Create a checklist. Planning ahead and being organised is one of the best gifts you can give to yourself as a new mom during the holidays. To ease the stress, put pen to paper and write down a detailed list of things you need to get done. I had mundane things like buying groceries and choosing a holiday playlist on my checklist. It saved me having to run around in the cold with my 2-month-old son last minute. Image Source: Getty / NickyLloyd