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==> Use your calendar. Now that you’ re clear about your intentions, calendar them in. Writing them down for follow-up on a specific date will help you to remember to do it and will keep things from falling to the last minute. Here is a list of activities you can pencil in on your calendar:
Schedule family meeting to discuss plans and intentions for the holiday season Make airline, hotel, and rental car arrangements( if traveling out of town for the holidays)-- ASAP Holiday decorating( indoor, outdoor, office, etc.) Finalize holiday entertainment plan and guest list Mail invitations or call to invite others to events you have planned Meal planning and preparation( can some cooking be done ahead of time and frozen?) Prepare gift list Holiday gift making / holiday baking Gift selection & purchase Gift wrapping Prepare mailing list or database for holiday cards / letters / e-mails Prepare holiday cards, letters, e-mails, Website Mail cards, letters, packages Gather information about volunteer opportunities and calendar in activities you choose to do Finalize charitable giving plan for 2000
Happy holiday organizing!
About The Author Kathy Paauw, President of Paauwerfully Organized, specializes in helping busy executives, professionals, and entrepreneurs declutter their schedules, spaces and minds. She is a certified business / personal coach and professional organizer. Contact her by visiting her website at http:// www. orgcoach. net and learn how you can Find ANYTHING in 5 Seconds- Guaranteed.
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