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    Home » Family Encouragement

    How to Organize with a Christmas Planner

    Published: Nov 24, 2014 · Modified: Nov 11, 2022 by Candi Elm

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    Christmas Dinner Checklist

    Start preparing for a memorable and stress-free Christmas by planning ahead by organizing with a Christmas Planner and timeline.

    Christmas timeline planner sheet.

    December will be here before you know it.  Are you thinking, how do I prepare and Organize Christmas during all the holiday craziness? Well, I have a checklist for you to do just that.

    It can seem overwhelming, but with just a few tips and ideas to get done early, it can be a breeze. If you are preparing a Christmas Eve get-together or Christmas Brunch,  just plan accordingly below.

    Christmas Timeline Checklist

     

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    Three Weeks Before:

    • Plan Your Guest List
    • Write Out Your Menu
    • Send out Holiday Cards
    • Set up your tree or any holiday decorations

    Two Weeks Before:

    • Shop for any special ingredients you may need to find.
    • Purchase any table favors you may need
    • Buy any candles you may need
    • Wash and Iron all tablecloths and napkins

    One Week Before:

    • Order flower arrangement centerpieces or make a tablescape.
    • Have all your groceries bought

    The Weekend Before or Three Days Prior:

    • Wash all the dishes that you will be using (Bowls, serving spoons, teapots, Coffee Pot, crockpot, etc. )
    • Set your table and put a tablecloth over it so the dishes don’t get dusty
    • Defrost your turkey in the refrigerator if you bought a frozen one.
    • Clean your house or enlist your children to do the cleaning (reward them with a few dollars that they can use to go shopping)
    • Make any dishes that can be frozen and heated the morning of.
    • Get your entryway or porch ready or your guest bedroom and bathroom
    • Get all your Christmas Music ready or Alexa prepared.

    Two Days Before:

    • Reread your guest list and menu: (I like to look this over to make sure I didn’t forget anything)
    • Wrap any last-minute gifts you may have for your guests.

    Christmas Eve:

    • Take a few minutes to remember what you are thankful for. Write them out and keep them near.
    • Get your desserts prepared and put them on cake plates or refrigerate
    • Get your breakfast casserole made up to pop in the oven in the morning for your family.
    • Make some hot chocolate and sit by the fire and relax. You accomplished a lot.
    • Make sure your phones are charged and your DSLR Battery is Charged and you have a Memory Card ready.

    Christmas Day: Enjoy and Make Memories

    Here are some Christmas recipes you might try:

    • Peppermint Christmas Cupcakes
    • Edible Christmas Gifts To Make
    • Christmas Crack 

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    Christmas, Family Encouragement

    About Candi Elm

    Candi Elm is the recipe developer and food photographer at A Day In Candiland where she has been sharing Encouragement, Recipes, and Afternoon Tea Ideas since 2012. Candi currently lives in Southern California with her family and enjoying life to the fullest.

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    1. Barb @ A Life in Balance says

      December 05, 2014 at 4:24 pm

      Thank you for posting on Motivation Monday!

      Reply
      • Candi Elm says

        December 10, 2014 at 2:38 pm

        You’re welcome Barb, thanks for stopping by.

        Reply
    2. Clare says

      December 09, 2014 at 10:34 pm

      W’re hosting Christmas Dinner this year so these tips are perfect for us. We’re actually planning on making some of the menu items ahead of time so we’re not stuck in the kitchen all day.

      Reply
      • Candi Elm says

        December 10, 2014 at 2:39 pm

        Great idea, I may add your link in later.

        Reply
    3. Jennifer at Making Our Life Matter says

      December 10, 2014 at 5:31 am

      I don’t host during Christmas, but this is a great reference!

      Reply
      • Candi Elm says

        December 10, 2014 at 2:40 pm

        I can imagine how busy you are. I hope they treat you well and let you rest on Christmas Day.

        Reply
    4. shari lynne @ Faith Filled Food for Moms says

      December 10, 2014 at 8:29 am

      Great timeline and tips Candi! You are so super organized! I fly a little off the cuff…a little 😀

      Reply
      • Candi Elm says

        December 10, 2014 at 2:41 pm

        Sometimes that is what you have to do. I have learned to be flexible when I have to.

        Reply
    5. goggly says

      June 21, 2015 at 10:18 am

      If you are utilizing a packaged cookie dough, comply with the
      baking instructions on the package deal.

      Reply

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