DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. It’s December. Can you believe it? We always say how fast we think the year went during this month full of year end recaps and delicious holiday recipes. We’ve come to the last of this monthly series made to help get more organized and keep a clean home. I hope you’ve been enjoyed this monthly dose of inspiration. I’d love to hear how many things you were able to accomplish or which were your favorite random tasks from my lists! Roll your coins. You’ve been saving pocket change all year so time to roll it up and deposit it in the bank to help pay for all those holiday gifts! Buy stocking stuffers. Keep a look out for little gifts and treats that are compact enough to fit inside. If you need some ideas, check out what I included in my toddlers’ stockings last year and also what I’ve snuck inside their Easter baskets. Bake/Make something other than cookies. You’ll hear about all these cookie exchanges so be different at the holiday party and bring something ... Continue Reading...
10 things to do in November
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Tis the season before the season! It’s the month before Christmas and while Thanksgiving is a big one this month, those of us who are planners are already trying to get ahead on Christmas while still stuffing our face with Turkey. Welcome to the 10 things to do in November, my second to last post in this year long series! Which side do you lean in November? more of a lover of fall or someone who is itching to put up the holiday decorations? Take stock in your gift wrap materials. Do you have enough wrapping paper? Tape? Gift bags in the sizes you use? Print out some coupons! Chances are you can use some extra cash this upcoming expensive season so hop on coupons.com and other coupon sites and stock up on items with coupons! Address your Christmas cards. If you got your photos done last month and ordered them the beginning of this month, by black Friday weekend they should arrive and you send address them to mail! People (like myself) love to hang cards all December ... Continue Reading...
Year of Motivation | 10 things to do in October
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Yep it’s October. And while most are plotting their Halloween costume, I say this is the month to start planning ahead for the holiday season as well. You’ll see this month’s to do list has a mix of both things to do in the fall Halloween season but also looking ahead to the gift giving season. This will help you stress less as you can cross some things off early but can also help your wallet as your expenses can be spread out more. Learn how it's never too early to look ahead to the holiday season while also focusing on today! Let's do this, October! Plot and start your Halloween costume! You have 30 days from today to figure out what you’re going to make for you or your kids if you’re going the DIY approach. Or order early to make sure you get the costume your kids want. Have toddlers? Consider a strawberry, tiger or pig costume I’ve made for my girls in the past! Full tutorials on each link. Schedule your holiday card session. October and early November are great ... Continue Reading...