Here we go! If you haven't had a chance to print out the lists for your planner, here is Week 1 - it's all about the front porch and lists.
HOLIDAY PREP: LISTS, LISTS, LISTS
HOLIDAY PREP: LISTS, LISTS, LISTS
- Print the Holiday Grand Plan calendars for reference.
- Make the following lists:
- Gifts to be given, amount to spend (include family, friends, school, church, etc)
- Christmas card list (computerize it!) Print list and update it, if needed. Decide how many cards are needed.
- Visits to make
- Parties/Entertaining
- Menus for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, other parties
- Goodies for Sharing/Gifts. Decide how much needs to be made and divide it between the weeks from now through December 1.
- Favorite Meals of Family members for freezing ahead.
- Long-term shopping list divided into: canned foods, perishables for each holiday, linens and dishes, decorations, etc.
- Create a Christmas planner to organize holiday planning.