The Christmas Project # 17: Shipping
Shipping out boxes is a ton easier than it used to be if you do a couple of things: Learn how to ship using USPS.com (they have a whole shipping guide if you’ve never done it before Use Priority Mail boxes Why do I love those Priority Mail boxes so? You can schedule...
The Christmas Project # 16: Project Night
This is a catch up day – you’re welcome…
The Christmas Project #15: Get your Stockings Ready
Stockings or no stockings? That’s the question. People are deeply rooted in traditon – do they have stockings, what do you put in them, and when do you open them. We usually have a few standard goodies in each stocking: Chocolate Gold Coins Gummy Bears Tooth Brushes...
What I Wish I Knew My First Christmas as a Single Mom. Guest Post by:Jill Davis
Hey Friends - this is Kathi. My friend, Jill Davis, was a valuable contributor to my latest book 21 Ways to Connect with Your Kids. Jill offered great advice as the single mom of several kids in that book, and I've asked her to talk about the special challenges of...
The Christmas Project #14: Prep your Kitchen
Today’s Project is to spend a little more time in the kitchen. Here are some things that you might want to get ahead on: Creating your meal plan for the rest of the month Planning out your Christmas Dinner and your shopping list Shopping for your non-perishables...
The Christmas Project #13: Decorating Day
For some reason Project #12 did not go out. It was a ketchup day, so you're ahead of the game! Thanks for all your feedback about how the Project is going! “Loving this challenge, it has made such a difference! I feel like things are under control and I am way ahead...
The Christmas Project #11 Get Your Recipes Together
You have a tab in your Holiday Binder for your family favorite recipes. Now is the time to fill up that tab with the traditional recipes your family love. Each of our kids has a favorite food that they confirm in advance will be prepared by me or my hubby. Here is...
The Christmas Project #10 Gather All Your Elf Supplies
Hey girls - can you believe that you are ten days in? If no one else is saying it, I'm really, really proud of you. I love that so many of you are posting the benefits that you are already enjoying: Feeling ahead for this year Feeling ahead for next year Knowing what...
The Christmas Prject #9 Get Your Out of Town Gift List Together
My life was so simple. Then I married Roger. You see, my whole family lives within a two hour drive of my home. We get together for holidays and exchange gifts like the Norman Rockwell painting says we are supposed to do. Then I had to marry a southern boy. When...