{"id":6993,"date":"2016-10-20T06:00:13","date_gmt":"2016-10-20T11:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/?p=6993"},"modified":"2016-10-20T20:35:43","modified_gmt":"2016-10-21T01:35:43","slug":"do-this-now-to-get-ready-for-the-holidays-preparation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/do-this-now-to-get-ready-for-the-holidays-preparation\/","title":{"rendered":"Do this NOW to get ready for the holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/do-this-now-to-get-ready-for-the-holidays-preparation\/do-this-now-to-get-ready-for-the-holidays-1\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6999\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"6999\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/do-this-now-to-get-ready-for-the-holidays-preparation\/do-this-now-to-get-ready-for-the-holidays-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Do-this-NOW-to-get-ready-for-the-holidays-1.png?fit=800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"October holiday organizing\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Do-this-NOW-to-get-ready-for-the-holidays-1.png?fit=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6999\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Do-this-NOW-to-get-ready-for-the-holidays-1-200x300.png?resize=200%2C300\" alt=\"do this now in October for holiday organizing\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Do-this-NOW-to-get-ready-for-the-holidays-1.png?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Do-this-NOW-to-get-ready-for-the-holidays-1.png?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Do-this-NOW-to-get-ready-for-the-holidays-1.png?resize=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1 687w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Do-this-NOW-to-get-ready-for-the-holidays-1.png?resize=470%2C705&amp;ssl=1 470w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Do-this-NOW-to-get-ready-for-the-holidays-1.png?resize=450%2C675&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Do-this-NOW-to-get-ready-for-the-holidays-1.png?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s October and we are starting to see twinkling lights on holiday trees.\u00a0 It&#8217;s tempting to wait for the day after Thanksgiving. There&#8217;s a big list ahead of you. Capitalize on the time by getting ready in small ways for the holiday.\u00a0 Stretch your preparation time forward into October.\u00a0 Do this NOW to get ready for the holidays.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Write out your holiday lists<\/strong><\/em>.<\/h3>\n<p>Start with a budget, gift list, a card list and activity lists.\u00a0 A budget is a guideline for what your expenses will be this holiday. It&#8217;s your way of keeping financially responsible when it&#8217;s easy to go off track.\u00a0 Your gift list includes all those you will be exchanging with or thanking with a gift. This can include teachers, hostesses, hair person and others.\u00a0 Your holiday card list needs tweaking with updated addresses.\u00a0 An activity list adds meaning to your holidays.\u00a0 Know that happens when and create a holiday calendar to share with your family.\u00a0 You can keep these lists in a <a href=\"http:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/tag\/holiday-notebook\/\">holiday noteboo<\/a>k.\u00a0 These are\u00a0 your guide posts for the season ahead.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Take your holiday card photos and choose a holiday card<\/strong> <\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Holiday cards are a joy to receive. Your family photo is a special way to share what&#8217;s happened this year. Now is the time to take the photo. It&#8217;s great weather to be outside for the background.\u00a0 It&#8217;s the first step for this holiday project.\u00a0 Check online for possible cards. There&#8217;s an array of choices and it&#8217;s the next step to decide on your card too.\u00a0 Get this mini project checked off and ready to go.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Shop holiday craft bazaars<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>This month is filled with the joy of holiday crafts and goodies. Use this time to check out local vendors to support local crafts people.\u00a0 There&#8217;s treats for parties and hostess gifts.\u00a0 There are theme gifts special for the holidays.\u00a0 Holiday craft bazaars also get you in the holiday spirit. You can find a list of local holiday markets online.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Check out local resources<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Maybe this year you want to have a local restaurant make the Christmas Eve lasagna.\u00a0 Maybe this year you want to have a cleaning service come in and deep clean the week before you have company.\u00a0 Think about what help would make a difference for you this holiday.\u00a0 It&#8217;s a gift you give yourself to be able to enjoy the holiday fully.\u00a0 Now is the time to gather resources and referrals for extra help.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Make a plan<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s logging onto 101 Days To Christmas or simply sitting with your calendar, now&#8217;s the time to make a plan for the holidays ahead.\u00a0 Each holiday season we vow to be more organized and more productive with our time.\u00a0 October is the time to talk to your family about <a href=\"http:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/simple-holiday-traditions\/\">simple holiday traditions, <\/a>about what&#8217;s special to them and then prioritize these activities.\u00a0 Add dates to your calendar, purchase tickets for the Nutcracker, and decide when you will pull out the decorations.\u00a0 A plan, a list and a calendar keep us in control during the holiday season.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>What are you doing NOW to get ready for the holidays?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Want more organizing and productivity tips? <a href=\"http:\/\/www.professional-organizer.com\">Join my newsletter here! <\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer; top: 36px; left: 290px;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer; top: 36px; left: 290px;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; It&#8217;s October and we are starting to see twinkling lights on holiday trees.\u00a0 It&#8217;s tempting to wait for the day after Thanksgiving. 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