I didn’t use MY own ideas last year. We did a huge oversea’s trip and then all Husband’s health problems, I was a bit of a mess and over my head in every other detail.
BUT ! ! Here I go, anew in 2026
I get going early in the mornings and decided one thing a day, it’s the cleaning part I really need this year ! My goal is NO hurry this year !
Okay…I am going to try! It’s all about my slow and steady thing, and happiness. This is my list Christmas, no Thanksgiving !
WHY, because my sister-in-law hosts and
I just arrive with food ! Love that about her !
- Christmas List or Ideas – Stocking Stuffer List
Start shopping as you go – see something pick it up, get one gift card per week, remember My Etsy and Print and eBooksStart any Handmade items you need to Make
Photo’s for cards (if doing)Schedule, whole family start talking and plan,
Start Your 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
QUILTER – Need a quilt quilted??? – Call long arm quilter or get it there NOW ! They book up and some/most close down for the holidays
I doing the – Get Your Home Holiday Ready First,
Instead of trying to deep clean the entire house in December, do a little at a time.
Living Room
- Clean drapes or curtains.
- Shampoo carpets or clean rugs.
- Repair or clean furniture.
- Dust those forgotten corners.
- Wash any linens , sheets, quilts you think you may need
Bedroom & Closet
- Wash bedding and bed skirt.
- Vacuum under the bed.
- Declutter dressers and nightstands.
- Wash windows and blinds.
- Organize your closet.
- Put away summer clothes (if your weather allows).
- Sort jewelry, shoes, and handbags.
- Take dry cleaning in early.
Bathroom, Main and Guest
I will probably have to do this again in November our water?!?
- Scrub the shower and grout.
- Clean mirrors and light fixtures.
- Wash shower curtains.
- Refresh towels and linens.
Plan Your Holiday Budget
I am giving myself a stress free Christmas
- Decide what you want to spend before you begin shopping
- Break it down in categories
Gifts
Food
Decorations
Travel
All Extras
If you start planning now, this next holiday and next coming years will be even easier. -
Purchase holiday home show tickets – Great early gift too !
Let the Fun Begin – Remember Slow and Steady
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Meet Beth Ann: A Quilter and an Author who decided to self-publish her quilt books and quilt patterns, SEE her BOOKS on Amazon and PDF download quilt patterns on Etsy
Beth Ann and as always,
Thank you for making my dream a reality
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