Holiday Planner

FRONT let the festivities begin..

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it’s the most wonderful time of the year THANKSGIVING

CHRISTMAS

THANKSGIVING BUDGET PLAN

6

CHRISTMAS BUDGET PLAN

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THANKSGIVING BUDGET PLAN

7

CHRISTMAS BUDGET PLAN

31

THANKSGIVING PARTY PLAN 8

CHRISTMAS PARTY PLAN

32

THANKSGIVING DECOR

9

CHRISTMAS DECOR

SEND OUT AN INVITATION

10

SEND OUT AN INVITATION

GUEST LIST 11

33 34

GUEST LIST 35

MEAL PLANNING

12

MEAL PLANNING

36

MEAL PLANNING

13

MEAL PLANNING

37

THANKSGIVING HOST ETIQUETTE

14

CHRISTMAS HOST ETIQUETTE 38

THANKSGIVING GUEST ETIQUETTE

15

CHRISTMAS GUEST ETIQUETTE

39

WEDNESDAY PREP SCHEDULE 16

CHRISTMAS EVE PREP SCHEDULE

40

IT ’S THANKSGIVING DAY

IT ’S CHRISTMAS DAY 41

17

BLACK FRIDAY

NEW YEAR’S EVE

FINDING THE BEST DEALS

20

NEW YEAR’S BUDGET PLAN 44

FINDING THE BEST DEALS

21

NEW YEAR’S BUDGET PLAN 45

BUDGET PLAN - MUST HAVES 22

NEW YEAR’S PARTY PLAN

BUDGET PLAN - WISHLIST

NEW YEAR’S DECOR 47

23

THURSDAY PREP SCHEDULE 24

SEND OUT AN INVITATION

IT ’S BLACK FRIDAY!

25

GUEST LIST 49

CYBER MONDAY TIPS 26

MEAL PLANNING

50

CYBER MONDAY TIPS 27

MEAL PLANNING

51

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NEW YEAR’S HOST ETIQUETTE

52

NEW YEAR’S GUEST ETIQUETTE

53

NEW YEAR’S EVE PREP SCHEDULE

54

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

55

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THANKSGIVING PLANNER

I’m thankful for..

Thanksgiving Budget Plan THANKSGIVING BUDGET

POST-HOLIDAY SEASON REVIEW

TOTAL HOLIDAY BUDGET

$ (100 %)

TOTAL HOLIDAY BUDGET

$ (100 %)

GIFTS

$ (

%)

TOTAL SPENT

$ (

%)

MEAL PREP

$ (

%)

TRAVEL

$ (

%)

FINAL BALANCE

$ (

%)

DECOR

$ (

%)

FIXED EXPENSES

DATE

EXPENSE

COST $ $ $ $

TOTAL FIXED EXPENSES

6

$

Thanksgiving Budget Plan THANKSGIVING EXPENSES TRACKER

DATE

DESCRIPTION

COST

BALANCE

7

Thanksgiving Party Plan PARTY DETAILS TIME DATE THEME

NOTES

# OF GUESTS

BRAINSTORMING

MEALS

SHOPPING LIST

8

TABLE DECOR

MUSIC

TO-DO LIST

ACTIVITIES

Thanksgiving Decor DECOR AROUND THE HOUSE

FRONT YARD

BACK YARD

LIVING ROOM

ENTRY WAY

KITCHEN+DINING

BEDROOM

BATHROOM

BONUS

DECOR TO BUY COST

DECOR TO MAKE

INSPIRATION

9

send out an

INVITATION STYLE THE INVITE TO GO ALONG WITH YOUR THEME

SPECIFY THE DATE & TIME OF THE PARTY ADD A SECTION FOR THE LOCATION (EVEN IF IT’S @ YOUR PLACE)

10

HAVE A RSPV NUMBER OR ADDRESS

Guest List ATTENDANCE

GUEST LIST

INVITED

RSVP

1.

Y

N

2.

Y

N

3.

Y

N

4.

Y

N

5.

Y

N

6.

Y

N

7.

Y

N

8.

Y

N

9.

Y

N

10.

Y

N

11.

Y

N

12.

Y

N

13.

Y

N

14.

Y

N

15.

Y

N

NOTES

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Meal Planning MUST-MAKE RECIPES

FAVORITE THANKSGIVING MEALS

ON THE MENU

APPETIZERS

BEVERAGES

SIDES

DESSERTS

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

GROCERY LIST

12

Meal Planning RECIPE #1

INGREDIENTS

PREP TIME

TOTAL TIME

COOK TIME

SERVINGS

DIRECTIONS

1.

2.

3.

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

1.

RECIPE #2 PREP TIME

TOTAL TIME

COOK TIME

SERVINGS

2.

3.

13

Thanksgiving Host Etiquette

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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INVITE YOUR FAMILY FIRST! For many of us, family is scattered across the country; and while Thanksgiving always falls on the third Thursday of November, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t give them advance notice to travel.

INQUIRE ABOUT DUTIES AND RESTRICTIONS! Be upfront with your guests well ahead of the big day to confirm any allergies or restrictions in advance.

SET AN ARRIVAL TIME! To avoid unreasonable lags between courses, decide what time you plan on eating and plan the event backwards. This will help you getting to the hour you want to welcome your guests.

MAKE YOUR GUESTS FEEL COMFORTABLE! Dining with your immediate family is comfortable, but Thanksgiving dinner is often about coming together with those in your larger community.

GUIDE EVERYONE THROUGH DINNER! Gently lead your guests through polite table talk in between bites.

Thanksgiving Guest Etiquette NOTES

ALWAYS, ALWAYS BRING SOMETHING! Even if your host(ess) insists that everything is taken care of, a host can never have too many bottles of wine or too many candles burning around the house.

ARRIVE ON TIME AND DON’T CANCEL! There is truly nothing worse than a guest who cancels at the last minute. Oh, and also be sure to arrive right on time – not early!

DRESS APPROPRIATELY! At the very least, make sure your clothes are clean and pressed. As a true sign of consideration, dress one notch up.

WAIT TO EAT UNTIL EVERYONE HAS BEEN SERVED! …and the host has sat down. Make sure that everyone has their food and the host has sat down and is ready to eat before you touch your meal.

SAY THANK YOU! After the day it’s always nice to send a hand-written Thank You note or e-mail. At the very least, a sweet text message thanking the host for the event is always appreciated.

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2.

3.

4.

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Wednesday Prep Schedule HOURLY AGENDA

CHECK LIST

6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm

PRIORITY FOR THE DAY!

7pm 8pm 9pm 10pm

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DON’T FORGET...

It ’s Thanksgiving Day TAKE SOME TIME TO RELAX...

HOURLY AGENDA 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm

CHILDREN

HOLIDAY

PARENTS

DINNER

HOME

RELATIVES

FAMILY

JOYFUL

SEASON

GATHERING

MEMORIES

VISITING

6pm

GRATEFUL

OCCASION

THANKFUL

7pm

4pm 5pm

8pm

I’M THANKFUL FOR...

9pm 10pm

NOTES

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BLACK FRIDAY BUYING GUIDE black friday

My shopping wishlist..

%

%

Finding the best deals STORE NAME:

PRODUCT

OPENS @:

PRICE

LOCATION

NOTES

O O O O O

STORE NAME:

PRODUCT

OPENS @:

PRICE

LOCATION

NOTES

O O O O O

STORE NAME:

PRODUCT

OPENS @:

PRICE

LOCATION

O O O O O

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BLACK friday!

NOTES

Finding the best deals BEST DEALS

FAVORITE ITEMS

black friday

INSPIRATION

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Budget Plan - Must Haves BLACK FRIDAY BUDGET TOTAL BUDGET

$ (100 %)

GIFTS

$ (

%)

HOME ITEMS

$ (

%)

PERSONAL

$ (

%)

black friday

Top 3 Deals

1.

2.

3.

MUST-HAVE LIST

STORE

ITEM

COST $ $ $ $ $

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Budget Plan - WishList BLACK FRIDAY WISHLIST

YES / NO

ITEM

%

%

COST

BALANCE

%

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Thursday Prep Schedule HOURLY AGENDA 6am

CHECK LIST

7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm

PRIORITY FOR THE DAY!

8pm 9pm 10pm

% black friday

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It ’s Black Friday!

TAKE SOME TIME TO RELAX...

HOURLY AGENDA 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm

ADS

COUPON

ORDER

BARGAIN

DEALS

OUTLET

BUSY

DISCOUNT

PRICE

CASHIER

EARLY

RETAIL

6pm

CLOTHING

MALL

TRENDS

7pm

4pm 5pm

8pm

DON’T FORGET...

9pm 10pm

% NOTES

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Cyber Monday Tips

1.

3.

5.

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DO YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING WITH REPUTABLE RETAILERS! Aque voloribus sim dellacerio volor aliquia ectiusc illaborem intiusa volendam, quo temquatur sum none velit dolor rercimaio.

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LEARN TO SPOT HOLIDAY SHOPPING SCAMS!

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PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INFORMATION! Aque voloribus sim dellacerio volor aliquia ectiusc illaborem intiusa volendam, quo temquatur sum none velit dolor rercimaio.

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Cyber Monday Tips NOTES

ONLY SHOP ON SECURE SITES TO AVOID CYBER MONDAY SCAMS! Aque voloribus sim dellacerio volor aliquia ectiusc illaborem intiusa volendam, quo temquatur sum none velit dolor rercimaio.

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SAFEGUARD STORE ACCOUNTS WITH STRONG PASSWORDS! Aque voloribus sim dellacerio volor aliquia ectiusc illaborem intiusa volendam, quo temquatur sum none velit dolor rercimaio.

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CHECK FOR FRAUD AFTER YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING!

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4.

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CHRISTMAS PLANNER

My Christmas wish is..

Christmas Budget Plan CHRISTMAS BUDGET

POST-HOLIDAY SEASON REVIEW

TOTAL HOLIDAY BUDGET

$ (100 %)

TOTAL HOLIDAY BUDGET

$ (100 %)

GIFTS

$ (

%)

TOTAL SPENT

$ (

%)

MEAL PREP

$ (

%)

TRAVEL

$ (

%)

FINAL BALANCE

$ (

%)

DECOR

$ (

%)

FIXED EXPENSES

DATE

EXPENSE

COST $ $ $ $

TOTAL FIXED EXPENSES

30

$

Christmas Budget Plan CHRISTMAS EXPENSES TRACKER

DATE

DESCRIPTION

COST

BALANCE

31

Christmas Party Plan PARTY DETAILS TIME DATE THEME

NOTES

# OF GUESTS

BRAINSTORMING

MEALS

SHOPPING LIST

32

TABLE DECOR

MUSIC

TO-DO LIST

ACTIVITIES

Christmas Decor DECOR AROUND THE HOUSE

FRONT YARD

BACK YARD

LIVING ROOM

ENTRY WAY

KITCHEN+DINING

BEDROOM

BATHROOM

BONUS

DECOR TO BUY COST

DECOR TO MAKE

INSPIRATION

33

send out an

INVITATION STYLE THE INVITE TO GO ALONG WITH YOUR THEME

ADD A SECTION FOR THE LOCATION (EVEN IF IT’S @ YOUR PLACE) SPECIFY THE DATE & TIME OF THE PARTY

HAVE A RSPV NUMBER OR ADDRESS

34

Guest List ATTENDANCE

GUEST LIST

INVITED

RSVP

1.

Y

N

2.

Y

N

3.

Y

N

4.

Y

N

5.

Y

N

6.

Y

N

7.

Y

N

8.

Y

N

9.

Y

N

10.

Y

N

11.

Y

N

12.

Y

N

13.

Y

N

14.

Y

N

15.

Y

N

NOTES

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Meal Planning MUST-MAKE RECIPES

FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MEALS

ON THE MENU

APPETIZERS

BEVERAGES

SIDES

DESSERTS

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

GROCERY LIST

36

Meal Planning RECIPE #1

INGREDIENTS

PREP TIME

TOTAL TIME

COOK TIME

SERVINGS

DIRECTIONS

1.

2.

3.

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

1.

RECIPE #2 PREP TIME

TOTAL TIME

COOK TIME

SERVINGS

2.

3.

37

Christmas Host Etiquette

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

38

INVITE YOUR FAMILY FIRST! For many of us, family is scattered across the country; and while Thanksgiving always falls on the third Thursday of November, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t give them advance notice to travel.

INQUIRE ABOUT DUTIES AND RESTRICTIONS! Be upfront with your guests well ahead of the big day to confirm any allergies or restrictions in advance.

SET AN ARRIVAL TIME! To avoid unreasonable lags between courses, decide what time you plan on eating and plan the event backwards. This will help you getting to the hour you want to welcome your guests.

MAKE YOUR GUESTS FEEL COMFORTABLE! Dining with your immediate family is comfortable, but Thanksgiving dinner is often about coming together with those in your larger community.

GUIDE EVERYONE THROUGH DINNER! Gently lead your guests through polite table talk in between bites.

NOTES

Christmas Guest Etiquette ALWAYS, ALWAYS BRING SOMETHING! Even if your host(ess) insists that everything is taken care of, a host can never have too many bottles of wine or too many candles burning around the house.

ARRIVE ON TIME AND DON’T CANCEL! There is truly nothing worse than a guest who cancels at the last minute. Oh, and also be sure to arrive right on time – not early!

DRESS APPROPRIATELY! NOTES

At the very least, make sure your clothes are clean and pressed. As a true sign of consideration, dress one notch up.

WAIT TO EAT UNTIL EVERYONE HAS BEEN SERVED! …and the host has sat down. Make sure that everyone has their food and the host has sat down and is ready to eat before you touch your meal.

SAY THANK YOU! After the day it’s always nice to send a hand-written Thank You note or e-mail. At the very least, a sweet text message thanking the host for the event is always appreciated.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

39

Christmas Eve Prep Schedule HOURLY AGENDA

CHECK LIST

6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm

PRIORITY FOR THE DAY!

7pm 8pm 9pm 10pm

40

DON’T FORGET...

It ’s Christmas Day TAKE SOME TIME TO RELAX...

HOURLY AGENDA 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm

BOW

GIVING

SANTA

CANDY CANE

JINGLE

RAINDEER

CAROLS

JOY

SLEIGH

5pm

CHRISTMAS

NORTH POLE

STOCKINGS

6pm

ELF

PRESENTS

TREES

7pm

4pm

8pm

MY CHRISTMAS WISH IS...

9pm 10pm

NOTES

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NEW YEARS PLANNER My New Year’s Resolutions are..

JAN 1

New Year’s Budget Plan NEW YEAR’S BUDGET

POST-HOLIDAY SEASON REVIEW

TOTAL HOLIDAY BUDGET

$ (100 %)

TOTAL HOLIDAY BUDGET

$ (100 %)

GIFTS

$ (

%)

TOTAL SPENT

$ (

%)

MEAL PREP

$ (

%)

TRAVEL

$ (

%)

FINAL BALANCE

$ (

%)

DECOR

$ (

%)

FIXED EXPENSES

DATE

EXPENSE

COST $ $ $ $

TOTAL FIXED EXPENSES

44

$

New Year’s Budget Plan NEW YEAR’S EXPENSES TRACKER

DATE

DESCRIPTION

COST

BALANCE

45

New Year’s Party Plan PARTY DETAILS TIME DATE THEME

NOTES

# OF GUESTS

BRAINSTORMING

MEALS

SHOPPING LIST

46

TABLE DECOR

MUSIC

TO-DO LIST

ACTIVITIES

New Year’s Decor DECOR AROUND THE HOUSE

FRONT YARD

BACK YARD

LIVING ROOM

ENTRY WAY

KITCHEN+DINING

BEDROOM

BATHROOM

BONUS

DECOR TO BUY COST

DECOR TO MAKE

JAN 1

INSPIRATION

47

send out an

INVITATION STYLE THE INVITE TO GO ALONG WITH YOUR THEME

SPECIFY THE DATE & TIME OF THE PARTY

ADD A SECTION FOR THE LOCATION (EVEN IF IT’S @ YOUR PLACE)

HAVE A RSPV NUMBER OR ADDRESS

48

Guest List ATTENDANCE

GUEST LIST

INVITED

RSVP

1.

Y

N

2.

Y

N

3.

Y

N

4.

Y

N

5.

Y

N

6.

Y

N

7.

Y

N

8.

Y

N

9.

Y

N

10.

Y

N

11.

Y

N

12.

Y

N

13.

Y

N

14.

Y

N

15.

Y

N

NOTES

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Meal Planning MUST-MAKE RECIPES

FAVORITE NEW YEAR’S MEALS

ON THE MENU

APPETIZERS

BEVERAGES

SIDES

DESSERTS

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

GROCERY LIST

50

Meal Planning RECIPE #1

INGREDIENTS

PREP TIME

TOTAL TIME

COOK TIME

SERVINGS

DIRECTIONS

1.

2.

3.

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

1.

RECIPE #2 PREP TIME

TOTAL TIME

COOK TIME

SERVINGS

2.

3.

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New Year’s Host Etiquette

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

52

INVITE YOUR FAMILY FIRST! For many of us, family is scattered across the country; and while Thanksgiving always falls on the third Thursday of November, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t give them advance notice to travel.

INQUIRE ABOUT DUTIES AND RESTRICTIONS! Be upfront with your guests well ahead of the big day to confirm any allergies or restrictions in advance.

SET AN ARRIVAL TIME! To avoid unreasonable lags between courses, decide what time you plan on eating and plan the event backwards. This will help you getting to the hour you want to welcome your guests.

MAKE YOUR GUESTS FEEL COMFORTABLE! Dining with your immediate family is comfortable, but Thanksgiving dinner is often about coming together with those in your larger community.

GUIDE EVERYONE THROUGH DINNER! Gently lead your guests through polite table talk in between bites.

New Year’s Guest Etiquette NOTES

ALWAYS, ALWAYS BRING SOMETHING! Even if your host(ess) insists that everything is taken care of, a host can never have too many bottles of wine or too many candles burning around the house.

ARRIVE ON TIME AND DON’T CANCEL! There is truly nothing worse than a guest who cancels at the last minute. Oh, and also be sure to arrive right on time – not early!

DRESS APPROPRIATELY! At the very least, make sure your clothes are clean and pressed. As a true sign of consideration, dress one notch up.

WAIT TO EAT UNTIL EVERYONE HAS BEEN SERVED! …and the host has sat down. Make sure that everyone has their food and the host has sat down and is ready to eat before you touch your meal.

SAY THANK YOU! After the day it’s always nice to send a hand-written Thank You note or e-mail. At the very least, a sweet text message thanking the host for the event is always appreciated.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

53

New Year’s Eve Prep Schedule HOURLY AGENDA

CHECK LIST

6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm

PRIORITY FOR THE DAY!

7pm 8pm 9pm 10pm

54

DON’T FORGET...

Happy New Year!

TAKE SOME TIME TO RELAX...

HOURLY AGENDA 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm

FIREWORKS

MIDNIGHT

BEGINNING

COUNTDOWN

CLOCK

PARTIES

CELEBRATION

NEW YEAR

FRIENDS

JANUARY

FAMILY

PARADES

4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm

MY NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION IS...

9pm 10pm

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