CHRISTMAS IS COMING! I'm getting really excited as it is my favourite time of the year.
What You'll Need
- A Notepad
- Sticker Paper
- Dividers (or a notebook that comes with them)
- An Envelope
- A Printable Calendar
I took a trip to staples to get some bits & pieces and ended up with this notepad. The reason I chose this one was because it came with four dividers that have pockets on the front. Great for storing receipts. If you have picked a notebook that doesn't have this then the alternative is to stick an envelope to the back page to keep them all together.
I use the four dividers as categories, I a card list, gift list, activity list and misc section.
I use the four dividers as categories, I a card list, gift list, activity list and misc section.
How I Use It
Starting with the Misc section, I print calendars onto sticker paper to put on the last pages to keep track of working hours and any plans. I found these ones online, if you're using an A5 notepad then remember to resize them.The other sections are pretty much self explanatory.
- The Card List section I write two columns of names, ones for mailing and ones that don't need to be. Then in those lists what type of card that person needs so a relation or for children in the family I buy character cards. When giving cards I like to put candy canes in them, so this helps me know how many I need.
- The Gift List section is pretty much the same but I cut and stick in gifts from catalogs with all the information and it helps me keep track.
- The Christmas Activity section I split into public and home. So activities where its open to the public or have to travel to and things to do at home. Each activity I remember to write down prices, times and dates.
Lastly I like to decorate it so it looks all nice and Christmas-y I printed a design onto sticker paper as some notebook covers don't respond well to glue. Below is a picture of the one I used this year.
And that's everything! I hope this helps you.
As always, thanks for reading...