I do so love a check list. I have just put together a checklist for Christmas Planning. Naturally I have gone to my preferred application of Excel. I have also included into this spreadsheet, the next level down planning sheets, like the budget, Christmas Present Ideas and will add more over the next couple of weeks as I do further planning.

At the moment the Christmas Planning Check List consists of the following items:

    - make homemade gifts
    - update Christmas card list
    - make Christmas cards
    - Christmas budget
    - Christmas present list
    - Collate date of key December events

    - Christmas Day plan

I have attached the spreadsheet here: 2008 Christmas Planning

These are all top level planning activities, some of which I can do now in advance and others that I will not get to until November, but I find it helpful to have them listed and always feel such satisfaction when I can cross them off.

This year pre-planning for Christmas is even more important than usual as I will be heavily pregnant by the time December arrives. Thankfully I tend to stay well and healthy through out pregnancy, but it is still tiring and if it is going to be a very hot summer, I will prefer not to have to do so much running around and work in the heat.

Are you organising/planning anything in advance for Christmas this year? I am sure that there are important items missing from my checklist, so I would love to hear what you are up to.

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10 Week Preparation Plan Until Christmas | Planning With Kids
October 14, 2008 at 6:01 am

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1 santalivenow August 7, 2008 at 1:30 pm

what a great checklist. I also think a social network should on top of yur CHRISTMAS WISH LIST.

2 katef August 7, 2008 at 1:49 pm

perfect timing! I was just thinking I needed to start a few lists to help me actually achieve my goal of early Christmas planning… and now I’ll be able to use yours as a starting place! Thanks so much!

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3 Hoppo Bumpo August 7, 2008 at 4:43 pm

Such a great idea. I have my Christmas pudding and cake on a list … I left them until way too late last year! We also make our own Christmas crackers, with a special trinket for each person. It takes a lot of planning and heaps of shopping to find all the trinkets. Not something to do at the last minute!

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4 Michele August 8, 2008 at 10:19 pm

What a great idea. I have all this stuff in my head I really need to write it out.
You asked about our plans I have been putting family photo on disc for everyone.

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