Holiday Boundary Setting: A Mama Interrupted Mini Guide
Boundary-setting made easier (and a little bit cheekier). 🎄
 
Because sometimes “We’re keeping it simple this year” sounds great in your head… and then your mum/in-laws/sibling’s partner’s cousin asks what time you’ll be there and you suddenly forget how to speak.
 
This mini guide is your holiday boundary cheat sheet — packed with ready-to-use scripts for Christmas plans, family expectations, and the classic “just pop in” pressure.
 
What’s inside
One-liners for when you want to set the boundary clearly (short, confident, kind)
Text message templates for parents/in-laws, siblings, friends and the family group chat
Pushback responses for when someone doesn’t get it (calm, clear, guilt-free)
Bonus opt-out lines for skipping events gracefully
The GOAT exit strategy one-liner for leaving before the kids crash
A gentle reminder that you’re not rude or ungrateful — you’re protecting the calm that keeps the day from unravelling
 
Perfect for you if…
Christmas feels like a tug-of-war between traditions and expectations
You’re trying to protect the magic for your kids (and your sanity)
You need words that don’t start World War III in the family group chat
You’re done carrying Christmas on your shoulders 🙃
 
Format
PDF download (5 pages)
Read on your phone or print it out for easy reference
Keep it handy for the days you’re about to say yes out of guilt
 
Because Christmas isn’t meant to be managed — it’s meant to be felt. 💙💚