This post is sponsored by Verizon. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Christmas may look a little different this year but this holiday season can still be merry and bright. I have some simple ways to make the holiday season festive and make this a month to remember, regardless of what’s happening in our world!
How to Make the Holiday Season Festive
Decorate the whole house.
And I mean the whole house. Add a touch of Christmas to every single room. Drape a garland over the bathroom mirror, add a small tabletop tree to the kids’ rooms, and string lights across the back patio. The more festive your surroundings, the more festive you’ll feel.
Give the gift of Verizon 5G Home Internet.
With so many activities centering around the internet this year, Verizon’s 5G Home Internet is the gift that keeps on giving. With quick speed, awesome reliability, and super easy set-up, 5G Home Internet might just be the best gift you give this year … and it’ll allow you to tackle some of the other items on this list. {Scroll down for all the details about this awesome service.}
Binge all the classic Christmas movies.
From A Christmas Carol to Home Alone to Elf, there are so many amazing Christmas movies. And streaming allows you to watch all your favorites anytime.
Plan a few movie nights with the family … and if you want to take it up a notch, create a themed movie night! Even just adding a themed treat can make movie night more special.
Create the best holiday playlist.
Create a family playlist for the holiday season. Throw in some classics along with some newer songs and be sure to let the kids add their favorites too.
Host a virtual holiday party.
Big holiday parties may not be happening this year but you can still get in the holiday spirit with a virtual party! Plan a time, have your friends and family zoom or skype, and celebrate virtually. For bonus points, you could send packages of goodies {a bottle of wine, some baked goods, or some fun party decorations} to each guest before the party or drop off the ingredients for a holiday cocktail.
Bake your favorite holiday treats.
Traditions are one of the best things about holidays so grab the family, get in the kitchen, and bake up some goodies {espresso shortbread is one of our favorite holiday treats}. You can find all kinds of great recipes online. If baking isn’t your thing, cook a whole meal together!
Make holiday crafts.
The internet is full of amazing ideas for holiday crafts, including great ideas for kids’ crafts, and you can even take online classes. Gather the family around and learn something new together … or go old school and whip up some popcorn and cranberry or pom pom garlands.
Take a Christmas lights tour.
We love touring light displays every year! Grab some blankets, blast that holiday playlist, print out a scavenger hunt, and bring along a cup of cocoa for added fun. We also like to bring along holiday-themed thank you notes and leave them in the mailbox at homes with beautiful displays.
Mail cards to your loved ones.
I receive fewer and fewer Christmas cards every year but they’re still one of the season’s sweet pleasures. Sit down with the kids and handwrite a few cards for loved ones … or for those that may not receive a lot of love this holiday season.
Decorate a gingerbread house.
Decorating gingerbread houses has become so easy now that you can even buy them pre-assembled {if they’re not pre-assembled, melted sugar glue is a much easier technique than icing}. Decorate one together or have each family member decorate one and have a contest … facebook friends make great voters.
And if you want to tackle neighbor gifts while you’re buying your own gingerbread house, pick up a few extras and attach this printable tag.
Read Christmas stories together.
Or listen to an audio version. Grab the kids, cuddle up with some warm blankets, and enjoy a holiday-themed story.
Drink hot cocoa.
Nothing says winter like a cup of warm cocoa. Make it a bit more fun with a peppermint or snowman themed hot cocoa bar. You can even add a little something extra so grown ups can enjoy an adults only cocoa bar. Flavored candy spoons add a fun touch too.
Make or buy holiday pajamas.
If you’ve got more time at home this year, try sewing some matching pajamas for the whole family. Pajamas are super easy to sew, even for a child or a beginner. If sewing isn’t your thing, you can find all kinds of different holiday pajamas at local stores.
Have a s’mores night.
S’mores aren’t just for summer. Bundle up, light a fire in the firepit, and toast some marshmallows. The holiday season is all about creating memories.
I’d love to hear how you’re celebrating the holiday season. Be sure to leave a comment below … but first, here’s everything you need to know about Verizon 5G Home Internet.
Verizon 5G Home Internet
5G Home Internet is the first-ever 5G wireless network that uses 5G Ultra Wideband to power everything in your home. With typical speeds around 300 Mbps and, depending on the location, max speeds up to 1 Gbps, issues with streaming videos and lagging games are a thing of the past. This ultra-fast internet takes the frustration out of schooling at home.
Verizon 5G Home Internet
- is ultra fast, thanks to the 5G Ultra Wideband network
- is easy to set up {you can set it up yourself or opt for free professional service everywhere except Sacramento}
- is bundle-free {no constrictions, no hidden fees, no annual contracts}
- can be activated by voice control in select markets
- allows you to stream more {you get an Amazon Smart Home Bundle and YouTube TV free for one month when you sign up for Verizon 5G Home Internet}
How It Works
Verizon 5G Home Internet uses a 5G Home Router and a 5G Home Receiver {it attaches to the inside and outside of your window to receive a wireless data signal and connects to the Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband network}. You can also opt for coverage extenders that will extend coverage throughout your home, including locations that are farther away from the router.
How to Set Up Verizon 5G Home Internet
It’s easy to set up Verizon 5G Home Internet in your home. You can opt for a free professional set up and have it installed within 24 hours or you can set it up yourself.
If you choose to set it up yourself {available only in select markets}, equipment will be delivered within two business days and you can do a step-by-step self setup on your own terms. It’s a plug-and-play setup and no tools are required. And the good news? You’ll get thirty days of setup support.
Verizon 5G Home Internet is currently only available in certain locations. Click on this link to see if it’s available in your area.
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