Now, let’s go ahead and get one thing straight — I run a very organized household. Or at least, I try to. Between kids, chaos, and trying to hold on to a little peace, I need structure wherever I can get it. So I’ve decided: the calendar year doesn’t run on months anymore — it runs on vibes.

From October 1st through 31st, it’s Halloween Season. Spooky Season. Candy everywhere, skeletons on the porch, and me pretending not to eat the Reese’s I swore were “for the trick-or-treaters.” There’s something about October — the smell of cinnamon, the cozy sweaters, the feeling that the world’s about to change — that makes me slow down a little. But not too much, because those costumes don’t make themselves. 🎃

Then, like clockwork, on November 1st, I flip the switch. That’s right — it’s Christmas Season. Yes, I said what I said. We don’t wait until after Thanksgiving in this house. I’ve got Mariah Carey warming up in the background, twinkle lights ready to go, and a cinnamon candle burning so strong you can smell it from the driveway. 🎄🎅🏾

Now, I know some of y’all are thinking, “But what about Thanksgiving?” Don’t worry — it gets its moment. November 27th is for gratitude, good food, and that one uncle who insists on carving the turkey like it’s a competitive sport. We eat, we laugh, we nap, and we count our blessings. 🦃

But come November 28th? We’re right back in Christmas mode until the big day. The tree is glowing, the music is playing, and I’m probably stress-wrapping gifts while humming along to Boyz II Men holiday hits.

And that, my friends, is the schedule. Non-negotiable.

 Thank you for coming to my TED Talk. ✌🏾