After Christmas in July sales, I started picking up a few things here and there for the holidays. Christmas in July at our house, should be called let’s purchase for ourselves July.  But now it’s that time of the year to start thinking about the holidays. See All Beth Ann’s Books 

After years of doing everything the entire month of November. I started December 2020, a slow and steady way, but this is the first year I have written it down. Slow and steady but…WOW what a list.

Add what you need for yourself and family, and remember this is just Christmas, no Thanksgiving.

Christmas List or Ideas – Stocking Stuffer List

Start shopping as you go – see something pick it up, get one gift card per week,

Start any Handmade items you need to Make

Photo’s for cards (if doing)Schedule, whole family start talking and plan,

Start a Holiday Calendar – travel times, shopping days, other life appointments, doctor-dentist, birthdays etc.

Talk over with loved ones who, what, where – travel? no travel? Who is hosting? Gifts? Photo Shot?

Meal ideas – purchase can goods and freezer items ONLY early if on sale

Need a quilt quilted??? Call long arm quilter or get it there NOW ! They book up and some/most close down for the holidays

Deep Clean the Living room – Declutter – This is the time I like to have drapes/curtains cleaned, larger rugs cleaned, shampoo carpets, any furniture that need cleaned or repaired.

Deep Clean Your own Bedroom and Closet – Take off bed skirt wash, vacuum under everything, declutter clean off and out your dresser. Dust blinds, clean windows, wash drapes/curtains, bedding, your main bathroom too – floor, grout, shower, toilets, clean light, mirrors, shower curtains and linens

Closet – Go through clothes, put summer away if climate allows, organize jewelry, shoes and bags. Send anything to dry cleaner

Budget – Plan ahead and make the holiday better without charging or worrying about money. I have a line budget column and I know the amount, know it’s saved and what can be spent, plan a head for next year start 2023 or now.

Purchase holiday home show tickets – Great early gift too !

Let the Fun Begin – Remember Slow and Steady

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