Week Two of the 12 Week Holiday Plan!

Budget:
One of the first things you want to do is determine a budget.  Budget now for gifts, food, new decorations, holiday outfits, and anything else that relates to your holidays.  After you create your budget stick to it!

Try to purchase some of the gifts on your list this week.  Wrap them and hide them from prying eyes.  Be sure to look for "on sale" items.  Include all of your lists in your Holiday Notebook so that you can add to them or modify them as needed.  To learn more about how to make an HG Labs Holiday Notebook-read blog post "Week One".

Scheduling:
Include travel plans in your Holiday Notebook.  Schedule now to get the best accommodations and deals!  Also, schedule any help from cleaning companies or meal services now.  Don't forget making hair appointments!  If you like to take family photos this would be a great time to schedule your session.

Decorating:
Design your decorating plans in your notebook.  For example your Halloween look, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's.  You may even want to carry this ideal out for additional holidays such asValentines, Easter, and any other special days you want to include.  (This could be added later too.)  Hint:  Take pictures of your tables, trees and decorations if you would like to duplicate any of them again next year; using the pictures for inspiration.

Cooking:

Make a list of your favorite dishes that everyone would miss if you didn't bring to holiday gatherings.  Also make a list of holiday meals you would like to prepare.  Check out new recipes in magazines and gather recipes you have gleaned from other great cooks you know!  Decide where each event is being hosted and

what each person will be responsible for... including you!


Next Week (Week Three)...Organizing cllutter and more Holiday Notebook ideas!

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