Day 256 – Jump Start

For my intention today, I decided to do something I have never done before….get an early jump start on my Christmas shopping by beginning my Christmas list and planning. For many years I was a total “last minute” shopper but the last few years I have done better with that. But I have always wanted to have my shopping planned, bought and wrapped by the time the tree goes up the day after Thanksgiving and that is my intention this year. So, I sat down and got to it.

With the amount of family and friends out of state, it’s surely best to get a grip on this early so that everything can get sent off in a timely manner and I don’t have to sweat it like last year. Also, once the holiday parties and traveling begins, I want to be sure that the family and friends here in RI and Massachusetts get their hand delivered gifts well before Christmas as well.

As I wrote the list I realized that this was such a great idea. It is a lengthy list for sure and getting ahead of this now will surely free me up for a relaxing and fun holiday season minus the stress and that is surely what I am about! It will free me up for lots and lots of holiday baking and crafting as well and that makes me smile even now.

Not only did I make my list, I began a folder of crafting to do’s, baking ideas and decorative ideas as well. Yes, this was a great thing to do with my day and it’s all because of this blog once again. #92daystillChristmas #HGAL