What kinds of things are on your holiday checklist? And when do you get started? I’m going to start next week. Want to join me? I have an ultimate holiday checklist I use every year and will share as soon as I’ve updated it (hopefully this week, I can get a little exhaustive in my list making).
UPDATE: see comments for Pumpkin Petunia’s early bird card sale.
I used to edit books near the city, now I mother children in the country. GiversLog is my place to catalog ideas for life's shared moments. I write about handmade giving, thoughtful gestures, pretty packaging, happy mail, happy birthdays, big surprises, food to make and share, gifts that aren’t stuff, and about the things you make and give. I hope you'll find something to inspire you and hope you'll say hello when you drop by.
xo,
Amberlee
September 22nd, 2009 at 9:40 am
Oh please share!!! Every year I say Im going to get things done early..it has happened at least once in my life so does that count? I will take any help I can get;)
September 22nd, 2009 at 11:11 am
ohhh that’s great!!! please share!!!
September 22nd, 2009 at 11:18 am
I am determined this year to have my customers’ holiday cards done early this year. To that end, I decided to have a 50% off promotion for early birds who place their order by September 23rd. It’s the best thing I have ever done. My customers are thrilled to have the incentive to get this holiday task behind them and I have such a great head start in delivering my card orders that I’m hoping to have more time with my family come November.
I have received so many notes from excited customers so happy to have this major holiday “stress” off their list! A definite win-win!
September 22nd, 2009 at 11:35 am
I start making my lists as soon as I have ideas (could be March) and then do little things over the summer – grab and put away gifts, pick up handmaking supplies, etc. By the end of October, when watching tv or movies, my hands are knitting or sewing. I have my cookie baking system down to a fine art now… I buy groceries, measure out ingredients, do chopping prep,etc and make icebox doughs a day or two before. The next night while those are baking, I’m mixing doughs for the rest. I can decorate or glaze (or whatever) the first wave while the second one bakes and after two evenings, I have several hundred cookies as gifts for co-workers and thank-yous. Organization and pretty packaging saves me massive stress.
September 22nd, 2009 at 11:42 am
Last year I really did get everything done early, and it made a HUGE difference on how the holidays went. Here’s to hoping I can do the same this year!!
September 22nd, 2009 at 12:00 pm
I’m working on a Thanksgiving dinner list. My husband’s family is coming to visit so I’ve been planning that. One holiday at a time. : )
September 22nd, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Thanks Jo-Ann, 50% off is quite the deal!
September 22nd, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Amberlee, thanks so much for the mention in your edited post. To be honest, I hesitated to even post my comment because I didn’t want it to be misconstrued as a shameless plug. The truth is, that really is the biggest item on my holiday checklist and I love how it’s working out for my customers as well as myself.
Anyway, thank you so much. As always, you are too kind.
September 22nd, 2009 at 6:22 pm
Every year I vow to start early, but I have yet to do it. I would love to read your list. And yes, I’ll join you.
September 22nd, 2009 at 6:47 pm
I can’t wait for the list. Very excited. I have a few things on my list so far, but nothing concrete, especially for my very picky older brother? jeepers, what in the world could I make him?!
September 22nd, 2009 at 7:37 pm
i need to start on my christmas stuff soon tooo
and i just figured out what i’m doing for cards this year ^_^
September 23rd, 2009 at 9:50 am
Early Bird Card Sale Discount Code: EARLY50
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September 23rd, 2009 at 9:06 pm
Kacey, you’re the best!
September 23rd, 2009 at 9:14 pm
clearly we are kindred spirits when it comes to holiday baking. two nights is impressive. Now if only i could be as good as you and have my mind working on gifts by March.
September 23rd, 2009 at 9:18 pm
i’m not surprised at all that you’ve gotten holiday things done early before, since you pretty much rock.
September 30th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Oh this is wonderful!! I downloaded the list. Thanks so much for your generosity. I can’t wait to get this ball going.