15 Easy & Budget-Friendly Christmas Bucket List Ideas

Blogmas day 3

This year looks a bit different for me as I prepare to deliver my Baby Girl any day now. (I’m writing this while still pregnant so who knows when she will arrive!)

Whether you’re going through a life change this holiday season, or simply looking for cheap and easy things to do to make the most of this time of year, you’ve come to the right place. Here are 15 easy and budget-friendly Christmas bucket list ideas that are perfect for any age!

1. Bake cookies or other delicious treats

2. Go on a Christmas lights scavenger hunt

3. Have a Christmas movie night (complete with hot chocolate and cookies, of course!)

4. Go window shopping

5. Make an ornament

6. Donate a toy

7. Write a Christmas card to a friend

8. Build a gingerbread house

9. Drink egg nog

10. Do a random act of kindness (here are 30 small acts of kindness to choose from)

11. Host a White Elephant party (check out these 15 creative white elephant gift exchange theme ideas!)

12. Wear an ugly Christmas sweater

13. Purchase a gift from a small business (here are some gift ideas that support small businesses!)

14. Host a Christmas cookie swap

15. Create a playlist of your favorite Christmas songs (check out mine below for inspo!)