We are getting a late start on the Fall decorating, but we are getting it done! Another thing we are working on is brainstorming some ideas for gifts this Christmas… I am thinking along the lines of some mixes in a jar or maybe just my homemade goodies that I’ve made the past couple of years.

For the kids and the grand babies I am definitely leaning to the 3 or 4 gift rule… something they WANT, something they NEED, something they can WEAR, and something they can READ… or along those lines.

Now is the time to start shopping and get those recipes printed out so you can be ready when the time comes! Don’t wait until the last minute!!

Free Printable Shopping Guide – Makes Christmas Shopping So Much Easier!

I will have these helpful links posting at regular intervals but here they are just in case you want to get a head start:

Check out our Perpetual Meal Plans for Menu Ideas and Recipe Links!

You can also print out the Event Planning Guide or the Planning Notebook under the Printable Library Tab to help you get started with your plans!

Getting Ready for the Holidays Weeks 1 & 2

Getting Ready for the Holidays Week 3

Getting Ready for the Holidays Week 4

Getting Ready for the Holidays Week 5 – The Week Before Thanksgiving

Getting Ready for the Holidays Week 6 – The Week of Thanksgiving

Getting Ready for the Holidays Week 7 – The Week After Thanksgiving

Getting Ready for the Holidays Week 8 – 3 Weeks Before Christmas (St. Nicholas Day)

Getting Ready for the Holidays Week 9 – 2 Weeks Before Christmas (Polar Express)

Getting Ready for the Holidays Week 10 – Week Before Christmas

Getting Ready for the Holidays Week 11 – Week of Christmas

Getting Ready for the Holidays Week 12 – Week after Christmas (New Year’s Day)