survive the holiday chaos and have fun!

advent calendars for kids

order firewood (Almond Wood is great!)

put up Christmas lights, and decorate

get Christmas tree

find Christmas stockings & ornaments

finish Christmas shopping

get teacher gifts

mail Christmas cards by 12/11!!!

order Christmas dinner Turkey

stock up on easy appetizers from Trader Joe’s for drop in guests

stock up on wine at Costco

make lists for what needs to be packed for holiday travel

check if luggage needs any repair work before traveling

start thinking about NY Eve…sitter? Pot luck with friends?

start jotting down NY Resolutions, what will 2010 bring??

plan for cleaning out and organizing cabinets, drawers & closets in January

clean up the garden, winter maintenance