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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 !
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