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Rudolph days in 2010
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Thanks for the kind words....BUT my 2009 Rudolph Days were not as I planned either....LOL...SO
for 2010.....I am taking a new approach....
1. I will use Rudolph Day to feel the LOVE of Christmas....not the stress....do something FUN
2. My list for each Rudolph Day will consist of ONE thing to do that month....I think part of my problem is I try for too much and end up doing nothing!!! So one thing for me....now thats now to say on other days I might not do other things BUT for Rudolph Day....JUST ONE.....plus the fun....and I will count it as a success!!!!
for 2010.....I am taking a new approach....
1. I will use Rudolph Day to feel the LOVE of Christmas....not the stress....do something FUN
2. My list for each Rudolph Day will consist of ONE thing to do that month....I think part of my problem is I try for too much and end up doing nothing!!! So one thing for me....now thats now to say on other days I might not do other things BUT for Rudolph Day....JUST ONE.....plus the fun....and I will count it as a success!!!!
Yes, me too!
I will focus on playing some Christmas music and look through my notebook ... and not "having to do something" ... cuz for me ... I had so much I could do, I ended up doing nothing in 2009. :-(
It's a good thought. I just need to keep it simple. I like the idea of having the 25th of each month to remember Christmas and perhaps do a "little" something.
I will focus on playing some Christmas music and look through my notebook ... and not "having to do something" ... cuz for me ... I had so much I could do, I ended up doing nothing in 2009. :-(
It's a good thought. I just need to keep it simple. I like the idea of having the 25th of each month to remember Christmas and perhaps do a "little" something.
I did good with Rudy Days until the summer hit.... I want to work on my planning calendars this week.... maybe I will plan a tentative activity each month. At least I will have something to looking forward to.
I had all these plans in January for Christmas 2009 & thought Rudy Day would help me stay on track all year. However, month after month went by & I didn't follow through. Often I'm at work that day & plan to have Rudy Day over the weekend. And we all know how weekends are packed as it is, but I'm determined to make time for Christmas each month even if its just a hour. I've felt I needed hours to devote to Rudy Day, but an hour is a great place to start. I'll review my list of Christmas "projects" soon & see if I can get some fun planned for each month (an hour once a month is doable)! Thanks for the inspiration!
We can do some brainstorming together and share ideas.
For me -- one of the most helpful things is to work on our home throughout the year. Everything seems to pile up between Thanksgiving and Christmas. and the more organized, and decluttered, that things are -- the better shape for the run-up to Christmas.
And -- Jumpstart January is EXTREMELY helpful to me. Because January and February are gloomy, dreary months - spent inside -- and it is GREAT to have housekeeping projects.
For me -- one of the most helpful things is to work on our home throughout the year. Everything seems to pile up between Thanksgiving and Christmas. and the more organized, and decluttered, that things are -- the better shape for the run-up to Christmas.
And -- Jumpstart January is EXTREMELY helpful to me. Because January and February are gloomy, dreary months - spent inside -- and it is GREAT to have housekeeping projects.
SparkleNana I love the idea of "Jumpstart January"!! You are absolutely right about Jan/Feb. They will be great months to do some heavy duty decluttering and organizing. Thanks for the great idea!
I've decided not to stress out about the ideas that didn't get accomplished for Christmas this year, but to write them down now , while I have them on my mind, and start attacking that list in Jan.
Jackfrosty that's what I've done. I've already started a list of things for 2010. As part of my Rudy days I've decided when shopping for gifts, I will do it by family. My intention is to focus on one family each month instead of the way I have been doing it in past years.
In the past, I've started Christmas shopping for the next year right after Christmas when the sales and markdowns were really good. I also got all of my ideas together for what I wanted to make. When I left my store job last year, it put me in a bind and I wasn't able to do those things. This year I'm back to the second job and a little better financially so I plan to do what I have in the past. I must admit I was in a stage of depression and I kind of backed off from what I normally do because I was a bit scared of a bad outcome. I even got a Rudolph last year that I didn't take out for Ruddy Day because I was afraid to think of anything. Everything fell behind around the house also because of ,like some on her are saying life gets int he way. I've been feeling like I lost control of everything. Things are looking better though and hopefully I'll get back on track. So
1. I will also make a list on the January Ruddy Day of what to get done on the rest of the Ruddy Days to follow.
2. I will continue to eliminate more clutter in my home and use a couple of my Ruddy Days to do that.
3. I will work on my Christmas notebook to go with what I think I can use (usaully I copy all fo the printables and other pages and it all seems overwhelming to try to get everything done that they suggest) I've been wanting to so this for a couple of years and I plan to do it for sure this year.
Well, that's how I'm starting out.Thank you for starting this thread and I'll be checking in often.
1. I will also make a list on the January Ruddy Day of what to get done on the rest of the Ruddy Days to follow.
2. I will continue to eliminate more clutter in my home and use a couple of my Ruddy Days to do that.
3. I will work on my Christmas notebook to go with what I think I can use (usaully I copy all fo the printables and other pages and it all seems overwhelming to try to get everything done that they suggest) I've been wanting to so this for a couple of years and I plan to do it for sure this year.
Well, that's how I'm starting out.Thank you for starting this thread and I'll be checking in often.
Hey everyone, don't forget this site http://www.melindawhitehead.com/HolidayNotebooks.htm. there are a few new pages there and she has a Rudolph Day front page there also. I think Melinda has done a great job with these and I use her pages often.
Aggy, I can see the possibilities of shopping by family. That is something else for me to consider. I'm also thinking about suggesting with my family that maybe it's time to draw names for next Christmas. There are four nieces and nephews still in school. My idea is to still buy for them, but the three that have graduated should be included in the adult gift exchange. With all the budget issues this year, I'm thinking that it might be a good idea for changes in 2010!
Rudy Day.
I did not make it a priority this year and it's a relief to see that i m not the only one!
Pamelajane
I did not make it a priority this year and it's a relief to see that i m not the only one!
Pamelajane
Good Morning! How is your weather? Winter - or summer - it CAN be extreme! Extreme weather is keeping us inside on the USA East Coast right now. If extreme weather isn't hitting you right now --- it will eventually! Extreme weather is a good time for planning - for me. And today - we are having a big snowstorm! Perfect weather for Christmas planning!
Hopefully ....... as I finish up Christmas things today....... I can be jotting down plans and ideas for Rudy Days during 2010! Lots of things to think about. Good things!
Hopefully ....... as I finish up Christmas things today....... I can be jotting down plans and ideas for Rudy Days during 2010! Lots of things to think about. Good things!
I did not religously observe Rudolph Days this past year - I was aware of them - usually did my tasks on other days as I could fit them in. I tend to do more starting in June forwards...
I need to start thinking about how I can handle Rudolph Days and just general Christmas planning next year - I am going to assume that the new baby will make it harder to find the time!
I'm due Feb 06, 2010 so potentially both Jan and Feb Rudolph Days are out for me - lol
I can already tell that the baby "stuff" is going to take over the house - or at least it going to try! Just part of the territory, I guess!
I think that Rudolph Days will continue to be a good reminder for me to stay on track with Christmas planning. My crafting of gifts was at nil this year, and I don't expect much better for this coming year - until I hit my "mom stride" anyway - we'll see how it goes.
So if I can focus on the planning parts, creating lists, updating addresses - that will be a big help.
I also plan to continue my practice of shopping early - perhaps leaning more heavily on the whole online shopping route - watching for deals, taking advantage of free shipping, etc.
It is going to be a whole new world for me next year!
I need to start thinking about how I can handle Rudolph Days and just general Christmas planning next year - I am going to assume that the new baby will make it harder to find the time!
I'm due Feb 06, 2010 so potentially both Jan and Feb Rudolph Days are out for me - lol
I can already tell that the baby "stuff" is going to take over the house - or at least it going to try! Just part of the territory, I guess!
I think that Rudolph Days will continue to be a good reminder for me to stay on track with Christmas planning. My crafting of gifts was at nil this year, and I don't expect much better for this coming year - until I hit my "mom stride" anyway - we'll see how it goes.
So if I can focus on the planning parts, creating lists, updating addresses - that will be a big help.
I also plan to continue my practice of shopping early - perhaps leaning more heavily on the whole online shopping route - watching for deals, taking advantage of free shipping, etc.
It is going to be a whole new world for me next year!
You'll have such a fun Christmas with your new little one next year AuntJamelle! I love watching the kids discover things this time of year, it's so much fun.
I've gotten a bin to keep all my craft supplies and other items for Rudy day next year, so I'll be prepared to get lots done each month.
Can't wait until Friday!
I've gotten a bin to keep all my craft supplies and other items for Rudy day next year, so I'll be prepared to get lots done each month.
Can't wait until Friday!
For Rudy Days in 2010- I want to spend those days feeling and celebrating the spirit of Christmas. Because the season is so hectic, there are many times when I want to spend the evening watching a Christmas movie or just listening to a Christmas CD but there is this so much going on, I often don't take the time to do that.
So, my Rudy days will be spent doing the quiet, smaller things I long for during the Christmas season.
Annie
So, my Rudy days will be spent doing the quiet, smaller things I long for during the Christmas season.
Annie
I'm afraid i didn't do much on ruddy day as in the past Maybe that is why xmas didn't turn out that good Didn't even decorate this year and there is 30 boxes of decorations in the attic Just couldn't get into it
So this year I want to try to get back on track
So this year I want to try to get back on track