Christmas 2011
As we draw closer to Christmas 2011 it’s time to start planning. Christmas preparations in advance can make your Christmas fairly stress free. I always purchase an exercise book in September and start my plan.
In one section I write a list of names for those I purchase gifts for. I then write suggestions of what I might purchase for them (I find this much easier as looking for gifts are far more focused). I have researched the internet and have made a list of Christmas 2011 top 10 gifts to make your choices so much easier. As I purchase the gifts I cross them off and if you have already purchased your gift wrapping wrap the present store it.
Food Preparations for Christmas 2011
Next in another section of the book I write the menu for Christmas Day and then a list of what will need to be purchased for the menus and any special menus over the holiday period in categories
1: Dry goods including cans, pretzels, drinks etc.
2: Frozen goods
3: Fresh goods that can only be purchased at last minute
With the dry goods I find adding a packet of pretzels or a bottle of pop or anything else relevant can be purchased each week with your groceries will soon add up and to a nice store of “goodies” If you have enough freezer space you may be able to purchase frozen “treats” too.
I then write in another section the Christmas extra’s wrapping paper, stocking fillers, candles, serviettes, decorations and anything else you may think of that you may need and can be picked up gradually when visiting the $2 store.
I find this method is certainly a huge help to a “Stress Free” Christmas and with spreading my purchases over a period of a few months less taxing on my budget.
Finally, after much research on the internet I have compiled a list of the 10 top gifts for Christmas 2011for “Him” “Her” “Boys” “Girls” “Babies” and even the family pet.
Head over to top gifts for christmas to see what they are and I wish you all stress free and safe and happy Christmas 2011.
