You know from previous holiday seasons there is always a long list of things to do in order to prepare properly for the holidays. Instead of waiting until the holiday season is you try to address some of the largest previous work when the weather is not as pressing, and relieve some stress in the process.

Have you finished all your household chores yet the fall? If your garage is a mess and you have no idea where you buried the Christmas decorations and there are still leaves everywhere, get busy and get your garage cleaned up and organized and get the construction work completed. If you have not already done so, prepare your plants outdoors for the winter, your drainage tiles and sprinkler systems, and clean your garage full. It will hunt for holiday decorations a false problem because it allows you to go directly to them. It’s also a good idea to keep an inventory of their condition, and take note of replacing everything that is broken. Check your lights at that time, too. While you are there, get off your lights outdoors, and hang them after verification. When the holiday season rolls around, all you need to do is flick a switch.

Get your interior deep cleaning done at that time too. If you know that you are going to have nights stay with you, make sure your room is ready for business. If you have to store things in clear it out. Make sure it is available drawers and closet space for your guests to put things away if they are with you for an extended period of time. It is also the ideal time to tidy up summer clothing and bedding items and leave your heavier clothing and bedding.

And though some might not consider addressing Christmas cards a heavy chore, it can become quite time consuming depending on the length of your list. If you can verify you’ve got correct addresses early on, it’ll make this chore go more smoothly when the time comes. While you are updating mailing addresses, it’s a good time to make sure you’ve got correct phone numbers and e-mailing addresses as well, as both are quick ways to invite people to an impromptu holiday open house or party. You might consider addressing and stamping your envelopes in small groups while watching TV each night. That way they’ll be ready to pop in the mail when the holiday season arrives.

Another task that can be addressed from the start is your holiday baking and cooking. Some baked goods freeze well when prepared in advance, like fast food, like chili and spaghetti sauce. Then, when the busy holiday season arrives, it will have some of its baking out of the way, and when you need a quick meal, you need something that can easily be found in the microwave and crock pot or can serve hot food to your family.

Addressing these major chores now so you can enjoy your holiday later!

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