The Christmas season is fast approaching. I like to get things done early and actually enjoy Christmas the way it should be, not a mad rush to buy everything ‘as seen on tv’. I found a couple of websites that have made my life so much easier. I now have a Christmas Journal and a plan. I’m ready for Christmas without all the stress and bother. The first site is FlyLady. She has helped me keep my house clean enough and then I found her Christmas journal and what a help that was. The other site I found was Organized Christmas. Between these two I have our Christmas all organized and ready.
Christmas Countdown starts today. It’s ‘Get Organized Week’ and we’re working in the Front Entrance. Here’s the tasks for this week:
- spend 15 minutes every day to get organized and update journal
- sweep down front porch
- wash door window
- wash light fixture
- put up Christmas lights while the weather is still nice
- start master gift list -usually done and mostly bought by now
- update Christmas card list and addresses
- buy any cards if needed and stamps
- make holiday travel plans
Here’s the first form. It’s for the Master Gift List and stocking stuffer ideas. I just make the list as long as necessary.
| Name: | Ideas: | Buy | Where | Make | Done | Gift/ Stocking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ella | socks |
X | yes | G | ||
| Little People beach set |
X | Walmart | S | |||
| bubble bath | X | WM | S | |||
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