Had a question about Deep Cleaning. It’s doing the big stuff. Husband helped me…we pulled the living room rug 13′ x 20′ wool rug out onto plastic in the drive-way. We powered washing it, we went over it and over it to get the water out…Pulled the plastic and rug into the garage EVERY night for four nights. It’s finally dry…probably will not do that again. But, it’s deep cleaned and perfect. Deep cleaning is to get the corners clean so when needed, you dust, vacuum and ready to go. It’s true many hands make light work, other’s live in the house? Pick a day, afternoon, weekend and everyone helps, it’s everyone’s holiday, not just yours. Make a plan. NO signing up for anything, Click on link and GET !
The idea of no drama is what my slow and steady has become these past few years. Nothing makes me happier than a list so I’m loving my Holiday To Do List here.
With all the planning, PLEASE set aside time for fun, laughter and togetherness.
I am not hosting Thanksgiving this year and that has moved me ahead on my to do list. I’m enjoying the process and stopped what I was doing to go to lunch with a surprise guest the other, ENJOY your holiday!
Go slow and steady and ENJOY, you do have the power to set the mood. See all the to do lists – September – October – November
Here are my Holiday Gift Tags, all free no signing in, just click and print in color or black and white, cut out and use ! Happy Holiday
NOW’S the time to GET it DONE – and do it ONCE. You need to purchase, wrap/tag, gift is done. Don’t over think it, don’t purchase more. Same with food, you thought about it, purchased, frozen or going to cook, it’s done.
Take a breath and ENJOY everything and everyone. Be slow and steady and in every moment.
Holiday To Do List – December
Set aside time for happiness
Holiday Calendar– Check and add things as you go – travel times, shopping days, other life appointments, doctor-dentist, birthdays etc
Check gift list– stocking stuffers and keep purchasing as you see things Christmas Eve things – NEW pajamas, one gift, decorate Christmas cookies, special dinner items
Finish Holiday Decorating – tree, house, make traditions.
Deep Clean Kitchen – Wash, wipe down kitchen cabinets – pretty much everything in the kitchen, counters clear them off, floor, oven, microwave, everything as early as possible to start the season.
Pantry, freezer, refrigerator clean and ready
Deep Clean Guest room and guest bath, sheets and fresher pillows, put in dryer for at least 30 minutes
Mail any gifts early
Meal list finalized
Grocery shop – liquor – soft drinks
Don’t’ forget Teacher gift, neighbor gifts, service vendors gifts
Wrap gifts – hide, store or under the tree
Deliver giftsyou can in person
Before guests arrive – Check guest room – Put out any quests needs, towels and a greeting basket
Cooks as much as you can before
Prep Christmas morning breakfast day/night before
Clean and TidyEVERYTHING as you go.
Check to see if batteriesand other accessories are needed for gifts.
Snuggle with cocoa, books, movies, the kids and lots of quilts
Fill stockings
Let the Fun Begin, Have a Wonderous Holiday Season
I have never written all that I do before and the realization of just what happens is a bit overwhelming.
I seem to deep clean the first part of the month and have no problem keeping the rooms done up. Not being a Halloween person, I did quite a bit of my shopping this past week.
I am not hosting Thanksgiving this year, just a bit of cooking, maybe that helps too.
Everything becomes a bit real in November. Time does not stop, Christmas is Coming. GET STARTED – September – October
To Do List for November
This is the month to Delegate to others Remember, you Delegate YOU say nothing else, they do the task, THEIR WAY !
Send out invites, Thanksgiving and Holiday
Holiday Calendar – Check and add things as you go – travel times, shopping days, other life appointments, doctor-dentist, birthdays etc.
Christmas Eve things – purchase NEW pajamas, one gift, decorate Christmas cookies, special dinner items, make a tradition
Purchase and address cards
Put up outdoor lights
Check gift list – stocking stuffers and keep purchasing as you see things, Black Friday and Cypher-Monday – Think about your own wish list, nice to have something in mind when asked.
Cooking and freezing – Do any many dishes and freeze that you can
Have on hand hot chocolate things, marshmallows, peppermint sticks
Finish making gifts
Beth Ann’s Books
Pick up holiday flowers as you see them – amaryllis – paper whites – poinsettias
Start Holiday Decorating
Make or purchase advent calendar
Donate to food bank and get list from angel tree
Support local Craft and charity events
Deep Clean Bathrooms– Floors, grout, shower, toilets, clean light, mirrors, shower curtains and linens
At NO Additional cost to you, this quilt pattern post contains affiliate links. I receive a few cents if you click to my links and purchase. These few cents help with my fabric collection and or obsession. Beth Ann and as always, Thank you for making my dream a reality ! ! www.bethanndoing.com www.thequiltladies.com
The idea of no drama is what my slow and steady has become these past few years. Nothing makes me happier than a list so I’m loving my Holiday To Do List. If you missed September Holiday To DO List it’s here for you.
Had a question about Deep Cleaning. Deep cleaning is to get the corners clean so when needed, you dust, vacuum and ready to go. It’s true many hands make light work, other’s live in the house? Pick a day, afternoon, weekend and everyone helps, it’s everyone’s holiday, not just yours. Make a plan. See The Quilt Ladies Etsy Shop
Please remember these are just idea to get you started and ready for the holiday’s, not to make anything perfect, but with little steps maybe make for time for what you want to do, not have to do. This past week has been…well any who, here you go!
Gift Storage Spot– Very important if you are purchasing early and need to keep things out of sight. Pick up tape, wrapping, boxes as you see them when doing other things
Cook and freezeAND try out all NEW recipes
Do freezer inventory and clean out
Look through decorating things – purchase things you will need, purchase wrapping things too
Gift List check– Check with family for their lists. Think about your own wish list, nice to have something in mind when asked.
Try new traditions– what worked years before
Family outfits and clothing needs for What?
Hair cuts
Set Photo Shot (if doing) Order Christmas card and thank you notes
Make all travelarrangements – Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years
If needed start purchasing liquor for events and recipes.
Purchase stamps
Deep Clean Dining Room – Clean vacuum shampoo carpet, Clean and find Serving Dishes, polish or wax dining table, make sure chairs are stable and secure
Purchase holiday home show tickets – Great early gift too !
At NO Additional cost to you, this quilt pattern post contains affiliate links. I receive a few cents if you click to my links and purchase. These few cents help with my fabric collection and or obsession. Beth Ann
and as always, Thank you for making my dream a reality ! ! www.bethanndoing.com www.thequiltladies.com
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Deep cleaning is to get the corners clean so when needed, you dust, vacuum and ready to go.
