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Christmas Morning Supplies List

The tools, batteries, and prep items you need to stage near the tree to survive the gift-opening chaos.

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AA/AAA Battery Variety Pack

The most important purchase for Christmas morning. Toys never come with enough AA/AAA batteries.

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Heavy Duty Garbage Bags

Stage one 55-gallon black bag next to the tree before the first gift is opened to catch the wrapping paper avalanche.

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Matching Family Christmas Pajamas

Give these out on Christmas Eve so everyone wakes up looking coordinated for the morning photos.

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Coffee Urn

Brew a large batch of coffee once, so you don't have to keep leaving the living room to make single cups.

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Gallon Storage Bags

Keep a box nearby to immediately secure tiny toy pieces, Lego parts, or instruction manuals.

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Long Extension Cords

Needed for the tree lights, new electronic gifts, or plugging in chargers while sitting on the floor.

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