Well, we only have around four weeks left until Christmas to go now.... Don't be one of those people who leaves everything to the last minute - plan now for a stress free holiday! If you haven't already - make a list, check it twice - don't be worrying about who has been naughty or nice... Below is a checklist that I personally use every year in order to plan for Christmas...
October...
- Book hairdressing appointment for December - you would be surprised how busy they get around the festive season.
- List the friends, family and others that you need to purchase gifts for.
- Purchase your Christmas cards - don't forget that you may have spare cards left over from last year --- save yourself some money!
- Make a list of people you will be sending Christmas cards to.
- Order your ham and turkey and/or seafood - you do not want to be dissapointed.
- Write out your Christmas Cards.
- Send out international cards to ensure they receive them in time. The postal services are extremely busy in the month of December - get in early.
- Shop for new Christmas decorations - if you need new ones. They get heavily reduced after Christmas (the best time to stock up on them).
- Check Christmas light bulbs - and purchase new ones if neccessary.
- Purchase your christmas gifts (refer to your list)
- Post Christmas Cards - always keep spare cards on hand (just in case).
- Put up the Christmas tree and decorate your house.
- Plan your food and drink shopping early.
- Purchase your gift wrapping items - don't forget to check what you have left over from the previous year.
- Wrap presents - make sure you have everyone covered.
- Ensure you have the batteries required for any toys that may be given as presents on Christmas day.
- Purchase any last minute gifts
- Clean your fridge and oven
- Purchase drinks and perishable foods a day or two prior to Christmas day.
- Make a time-plan for Christmas day - to avoid panic.
- Check cameras for batteries.
- Prepare any salads and food that you can for the big day ahead.
- Set and decorate the table (if possible).
- Wrap any last minute presents.
- Ensure that you have checked your list twice and you have everything you need.
- Get up nice and early - Christmas day isn't just for the kids you know.
- Put the Christmas turkey onto cook.
- Make the last minite preparations such as vegetables, desserts, etc.
- And most importantly of all - enjoy your Christmas day - stress free - with your family and friends...
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All of our Christmas shopping both for food,drinks & presents is already done.
ReplyDeleteWe usually try get it all drinks & food shopping done by middle of November & the present shopping for others done by June.
You have provided some great tips another great tip I would like to add if I may.
Once a month when you go shopping buy a $10.00 or $20.00 or more if you can afford it Gift Card that way when Christmas rolls around you have the money covered (either fully or partly) already for the food & drinks.
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Hi sweety - Thanks so much for your comment. You sound more organised than even *I* am lol.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic tip - perhaps I should write a blog about Christmas time budgeting also - something a lot of us can struggle with.