Your Handy Holiday Home Phone Checklist
November 25, 2025 Category: Residential Services
The holiday season is busy, cozy, and sometimes a little chaotic, and staying connected shouldn’t add to the stress. From hosting family, travelling, or just getting ready for winter weather, your home phone can be a simple tool that keeps everything running smoothly.
We’ve put together a Holiday Home Phone Checklist you can print, pin to your fridge, and use throughout the season. From emergency readiness to fun voicemail ideas, this guide helps you get the most out of your Execulink Home Phone.
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Be Ready for Holiday Emergencies
Winter weather and holiday gatherings can be unpredictable. A quick home phone check helps you stay prepared.
✔ Essential Emergency Numbers List
Keep these written and near your phone:
- Local emergency services
- Hydro outage line
- Road conditions hotline
- Neighbours or nearby family
- Your veterinarian (for holiday pet mishaps!)
✔ Test Your Cordless Handsets
Make sure they’re fully charged and placed where everyone can find them.
✔ Know Where Your Backup Phone Is
If you have a corded backup phone, keep it plugged in or easily accessible.
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Hosting Guests? Make Communication Easy
When family and friends visit, your home phone becomes the hub of the house.
✔ Share Your Home Phone Number
Add it to your holiday invitations or group chats so guests can reach you easily.
✔ Set Up Call Waiting
That way you won’t miss important calls during the holiday rush.
✔ Keep a Notepad by the Phone
Perfect for messages, grocery lists, or gift reminders that pop up during conversations.
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Travelling Over the Holidays? Prep Your Phone Before You Go
Your Execulink Home Phone can make travelling easier and help protect your home while you’re away.
✔ Use Call Forwarding
Forward your home phone to your mobile so you never miss a call while on the go.
✔ Consider a Custom Away Voicemail
Let callers know you’re travelling but will return their call soon.
✔ Share an Alternate Contact
Add someone local, like a neighbour or house sitter, to your voicemail message for emergencies.
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Add a Little Holiday Fun
Your home phone can spread some festive cheer too!
✔ Create a Holiday Greeting Voicemail
Try something warm and simple like:
Happy Holidays! You’ve reached the [Last Name] household. We’re busy decking the halls at the moment, leave a message and we’ll call you back soon!
✔ Set Up Quiet Hours
If your device supports it, silence rings after bedtime to protect those long winter naps.
✔ Keep Kids’ Wish Lists Off the Phone Line
If little ones will be calling grandparents or Santa, make sure your long-distance plans are in order.
A Home Phone from Execulink is a simple, reliable way to stay connected, and a little preparation can make the season feel smoother and more enjoyable for everyone.
Don’t forget to download and print the Holiday Home Phone Checklist below to keep everything organized and easy to find throughout the season!
