___ 1. Personally handing out Halloween treats: Many folks, these days, who give out treats for Halloween, place a bowl outside for the kids to choose themselves. I get it...people may not want their pets to get riled up or have to answer the door every few minutes. For me, though, I actually like hearing my doorbell ring, seeing the kids all dressed up, and them saying 'trick or treat.' It's fun to see kids having fun. In my neighborhood, trick-or-treat is held during the afternoon hours. We have to put our porch lights on so the kids know there are treats available at our homes. There is another neighborhood, about 30 minutes away from where I live, where the kids trick-or- treat at night. During this time, a good number of families in the neighborhood dress up their homes substantially in Halloween decorations, sit outside (sometimes around a fire with other family members and friends...remember, safety first if doing this...and hand out treats to the kids. They really make it a special evening. If you are giving treats this year, consider purchasing a teal pumpkin (or painting an orange one teal) and placing it on your front porch. This signifies that you have 'allergen free' treats at your house like glow sticks, bubbles, or stickers.


___ 2. Having no set plans for a whole weekend: I try to handle the majority of my household and work TO DOs on weekdays, so I don't have to do a whole lot on the weekends. And while there are sometimes planned events for Saturdays and Sundays, like a birthday party or wedding we're attending, I truly enjoy those weekends when my family doesn't have to be anywhere specific at any special time. This opens up so many opportunities to be spontaneous. Sometimes, we'll go for a drive to a town we've never visited. Other times, we'll check the movie listings and see a new flick. Yet, there are some weekends when we'll just sit around and read, have a movie marathon, or cozy up by the fire and play some board games.


___ 3. Chalkboard Labels: I really like using mason jars in my pantry for storing foods, as well as in my craft room for storing crafting supplies. To identify the contents of the jar at a glance, I use chalkboard labels. Chalkboard labels can be used to identify so many things, like which drink belongs to a person at a party, gift tags for presents, to label storage containers, etc. This particular set is very nice and comes with a chalkboard marker as well. Visit:
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For super quick details about my Christmas Holiday Planner, visit:

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Christmas is supposed to be the season of joy, warmth, reflection, and good will. Why then, is it such a stressful time for so many people? There's no doubt about it. Once Thanksgiving ends, life gets busy.

There are holiday cards to be sent. Gifts to be purchased or made. Holiday dinners to plan. Church, community, and family get-togethers to attend. Holiday treats to bake. Stockings to stuff. Tree trimming, gift wrapping, and getting your house ready for company. The list is endless.

It's no wonder there's so much stress and exhaustion at Christmas-time.

The good news is, it doesn't have to be that way.

That's where my Christmas Holiday Planner comes in. You see, knowing about all the stress and frustration so many people experience this time of year, I thought to myself, 'There has to be a better way...Christmas is supposed to be a joyful, cheerful time.'

And then, suddenly, it hit me. I had to do something to help folks plan and prepare better. I had to help get all of the information, ideas, and notes into one place. It needed to be a cinch to use. It had to have the ability to store information that almost everyone who celebrates Christmas needs to have handy. And it had to be cost-effective.

And that's how the Get Organized Now! Christmas Holiday Planner was born. It's ready to help you experience your most organized Christmas ever this year!

P.S. COMPLIMENTARY BONUS...when you claim your very own copy of the Get Organized Now! Christmas Holiday Planner before FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND...you'll also get my eBook, '101 Holiday Tips and Ideas' COMPLIMENTARY

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GON Infographic: 30 days of gratitude: a prompt for each day in November
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GON November Monthly Checklist: We'll soon be waving goodbye to 2018. Get your life organized and end this year on a high note. Our NEW November 2018 Organizing Checklist is ready and willing to help
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GON November Mini Challenges: For each week of November, our challenge theme is Organizing Your Paper. Here are your mini weekly challenges...
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* Consideration: That's the theme of the two quotes on my home page this week. Check them out, be inspired, and focus this 'word of the week' on yourself

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