It’s time to get organized for November! Tip Junkie is here to help you stay on top of your game this Fall as Your Personal Assistant. Take a day and really plan and organize your schedule. Here are some of the things to do!
1. Let’s get clicky with my Moments that Matter Photo Challenge. Capture moments that matter from your camera phone. Since the new year is a great time to capture Moments that Matter, AND get ORGANIZED, I’ve picked a word each day that we can all capture with our camera phones to help us photo journal these joyous moments, AS WELL AS a phrase a day to help stay ORGANIZED. Share them or keep them for yourself, but enjoy the moment!
For more details, click here! Pick either one of the photo journal prompts and click away!
A. Simplify ~ Moments that Matter
B. Productive ~ Your Personal Assistant
Your Personal Assistant
Tip Junkie is coming full circle to make ‘Your Personal Assistant‘ reminders more interactive. This has been a goal of mine for a few years and with technology I can now make it happen for you. {nerdy giggle}
This list has a task to do each day to help you organize your life while also creating those important bonding moments. To motivate yourself to be your best ‘personal assistant’ capture with your camera phone these homemaking and productive moments. {see above photo for task list}
My hope is that it helps balance all the demands of being a woman, wife, mother, sister, and friend. {to name a few}
How to Play
Once you’ve taken your photo, upload it to the Tip Junkie Facebook Page or on Instagram so we can all play along, make new friends, like, and encourage each other! Make sure you use the hashtag #TipJunkie!
We’re all crazy-busy women trying to do the best with what we’ve got. Tip Junkies love to support each other, so upload your photos so we can tell you how great you are! {shoot yeah}
For Added FUN!
Download Free File: Flat Tip Junkie Fan
Let’s have fun together!
Tip Junkie is on a mission to unite a MILLION HAPPY CRAFTERS around the world. {squeal in delight} If you’d like to spread the happy ~ like I do … and be a part of something fun… keep reading.
Simply print out this “flat Tip Junkie” and take a picture of yourself! Upload your picture to the Tip Junkie Creative Community on Facebook. {yep, that’s it!}
I will collect all your happy crafter pictures and put them into a quick video. This will be our Tip Junkie welcome video to other creative women to join us in creating moments that matter.
So let’s join forces in an effort to unite happy crafting women all over the world. We are united in our passion for creating and I can’t wait to see “flat Tip Junkie” pictures. {squeal in delight}
2. Plan a Girls Only Weekend with your besties to celebrate surviving the summer. {{Be sure to invite me!}}
3. Clear 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.
4. Check birthdays for the month, buy cards & presents, get them ready to mail or deliver. If you have a childs birthday this month, plan it and get out the invites.
Thanksgiving
5. Finalize your Thanksgiving plans like lodging, who’s attending, food assignments, and start thinking about games and activities to make it more memorable.
6. Here are some of my favorite Thanksgiving ideas to get you inspired:
- 10 Recipes for Using Thanksgiving Left-overs
- 17 Scrumptious Thanksgiving Sides
- 15 Thanksgiving Turkey Crafts
- 15 Lovely Thanksgiving Table Settings
- 14 Easy Thanksgiving Place Cards
- 17 Easy Thanksgiving Kids Crafts
- 19 Fabulous Free Fall Printables
- 25 Easy On Thanksgiving Day Crafts for Kids
- 25 Must Have Thanksgiving Recipes
- 11 Thanksgiving Place Cards to Make
- 15 Beautiful Thanksgiving Centerpiece Ideas
- 13 Place Cards to Print for Thanksgiving {free}
- 9 Ways to Countdown to Thanksgiving
- 13 DIY Fall Bunting for Fabulous Decorating
- 18 Free Fall Printables to Download
- 13 Beautiful DIY Fall Centerpieces
- 24 Best Pumpkin Recipes to Bake
- 88 Beautiful Wreaths to Make
Start planning your Thanksgiving. Here are some of my favorite ideas to get you inspired:
- Thanksgiving Home Decor
- Traditions & Gratitude
- Thanksgiving Table Settings
- Thanksgiving for the Kids
- Thanksgiving Centerpiece
- Thanksgiving Place Cards
- Thanksgiving Recipes
- Thanksgiving Crafts
10. It’s time to finalize your plans for Christmas.
- Christmas Planner
- Christmas decor, gift, tradition, and organization ideas
- Printable Instructions for Christmas projects and gifts
- Order or start making your Christmas cards
Christmas Parties:
Christmas Gift Ideas:
Christmas Home Decor Ideas:
If you’re purchasing your gifts, spread out your Christmas expenses by purchasing a couple of gifts each month from the Mom-preneur Shops. Every penny you spend goes to support another woman and her family. {fabulous!}
You can also barter with each other this year for Christmas gifts. However, don’t wait since the middle of the shopping season will be crazy for everyone.
11. As you organize yourself this month, look ahead to the end of the year. This way you can stay ahead of the game and things won’t sneak by.
- Finalize your Christmas plans and accommodations
- Are you going to host a New Year’s party this year?
Family Events Coming Up
7. Fall can be such a busy time of the year. As you organize yourself this month, look ahead to the end of the year. This way you can stay ahead of the game and things won’t sneak by.
- What holiday school parties are you in charge of?
- What fall birthdays do you need to make/buy gifts for? {They sneak up on you so get them now}
- Finalize your Thanksgiving plans like lodging, who’s 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 Christmas party? If so, for Adults or Families?
- Are you going to host a New Year’s party this year?
8. 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.
9. Change AC house filter.
10. Write one grandparent a letter, artwork, or card.
11. Plan Mommy/Son or Daddy/Daughter dates.
12. Plan a date night with your man, arrange the babysitter in advance.
13. Get ready to celebrate fun holidays (here’s the complete list)! Ways to Serve, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are coming up, and these free printable lists with ideas to celebrate and serve others are fabulous. Just print and display!
Start Planning Christmas
14. It’s time to start planning for Christmas. If your family draws names for Christmas, October is a good time to do it. This way you know who to buy for.
- Here’s a Free Printable Christmas Planner
- Christmas decor, gift, tradition, and organization ideas
Christmas Crafting Tutorials:
- 15 Dollar Store Christmas Decor Ideas
- 10 Countdown To Christmas with these Fun Advent Calendars
- 14 Joyous Countdown Calendars
- 16 Free Printables for Christmas {decor, activities, gifts}
- 12 Warm Winter Gear Gifts {to make}
- 4 DIY Advent Calendars {Countdown to Christmas}
- 11 Best Advent Calendars to Make
- 15 Peppermint Recipes that are Easy to Make
- 12 Easy Holiday Gifts to Make for Under $10
- 14 Lovely DIY Holiday Throw Pillows
- 14 Gingerbread Recipes We Adore
- 13 Nativity Manger Sets to Make
- 22 Easy Homemade Ornaments Perfect for Gift Giving
- 10 Countdown To Christmas with these Fun Advent Calendars
- 20 Fun Elf on the Shelf Ideas
- 14 Joyous Countdown Calendars
- 23 Sparkly Homemade Christmas Ornaments
- 10 Handmade Gifts Under $10
- 12 Best Hostess Gift Tutorials
- 15 Lovely Gifts to Make for Women
- 13 Beautiful Gift Wrapping Tutorials
- 13 Trendy Jewelry Gifts to Make
- 7 Cool Gifts to Make for Tech Items
- 17 Fun Christmas Presents for Pets
- 12 Crafty Nativity Set Tutorials
- 22 Best Gifts to Make for Boys
- 13 Holiday Mantel Decorating Ideas
- 14 Thrifty Gifts to Make for Grandparents
- 16 Free Printables for Christmas {decor, activities, gifts}
- 16 Cheap Gifts for Neighbors and Co-Workers {to make}
- 12 Warm Winter Gear Gifts {to make}
- 16 DIY Stocking Tutorials
- 16 Holiday Food Gifts
- 22 Christmas Tree Themes to Make
- 21 Homemade Beauty & Style Gifts
- 17 Cool Gifts to Make for Tweens & Teens {10-17} Years Old
- 14 DIY Advent Calendars {Countdown to Christmas}
- 17 Best Holiday Gifts to Make for Men
- 13 Easy DIY Gifts for Teachers
- 21 Homemade Gifts to Make for Kids {2-9} Years Old
- 9 Family Photo Christmas Card Ideas
- 13 Gifts to Make for Under $10
- 14 Handmade Gifts for Kids
- 12 Days of Christmas Ideas
- 20 Recipes for Fabulous Fudge
- 21 Christmas Tree Themes to Make
- 21 Handmade Christmas Ornaments
- 16 Perfect Peppermint Recipes for the Holidays
- 19 Tween and Teen Gifts to Make
- 15 Best Gift Ideas to Make for Men
- 29 Top Gifts in a Jar Recipes
- 15 DIY Neighbor Gifts
- 10 Terrific Tree Skirts that are Easy to Make
- 13 Printable Gift Tags for Quick Holiday Gifts
- 15 Spectacular Stockings to Hang on Your Mantle
- 19 DIY Gifts to Make for Women
- 22 Snowman & Snowflake Crafts that Double as Gifts
- 14 Ways to Keep Christ in Christmas {nativities}
- 12 Gingerbread Recipes
- 11 DIY Christmas Card Holders
- 26 Best Festive Christmas Wreaths
16. 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 thats 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?
17. If you want 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.
18. Once you’ve thought it out and made your list, 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!
Upcoming Tip Junkie Events:
1. 12 Days of Junkie – November 9 – 20th, to help promote & feature some of the amazing women who have joined the Mom-prenuer Shop-a-thon, I will set up the 12 Days of Junkie where there will be two winners every day!
2. Christmas Tree Contest – A fun way to feature great tips and how-to’s on decorating a fabulous Christmas Tree.
3. 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.
4. 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.
What homemade gifts are you planning on making for the holidays?
Promoting creative women through their tutorials,
and products, ~ Laurie {a.k.a. the Tip Junkie}
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It’s a great place to ask questions on how to make things or for specific tutorials you need.
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