Its time to get organized for December! Tip Junkie is here help you stay on top of your game this winter as Your Personal Assistant. I feel like it’s worth it to take a day and really plan and organize your schedule to save you a ton of time later. Here are some suggestions on what to do.
I’d really, truly love to hear what you do to keep your life balanced and a little more organized for December. This is a big deal for me because it’s my goal to keep this relevant for you, and it helps me, too. This is mean to be a resource that keeps us on top of our game, not one that makes us feel stressed. Family always comes first in my book, and I want us all help each other make that goal a reality! {high fives}
Your Personal Assistant
Who loves to get interactive? One of my goals this year was to make everything I do here more user-friendly and bring it full-circle so that the ‘Your Personal Assistant‘ reminders and prompts are easy-peasy! Now we can make it happen together! Join me on Instagram to do so!
Moments That Matter ~ Daily Tips
1. If you’re on Instagram, let’s get clicky with my Moments that Matter Photo Challenge where you can capture moments that matter from your camera phone. For more details, click here!
I have found it’s a great way to use the camera on my phone as a grateful journal while I’m also trying to put some balance into my crazy life. I’ve really thought things out and added a conversation to have with your kids, a memory to make with your man, as well as organizational and fun prompts. I’m so excited to play on Instagram with you!
Free Printable File:
December Maintenance and Home Repair Checklist (1227 downloads )
Print December Calendars
2. Be sure to grab the December Calendars I’ve made ya:
Get Organized!
3. Ongoing Problems Worksheet ~ Let’s start the month off right and make a list of the things that are causing you added stress. Make a list of the big ones as well as the little ones. Is something in the house that’s broken, is there an insurance issue you need to take care of, do you need an extra trash can upstairs to help keep things tidy?
Once you’ve thought it out and made your list, next plan a day this week as your ongoing problem day and finally resolve those issues that need to be resolved. You’ll be glad that you did!
4. Schedule for book club, girls night out, BUNCO, and other rotating activities. Make sure you have child care, your food assignment, etc. Here’s how to start a dinner club or enjoy a dinner party.
5. If you are doing food storage, time to check the schedule and buy next on the list. Don’t forget to put some cash in there as well.
6. Write one grandparent a letter, artwork, or card. Here are some simple grandparent gift ideas if you want to get a little fancy for Grandma or Grandma.
7. Plan Mommy/Son or Daddy/Daughter dates. These 22 Snowman & Snowflake Crafts that Double as Gifts ideas would make a great date idea. Make a gift and craft. {score}
8. Plan a date night with your man; arrange the babysitter in advance.
9. Plan a Girl’s Only Weekend or some well deserved pampering with your besties to celebrate surviving the summer. {Be sure to invite me!}
Free Printable File:
Executive Homemaker Planner (74567 downloads )
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EH Binder Tabs (5035 downloads )
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10. If you’re wanting to be more organized then print off the Executive Homemaker binder where you can keep track of everything in one place as well as printable worksheets to help keep you organized and on task. I put a lot of work My Life Story Planner. It’s a great way to organize your memories and papers into one place. This Adorable Free 2018 Printable Calendar is a must have, too! {{wink}} We also adore these Recipe Card Templates!
11. Pick one space in your house that you’d like to organize this month. Here are some ideas to help!
- 14 Clever Mud Room Organization Ideas
- 15 Best DIY Garage Organization Ideas
- Easy DIY Bathroom Ideas
- 13 Clever Laundry Room Organization Ideas
12. If you want to get a space in your house organized, these ideas might help!
- 25 Ways to Organize with a Clipboard
- 16 Smart Homework Station Ideas
- 10 Beautiful Home Offices and How to Organize It
- 19 Handy Ways to Organize Your Kitchen
- 10 Closet Spaces and How to Organize Them!
- 16 Ways to Organize Your Craft Room
- 10 Stylish Family Schedule and Command Center Ideas
Family Events Coming Up
13. Winter and the holidays can be such a busy time of the year. As you organize yourself this month, remember that the end of the year is almost here! This way it won’t sneak up on you.
- What holiday school parties are you in charge of?
- What winter birthday’s do you need to make/buy gifts for? {They sneak up on you so get them ready now.}
- Are you going to host a Christmas party? If so, for Adults or Families?
- Finalize your Christmas and New Years plans like lodging, who is attending, food assignments, and start thinking about games and activities to make it more memorable. {{it’s getting close!}}
- Are you going to host a New Year’s party this year? What traditions or countdown ideas are you going to keep or start?
- Are you going to make any New Years resolutions or goals as a family?
Here are a few other events that I might be able to help you plan something creative and fun… click any of the links below:
- Adoption
- Anniversary
- Camping
- Family Reunion
- Going Away or a Move
- Housewarming
- Thank You
- Traditions
- Traveling
- Wedding
- White Elephant or Gag Gift
- Winter
Hanukkah
Christmas
14. It’s time finalize Christmas plans. {{can you believe Christmas is this month?}} If your family draws names for Christmas, and you haven’t drawn names already, you need to! This way you know who to buy for.
Print Free Files:
- Ways to Serve Others (4456 downloads)
- Ways to Celebrate Christmas (5775 downloads)
- Christmas Planner
- New Years
- Get ready to celebrate fun holidays (here’s the complete list)
Fun Traditions to Create Memories for your kids:
- Fun Lunch Menu Ideas and Jokes
- 17 Christmas Traditions
- 24 Creative Family Traditions
- 50 Best Childrens Books
- Toddler Activity Book
- How to Make a Birthday Board Game
Christmas Crafting
15. Christmas is THIS month and it’s one of my favorite holidays so it’s not surprising that Tip Junkie has amazing Christmas crafting ideas {wink}
You’ll find Christmas Craft Tutorials, Christmas Party Food & Recipes, Christmas Party Ideas, Christmas DIY Decor, Crafty Christmas Trees and Wreaths, Stockings, Advent Calendar ideas and more!
What parties are you attending and what do you need to prep for? Be sure to keep track of your events and ideas!
- 14 Christmas Cookie Exchange Recipes
- 16 Homemade Secret Santa Gift Ideas
- Ornament exchange party = 21 Handmade Christmas Ornaments
- White elephant party
- 13 Beautiful Gift Wrapping Tutorials
New traditions to try. I always try to add a new tradition each year. It adds a new fun element to the holiday and keeps things from feeling stale. What are your thoughts?
Find your perfect project via event, person, age, Person, estimated cost, difficulty, estimated time to make.
Handmade Gift Patterns by Age and Person
- 35 Crafty Gifts to Make for Baby Girls
- Fun Ideas to Paint Toys for Baby
- Homemade Musical Instruments to Make for Kids
- 16 DIY Play Kitchen Ideas
- 17 Easy Crochet and Knitting Patterns for Kids
- 22 Best Gifts to Make for Boys
- 14 Handmade Gifts for Kids
- 8 How to Make a Fidget Spinner Tutorials
- 21 Homemade Gifts to Make for 2-9 Years Old
- 17 Cool Gifts to Make 10-17 Years Old
- 25 Gifts to Make for Teenagers
- 40 Homemade Gift Ideas for Men
- 19 DIY Gifts to Make for Women
New Years Ideas:
- 21 Free New Years Party Printables
- 25 New Years Eve Party Ideas That Pop!
- 11 DIY Party Hats for New Years Eve
- 10 New Years Eve Party Ideas for Kids
- New Years Eve Party Ideas
- 11 DIY Party Hats for New Years
16. Check birthdays for the month, buy cards & presents, get them ready to mail or deliver. If you have a child’s birthday this month, plan it and get out the invites. Tip Junkie has tons of amazing party ideas, birthday themes, party favor, game, party food, decor ideas and free printables.
Free Printables:
- 11 Free Printable Party Planner Checklists
- 16 Piece Beach Party Printables
- 11 Piece Birthday Party Printable Set
Find your perfect project via event, person, age, Person, estimated cost, difficulty, estimated time to make.
- Infant {0-12 months}
- Baby {1 Year}
- Toddler {2-3}
- Preschool {4-6}
- Kids {2-12}
- Child {7-9}
- Teenager {13-19}
- Adult {25-49}
- Adult 50+
Recipes
17. Tip Junkie Food has TONS recipes for baking as well as dinner recipes, all with pictured instructions to learn or how to make.
- 23 Easy Soup Recipes
- 8 Best Honey Baked Ham Copy Cat Recipes
- 12 Homemade Christmas Candy Gifts
- 16 Perfect Peppermint Recipes for the Holidays
- 16 Holiday Food Gifts
- 20 Recipes for Fabulous Fudge
- 29 Top Gifts in a Jar Recipes
A Few To Do’s:
18. Finalize your Christmas plans and continue with your Christmas crafting, finalize your travel arrangements, and don’t forget to plan your New Years!
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Events on Tip Junkie:
Don’t miss out… This month I am committed to promote women in business so you’ll Buy Mom Made this holiday season with FREE Giveaways! Stop by every Monday and leave a quick comment for your chance to win prizes over $75.
I’ll open the giveaways every Monday and close them every Sunday. So don’t worry, you’ll have an entire week to leave a quick comment. You can also join my weekly newsletter if you want an extra heads up.
Whoohoo!! Women in business ROCK
Upcoming Tip Junkie Events:
1. Christmas Tree Contest – A fun way to feature great tips and how-tos on decorating a fabulous Christmas Tree.
2. Christmas Card Contest – Another fun way to feature fabulously creative Christmas cards and help inspire us to think a little more out of the box.
3. The Tip Junkie Awards – In January, Tip Junkie will get all dressed up to celebrate the “Oscars” of blog awards. You will have the opportunity to vote for the best tips featured here on Tip Junkie in 2009 and the winners will receive some fun prizes.
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Promoting creative women through their tutorials,
craft rooms, and products, ~ Laurie {a.k.a. the Tip Junkie}
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How do YOU organize and plan for December?
{tell us below in the comments}
P.S. Join the conversations over on the Tip Junkie Facebook page. It’s a great place to ask questions on how to make things or for specific tutorials you need.
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