Welcome to the December Reset
December is chaotic enough with holiday cooking, school break, family events, overspending, and every random half-used ingredient trying to escape your pantry. But instead of waiting until January 1 to fix everything, we’re doing something different this year.
We’re taking 31 tiny, doable, realistic kitchen tasks and spreading them out across the entire month of December. No overwhelm. No “deep clean your whole house today.” Just five-minute wins that help us move into the new year feeling more organized, more intentional, and way more in control of our space.
Because the truth is: When your kitchen feels calm, everything at home gets easier.
What Is The Hot Mess Kitchen December Reset?
It’s a daily micro-task challenge designed specifically for real-life people who want to:
- Save money by using what they already have
- Meal plan without stress
- Reduce food waste
- Declutter without dedicating an entire weekend
- Set themselves up to cook at home more often
- Start the new year with a kitchen that works for them, not against them
Each day focuses on one small action, such as organizing the fridge door, checking the snack zone, decluttering five pantry items, or wiping down a single shelf. Nothing takes long. Everything builds momentum.
Download the Printable 31-Day Checklist
If you love checking boxes and want to follow along, this is your moment.
You can download the full checklist, hang it on the fridge, or keep it in your planner.
đź“… Follow Along Each Day on the Blog
Every morning, I’ll publish a short post with:
- The day’s task
- Quick tips
- Motivation you can actually use
Come back anytime. These posts are here whenever you are.
How to Get the Most Out of December
Success in this reset isn’t about doing every task. It’s about being intentional with the ones you do:
- Do what you can, when you can.
- Give yourself permission to skip and come back.
- Celebrate the small wins. They count.
- Notice how each task saves you time and money.
By the end of the month, you’ll have:
- A cleaner, easier-to-use kitchen
- A refreshed pantry and fridge
- A better handle on groceries
- A head start on January
- More confidence cooking at home
It’s the ultimate “Hot Mess but Trying” reset — small effort, big payoff.
Ready? The Reset Begins on December 1st
Grab your list, follow along however works for you, and start with me on December 1.
We’re going into the new year with clearer counters, calmer cabinets, and a little more breathing room.
Your future self will thank you for this.