This first week of the HGP is the week to try to plan our May-September Calendar. After we put in the "real life events" -- which we already know are going to happen: Fourth of July away from home? Houseguests? Family vacation? Kids going to sleep-away camp? Wedding trips? Family reunions?
Then..... time to arrange the weeks of the HGP to fit our own summer schedule! For example -- we will be out of town for the first couple of weeks in June. NOT a good time to assign major rooms to that week!
And -- every plan is subject to readjustment..... based on real life events!
I'm making changes to the first week! This is our planning/question week. Looking at the HGP on the OrganizedChristmas.com site...... I see that these subjects are mostly about the "Christmas aspects" of the HGP. And we are skipping them this summer! So....... I am using the time to plan the calendar for May - September.
I am also changing the first week to include: The Back Porch. Our back porch is where we spend a lot of time during the summer. It is just outside the kitchen door -- very convenient for meals and relaxation. (It is not even on the HGP!! But - I want to do it first!)
The second week of the Summer HGP is entry/foyer/front porch. This is a BIG week for me. The front hall closet is still a black hole. And the front yard takes lots of work!
This adjustment to the Summer HGP will help me. The heat and humidity will not be at their worst in early May! So these weeks will be a good time to work outside!
Does it sound as if it might be helpful to you to give the Summer 2010 HGP a whirl?
Then..... time to arrange the weeks of the HGP to fit our own summer schedule! For example -- we will be out of town for the first couple of weeks in June. NOT a good time to assign major rooms to that week!
And -- every plan is subject to readjustment..... based on real life events!
I'm making changes to the first week! This is our planning/question week. Looking at the HGP on the OrganizedChristmas.com site...... I see that these subjects are mostly about the "Christmas aspects" of the HGP. And we are skipping them this summer! So....... I am using the time to plan the calendar for May - September.
I am also changing the first week to include: The Back Porch. Our back porch is where we spend a lot of time during the summer. It is just outside the kitchen door -- very convenient for meals and relaxation. (It is not even on the HGP!! But - I want to do it first!)
The second week of the Summer HGP is entry/foyer/front porch. This is a BIG week for me. The front hall closet is still a black hole. And the front yard takes lots of work!
This adjustment to the Summer HGP will help me. The heat and humidity will not be at their worst in early May! So these weeks will be a good time to work outside!
Does it sound as if it might be helpful to you to give the Summer 2010 HGP a whirl?