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*First, write the dates on your calendar of every event, program, party and family gathering you expect to attend. If you plan to bring food or gifts, write those down too.
*Write in when your bills are due, and promise to pay them on time.
*Determine your holiday budget and promise not to go one penny over it.
*Make a list of who you will give gifts to, and what you'd like to give them.
*Plan your menus now.
*Do as much grocery shopping now as you can. Cook and bake ahead as much as you can. It's not too early to start!
*Buy or make as many gifts ahead as you can, get them wrapped, labeled and hidden.
*Buy, make, write or print out any Christmas cards you want to send.
*As soon as Thanksgiving is over, go through your Christmas decorations to purge, add or revive
*Get my new e-book to help you with all the details
*Remember to keep things simple
*Plan now to enjoy the holidays!
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More Holiday Articles:
How to Create Your Own Holiday Organizational Manual
by Jennifer Tankersley
When my first child was born, I realized that I wanted to make each holiday memorable. I don’t mean grand and glorious (although that may naturally be part of the beautiful holiday season), but rich with family experiences and rituals. I set about researching each holiday and finding lots of ideas. I quickly ran into the problem of trying to find all of the gems I’d discovered last year again this year. More details
Easy Christmas Decorating Ideas for a Stress-free Holiday Season
by Denise Willms
Decorating during the Christmas season is so much fun. It’s time spent with the family and everyone loves to see what you have done.
I don’t know about you, but where we live, there are four or five streets that are truly decorated to the hilt. Almost every house on the street has lights all over and lawn ornaments. It’s so much fun to take our family to see all the lights and decorations More details
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Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining
by Kelly McCausey
It's the first week of November already! Yikes! Where has this year gone to?
If you're like many women, you're beginning to feel a little panic as you look at the calendar and realize there are only a few weeks until Thanksgiving and then a few more until Christmas! Anxiety comes as your mind reviews the many tasks (and few hours) that lie ahead. More apprehension settles in if you're concerned about having enough money to do all the things you'd like, and still be able to keep up with the bills!
Well, don't panic! I'm a practical person who operates well with lists, so grab a pen and paper and let's make a plan.
