Michelle - I make lists of all I want to get done before Christmas in each category, then I have to find a place for each of the items in my calendar so I know what has to be then when to get to a stress-free (maybe more of a stress-less) Christmas.
Who is getting ready?
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Oh I am looking forward to the HGP!! I've printed the calendar pages, and marked any events I already know of (birthdays etc). I've also printed the first five weeks of tasks.
I think I'll need to write down a routine of some sort to help me stick to it though. For example, my older daughter is in Pre-Kindy on Thursday mornings, which will be the ideal time for shopping and errands.
I think I'll need to write down a routine of some sort to help me stick to it though. For example, my older daughter is in Pre-Kindy on Thursday mornings, which will be the ideal time for shopping and errands.
Thanks Lucie. I think I'll do that at some point today.
Sarah I like the idea of scheduling routines.
Sarah I like the idea of scheduling routines.
KOP is my mall...well, not MINE,
It really is huge...I hardly ever do both sides (the Macy's side or Court, and the Sears side - the Plaza) in one day. Do you bring a shopping cart to carry the bags? It sounds like a fun trip! Enjoy!
I've been revisiting my lists and I went ahead and printed monthly calendar pages for the rest of the year, noting each HGP week and other misc. "to remember" dates like:
- Christmas Countdown weeks (in case I follow it too this year)
- Rudolph Days!!! (need I say more? )
- Weekends DH is working a Saturday
- Notre Dame home games (so we know when NOT to plan shopping trips near that side of town)
- Birthdays
- Days the dogs need heartworm or flea/tick meds
DH and I looked over them together and have them up on the fridge. We are supposed to sit down and pencil in dates to work on our list of DIY projects around the house.
It is helping us feel a bit more organized - well me at least!!!
- Christmas Countdown weeks (in case I follow it too this year)
- Rudolph Days!!! (need I say more?
)- Weekends DH is working a Saturday
- Notre Dame home games (so we know when NOT to plan shopping trips near that side of town)
- Birthdays
- Days the dogs need heartworm or flea/tick meds
DH and I looked over them together and have them up on the fridge. We are supposed to sit down and pencil in dates to work on our list of DIY projects around the house.
It is helping us feel a bit more organized - well me at least!!!
Many of you are way ahead of me, but I feel so much better since I tackled the Master bedroom earlier this week. I printed out some pages, but need to put them in my notebook. The wedding will consume my next two days, but I will have Monday - Wednesday next week before I have to go back to work.
Lots of great school supplies on sale for new binders or assorted stationary needs for new planners!:snowball:
Despite not being here much last month, I have been in my book daily. I have all of my lists done: shopping, gifts, holiday meals, sweets/treats, etc. I have been spending a lot of time printing recipes and trying new desserts from various sites. I've even been listening to holiday music and adding to my music and movie collections.
Aggy!!!!! Welcome home!!!!!! We have missed you so much!!!!
Reading your post made me get instantly excited about christmas 2011! Hurray!!! We are going to have so much fun , together, here at our magical holiday home!!!!!!!!!
Reading your post made me get instantly excited about christmas 2011! Hurray!!! We are going to have so much fun , together, here at our magical holiday home!!!!!!!!!
I must have missed this earlier. But, I buy the frozen bread dough from the grocery store each fall. Here it is in the freezer section in an orange package by Rhodes. I like to bake bread and I keep the ingredients on hand...but, my loaves always turn out pretty heavy and kind of doughy. So, it isn't an art I've perfected either.
Banana bread and pumpkin bread I can do pretty well. Actually, I even do pizza dough and breadsticks from scratch. They all turn out so much better than my bread!! I've been saying for years that I should pick up a bread machine at goodwill.The best homemade bread dough recipe for just plain old-fashioned bread is in Better Homes and Garden's cookbook. Mine is the old one with the red and white gingham cover. The first time I made it, I was in third grade!
Thanks Candysprinkles, I've never seen anything like that here, although I think I'll look closer. Could be something I've missed as I've not been looking.
MissJane, I need to source me a recipe to try and try and try again
MissJane, I need to source me a recipe to try and try and try again
Hi Everybody! It is August 16th! Twelve more days.... until our 2011 Holiday Grand Plan Wonderfulness begins!!!
I really like it when the HGP begins! I feel the energy of "Christmas Lovers" around the world.... beginning to prepare for the wonderful holidays! Nobody in my neighborhood... or in my family.... will be thinking about Christmas! But.... my MHH Family will be thinking and planning... and buzzing with ideas here at our Magical Holiday Home!
I really like it when the HGP begins! I feel the energy of "Christmas Lovers" around the world.... beginning to prepare for the wonderful holidays! Nobody in my neighborhood... or in my family.... will be thinking about Christmas! But.... my MHH Family will be thinking and planning... and buzzing with ideas here at our Magical Holiday Home!
Excited as well
As usually I show up at the beginning each year, hopefully this year I'll make it through to the end. But every little bit helps. Looking forward to the season. ~ Farmerswife
As usually I show up at the beginning each year, hopefully this year I'll make it through to the end. But every little bit helps. Looking forward to the season. ~ Farmerswife
Oh I'm excited now. SN I love how you put that about everyone close may not be thinking Christmas but our MHH family are. I love it
Hi, everyone! I just joined this forum yesterday after reading about it on Organized Christmas. I am one of those people who starts playing Christmas music in the car in October, just to get into the holiday spirit (of course, only when I don't have any other passengers! ). Looking forward to being more "on top of things" this Christmas season!
). Looking forward to being more "on top of things" this Christmas season!