Holiday Grand Plan 2009

[Mrs.Claus]

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!

[Noel+]

Thanksl It is always so excited to view the GP!

[ksrjreed]

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


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

[Mrs.Claus]

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.

[Jodie]

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

[ksrjreed]

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.

[Mrs.Claus]

10 more days till HGP

[Noel+]

Amazing, isn't it? Just 10 days!

[nettescraps]

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

[Jodie]

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.

[Mrs.Claus]

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.

[Noel+]

Whoa.........you people are way ahead of me. I'm working tomorrow, sleeping Sunday, and working the following 6 days. Not much list making occuring!

[nettescraps]

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

[Mrs.Claus]

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

[Jodie]

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.

[nettescraps]

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.

[Mrs.Claus]

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

[Christmas_Eggnog]

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!

[Noel+]

I have two types of lists: realistic and hope-fors!

[nettescraps]

I purchased a few gifts, yeah!