December Organization - Day ?

Just like everyone else, I've been busy getting ready for the holidays.  Today I'm going to take it easy.  I thought I might run to the local dollar store and pick up some disposable cameras. 

I want to place them at different spots around the house so that my Christmas guests can pick one up and take random shots of each other enjoying the day.  Children especially like to catch each other in silly poses.  And aren't we all just children at heart on this special day.  After the day is over, I'll take them to be developed and have pictures printed for family members and guests.  Can't wait to see the results of the memories of our wonderful time together.

 



December Organization - Day 7

Did you put up a cut tree this year?  If you did, I hope you made a cut on the end of the trunk so your Christmas creation could drink freely throughout the holidays.  A cut tree from your local market could have already been cut for a few days or even weeks and sap has sealed the cut.  It only takes seconds for a dry tree to go up in flames!

Candles are so very pretty and smell like the holidays.  However, you can't be too careful.  It's easy to forget them when you leave to go shopping or visit friends.  You don't want to come home and find your house gone.  It is safest to burn only the candles in jars and votive candle holders.  Make sure they are made for candles.  Some glass could break from the heat of the flame.  Tea lights in votive holders are a safe bet.  They only burn for a couple hours and then burn out by themselves.

Extension cords are another hazard during the holidays.  Be sure to check your strings of lights before putting them on the tree and check the cords to make sure no wire is exposed.  Too many extension cords strung together is not safe.  Use longer cords and don't use indoor cords for your outside displays.  If you decide to put old strings of lights in the donate box, remove the bulbs, pack them safely with a label and toss the cords in the trash.  You wouldn't want some family to lose their home in a fire caused by your faulty light strings!

Have a Safe and Merry Christmas.

December Organization - Day 6

We've gotten our cooking utensils in order and today we are going to get the table settings and decorations ready.  Make sure your tablecloth and napkins are clean and wrinkle free.  The silver should be polished and the Christmas place settings shiny.  Do you have enough settings for everyone you have invited? If not, you might consider going eclectic and purchasing a set of white plates.  These should be placed at every other place setting.  That way it will look like that was your plan all along.  The glasses should be sparkling!

Do you have leftover wrapping paper?  A strip of this could be placed down the center of your table with an arrangement placed in the center.  Easy!

I like to put a Christmas ornament or perhaps a candle votive or some little holiday memento at each place setting for my guests to take home with them.  I noticed this year there are a lot of cute holiday flatware holders that could be used for this.

The idea is to be creative, have fun and enjoy the day.