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HOLIDAY TO DO LIST

After Thanksgiving

Commit to a holiday budget for gifts, decorations or activities.

Do any online shopping. Order gifts now so you have lots o

time to wrap them once they arrive.

Update any holiday mailing list.

Set aside a single place to collect receipts throughout the s

Buy stamps, cards and wrapping supplies.

for returning or exchanging items.

Put all activities on a calendar.

Start any decorating.

Make a list of gift recipients.

2-3 Weeks Before

Finalize menus and start a master grocery list. Know what you’ll

Confirm plans for overnight guests.

be cooking and what family members will bring.

Set up a wrapping station in a low-traffic area of your home

Shop for nonperishable items such as drinks, canned goods or

wrap gifts as you buy them.

pantry staples you’ll need.

Make sure to schedule some down time - enjoy the season

Finish sending any holiday cards and make sure any out-of-

family and friends.

town presents are mailed.

1 Week Before

Take stock of dishes and glasses. Replace any that have

Clear out your refrigerator. Toss old leftovers to make room

broken.

for big dishes and ingredients.

Buy or charge batteries for gifts, cameras, etc.

Start baking things you can freeze (ex: cookie dough, bake

Deep clean your house. Make sure to prepare space for guests

goods, etc).

staying with you.

Try to shop during non-peak hours to avoid crowds.

Finish last-minute gifts or wrapping.

Confirm holiday event attendees.

1 Day Before

Recharge the batteries on camera or video recorder.

Buy fresh flowers or arrangements to allow blooms to open

Prep for main courses or cook dishes that can be made in

Set the table.

advance.

Empty trashcans and take out the trash.

Determine cooking timeline for the next day.

Shop for fresh ingredients.

After the Holidays

Look for on-sale greeting cards, wrapping paper, ribbons,

Write Thank You letters for gifts received by mail.

ornaments, and other decorations to be used for next year.

If you’d like to make a charitable donation before the end o

Keep only the ornaments and decorations you love for next

the year, do so now.

year and donate the rest. Recycle whenever possible (ex:

Find “homes” for any new items you have received (ex: ne

wrapping paper, tree, etc.)

clothes in closet, new book on bookshelf, etc).

Store all holiday decorations, wrapping supplies, and glassware

Make note of what worked and what didn’t to review next y

together in the same location so you can find everything next

Start thinking about new goals for the year ahead!

year.

Holiday To Do List

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