It’s official, holidays are here and let’s face it: you’re in the thick of it. From juggling shifts to managing last-minute orders, it’s the busiest time of the year—and we know you’re pulling out all the stops to keep things running.

So we thought we could cut you some slack this week and hit you with a holiday survival guide.

🎶 The Holiday Playlist You Didn’t Know You Needed 🎶

If you’re still navigating packed shifts or chasing down solutions and it’s looking like you’ll be stocked at the warehouse these days, music is gonna be your secret weapon. 

1. “All I Want for Christmas Is You” – Mariah Carey

This is the anthem for when you’re desperately searching for that perfect worker or team member. You’re swiping through different agencies to get the ultimate worker for a last minute gap thinking “All I want is you Traba”. 

2. “Last Christmas” – Wham!

You’ve been let down before—someone ghosted, or a worker didn’t show up. Play this one, have a moment, and then get back on your game or just give us a call.

3. “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” – Brenda Lee

When the energy is good, shifts are flowing, and your team is crushing it. Bonus points if we’re the ones making this possible.

4. “Feliz Navidad” – José Feliciano

For all our Spanish speakers out there—we see you, we hear you, and we know you’ve been singing this one since day one.

Here’s the full playlist—knock yourself out, hit play, and get through the holiday hustle. 

📽️ 5 Must-Watch Holiday Movie

When the shifts are over (or you need a little background cheer to power through), a good holiday movie can do wonders.

1. Home Alone

For when you’re left alone in the warehouse during the busiest time of the year, plotting how to keep everything running . 

2. A Christmas Story

Classic chaos at its finest. From mishaps to small wins, it’s a reminder that things can go wrong, but they always come together in the end. Sound familiar?

3. Die Hard

Yes, it’s a Christmas movie. No, we’re not debating this. When your warehouse feels like a battlefield, channel your inner John McClane and get the job done.

4. The Grinch

For those days when the holiday cheer hasn’t hit you yet. It’s fine. We’ve all had Grinch moments—just don’t steal anyone’s lunch from the break room.

 🍗 Fuel Up
We’re not letting you go hungry just because you’re working late. You can still get a pretty decent holiday meals. We’ve lined up some holiday classics and thrown in a little creativity so you don’t have to.

1. Breakfast-for-Dinner anyone?

Eggs, pancakes, and a touch of cinnamon? Yes please. Low-stress, high calorie, plus a cozy and festive vibe.

2. High End Mac & Cheese
The MVP of comfort food. Add a festive twist with breadcrumbs, a sprinkle of nutmeg, or even some leftover ham if you’re feeling fancy. Guaranteed to keep you powered through the holiday rush.

3. Too busy to cook?
Just a friendly reminder Doordash is working holidays too, just like you and us. (Plus he’s or partner 🤫)

We know the hustle doesn’t stop during the holidays. But for now, from all of us at Traba: Happy Holidays.