How to Have an Organised Christmas

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Plan ahead.

   If you like to keep Christmas planning until December that's fine, it is still possible to have a stress-free Christmas !
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   Step 2: Get a fresh piece of paper and a pencil or pen and start jotting down what friends and family members would like for Christmas or what you are planning to get them.

   If it helps, make a budget and don't go over this budget. , Consider using the Internet and the computer to help you track them. , If you are not making the Christmas dinner, skip this step.
   
   Bear in mind who is coming, what they like and also any Christmas dinner traditions your family has.
   
   This should be written on a piece of paper too. , Instead of wasting money on individual cards, it helps of you buy packs of mini Christmas cards.
   
   Write all the cards and post them to get it out of the way. , This means sending out invitations or emailing people the details, buying an outfit or planning what your going to wear and sorting out any other little details that go along with the parties.
   
   Finishing this step will help you feel so much more organized. , But also remember to fully arrange any trips you have to make.
   
   If you are planning to go anywhere during the holidays, then make sure everything is ready for your trip. , Make sure this is done at least two weeks before the big day. , At least one week before Christmas everything should be out of the way apart from maybe a few little things. ,, Also have fun and it also helps to make new years resolutions !! ,
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   Step 3: Research where you can get these gifts from and write this down as well to help you with the Christmas shopping - or if you prefer order these items online.Also if you have children make sure they write a Christmas list to help you.

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   Step 4: Plan what you will buy and make for Christmas dinner.

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   Step 5: Order or buy lots of Christmas cards for your family and your friends.

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   Step 6: Organize any Christmas parties or get togethers.

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   Step 7: Limit travel

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   Step 8: if you can.

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   Step 9: Don't leave the Christmas shopping or the gift wrapping to last minute.

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    Step 10: Review over everything you've done and sort out any last minute things

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    Step 11: and once you have done sit back and relax.

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    Step 12: Remember if you have children then get them into the Christmas spirit - let them sprinkle your garden with reindeer dust

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    Step 13: help with wrapping the presents and writing the cards

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    Step 14: let them join in with decorating the tree

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    Step 15: and maybe even track Santa on NORAD Santa tracker on Christmas eve.

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    Step 16: Enjoy Christmas with your family and remember the real reason Christmas is around.

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    Step 17: HAVE FUN - and relax.

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