Your Personal Assistant for October [freebies]

It’s time to get organized for October! Can you believe October is already here? Tip Junkie is here 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!

I’d love to hear what you do to keep your life balanced and a little more organized for October.  Please leave your comments at the bottom so we can learn and tweak the system to make it better for all of us.  {high fives}

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}

 Free Printable File:
October Personal Assistant (688 downloads )

Moments That Matter ~ Daily Tips

1. 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 *trying* to put some balance into my crazy life.

 Free Printable File:
October Maintenance and Home Repair Checklist (1019 downloads )

Print October Calendars

2.  Be sure to grab the October Calendars I’ve made ya:

• October Home Repair Checklist
• Fun and Wacky Holidays to Celebrate
• October 2017 Calendars

Get Organize!

3. 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?

4.  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!

5.  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.

Family Events Coming Up:

13. 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 fall school parties are you in charge of?
• What fall birthday’s do you need to make/buy gifts for? {They sneak up on you ~ so get them now}
• Plan Family Photo for Christmas Card and hire photographer
  • 10 Ways To Make Christmas Family Photos Stand Out 
  • 9 Family Photo Christmas Card Ideas
  • More Family Photo Christmas Card Ideas
• Finalize your Thanksgiving plans like lodging, who is attending, food assignments, and start thinking about games and activities to make it more memorable.
• Are you going to host a Christmas party?  If so, for Adults or Families?

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
• Baby Shower
• Bachelorette Party
• Bridal Shower
• Camping
• Family Reunion
• Get Well
• Going Away or a Move
• Housewarming
• Pregnancy
• Thank You
• Traditions
• Traveling
• Wedding
• White Elephant or Gag Gift
• Winter

Holidays

14. Get ready to celebrate fun holidays (here’s the complete list)!  Halloween, Ways to Serve, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are coming up, and these free printable lists  with ideas to do to celebrate and serve others are fabulous. Just print and display!

     Print Free Files:  

• Celebrate Halloween (3900 downloads)
• Ways to Serve Others (4456 downloads)
• 20 Spooky Things to Do for Halloween (5080 downloads)
• Ways To Celebrate Thanksgiving (1431 downloads)
• Ways to Celebrate Christmas (5775 downloads)

15. 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.

• Christmas Planner
• Christmas decor, gift, tradition, and organization ideas
• Make your DIY Christmas Card Holders
• Plan your Family Christmas Card Photos

Here are some fabulous DIY Christmas Crafting tutorials that are perfect for starting in October!

• 13 Best Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas
• 22 Christmas Tree Themes to Make
• 21 Christmas Tree Themes to Make
• 10 Terrific Tree Skirts that are Easy to Make
• 20 Easy Paper Ornaments to Make
• 23 Sparkly Homemade Christmas Ornaments
• 22 Easy Homemade Ornaments Perfect for Gift Giving
• 16 DIY Stocking Tutorials
• 15 Spectacular Stockings to Hang on Your Mantle
• 12 Crafty Nativity Set Tutorials
• 13 Nativity Manger Sets to Make
• 11 DIY Christmas Wreaths to Make
• 14 Lovely DIY Holiday Throw Pillows
• 13 Holiday Mantel Decorating Ideas

Find your perfect project via age, person, and estimated cost with Tip Junkie’s Tip Finder.

Halloween

16.  Halloween is THIS month and my favorite holiday so it’s not surprising that Tip Junkie has the most creative and fabulous Halloween ideas! {wink}

You’ll find Halloween Craft Tutorials, Halloween Party Food & Recipes, Halloween Party Ideas, Halloween DIY Decor, Family and Child Costume Ideas, Crafty Pumpkins, Trunk or Treat ideas and more!

17.  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 person, estimated cost, difficulty, time, and age:

• 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

18.  Tip Junkie Food has TONS recipes for baking as well as dinner recipes, all with pictured instructions to learn or how to make.

A Few To Do’s:

• Finalize your plans on what your kiddos want to be for Halloween. October goes by quick!  Also pick out a couple new Halloween home decor items you want to make to spruce up your abode.
• Finalize your Thanksgiving plans.
• Start making plans for Christmas. Not only gifts but where you’re going to stay, whose family to visit, travel arrangements, etc.

If you want to remind yourself to head on over to Tip Junkie at the beginning of every month for this segment, here’s a button you can put on your blog.

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.

Ends Sunday, October 1st:  $75 Target Gift Card
Ends Sunday, October 8th:  Lazy Girl’s Guide to Lightroom, $95 value {coming soon}
Ends Sunday, October 15th: Soft Line Design {coming soon}
Ends Sunday, October 22nd:  Gardening Bundle {coming soon}
Ends Sunday, October 29th:  Creative Khadja {coming soon}

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

Promoting creative women through their tutorials, craft rooms,  and products.  . ~ Laurie  {a.k.a. the Tip Junkie}  . Sign up for weekly inspiration which promotes Creative Women and gives you FREEBIES! {it’s free, of course} .

How do YOU organize and plan for October?

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