give you an extra hour to breathe—that’s a win. You still have time. You’ve got this.
From small community newspapers to country music marketing, Paige has found the most fulfillment in finding and sharing the uniquely human stories that compel an audience. As a Branded Content Editor at The Everygirl, she is able to combine her excitement about women’s issues and pop culture with her editorial skills to create quality content for our brand partners.
This post is sponsored by Shipt, but all of the opinions within are those of The Everygirl editorial board.
*Season of Savings is valid 11/16/2025 – 12/28/2025 at 11:59 p.m. HT. Promotion terms vary and are subject to change. Promotions not valid for orders that contain alcohol items. Offer is subject to Shipt Promotional Terms and conditions. See associated promotions and terms here.
