Christmas All Year Community

It all begins on August 30th. Who's up to give it a go this year?

Holiday Grand Plan

I can't wait to see how far I get this year!

Thanks for the info, now my notebook is taking shape.


Why is it when it is based on Christmas even housework seems fun.

Only 20 more days till it starts. I'll keep you posted as to how I'm doing. I'll be looking at my notebook later today to see what I need to update and what sheets I need to print off.

Count me in, I have plans to do the notebook and start organising this weekend...

I'm thinking about jump starting mine this weekend as well, just a lot of things to get done and I figure if I make it a goal to get it down for the sake of Christmas then I will probably do the work with a smile.

10 more days till HGP

It's been awhile since I have been on this site but I am definitely going to try the HGP 09!

It starts tomorrow - I spent ages last night getting my binder together ready for this week.

I have lots of lists to make:
Menu's to plan
Grocery Shopping lists
Gift ideas list
House maintenance list for each room, each week of the plan
Christmas card list (I have some left over from last year, so I am going to get a some done early).

Wow there is so much to do.

We are decorating in November this year so we can turn the outside lights on by the 1st of December - I can't wait.

Jodie - I can't wait to start this year. Although my binder organising will be starting tomorrow (my Saturday). So many lists to go through.

I am going to begin tonight! My pages are printed out and in order in my binder. Tonight I will begin my list making.

nettescapes & everybody - let us know how you're coming along with the plan. Perhaps we'll be able to get ideas from each other.

I have done my Christmas card list for CAY and will add to it as I get more information

I have done my personal Christmas card list

I have done a list for my clients (I don't send to all clients)...

I have made a list of presents in the Christmas cupboard

I have made a list of gift ideas for those I want to buy for

I have made a list of baking presents that need to be made - starting with the christmas cakes and puddings that get started in October. As well as fudges, cookies etc.

I have been through the house and made a maintenance list for each room and what I want to accomplish before Christmas - this is pretty big and I don't think it will all get done but at least I have an idea of what I want to do.

I have made my gift list, my card list, my baking list, a renovations list (small things), decorations list, and a menus for Christmas and Thanksgiving.

I have also made a tentative plan for the lighting scheme for the front yard. We do not have a porch.

I am really trying to stick with the HGP because this year we are having Christmas at my house with the in-laws. My husband has 7 brothers and sisters and tons of nieces and nephews.

nettescraps - you sure have motivation in doing the HGP - I know you'll be able to do it!

I am not religiously following this grand plan...however, I am planning my x-mas way ahead of time. I have already started x-mas shopping and have a little stash of gifts packed up in my room..all wrapped up and ready for x-mas morning!

I have also started making lists for gifts...I have never been so excited and eager for the holidays to come!

I purchased a few gifts, yeah!