FRONT let the festivities begin.. COVER HOLIDAY PLANNER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
it’s the most wonderful time of the year THANKSGIVING
CHRISTMAS
THANKSGIVING BUDGET PLAN
6
CHRISTMAS BUDGET PLAN
30
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
46
48
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
11
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.
14
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.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
15
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
16
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
17
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
20
BLACK friday!
NOTES
Finding the best deals BEST DEALS
FAVORITE ITEMS
black friday
INSPIRATION
21
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 $ $ $ $ $
22
Budget Plan - WishList BLACK FRIDAY WISHLIST
YES / NO
ITEM
%
%
COST
BALANCE
%
23
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
24
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
25
Cyber Monday Tips
1. 3. 5. 26
DO YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING WITH REPUTABLE RETAILERS! Aque voloribus sim dellacerio volor aliquia ectiusc illaborem intiusa volendam, quo temquatur sum none velit dolor rercimaio. Exerferibus, optaquodis vit vendele caecessitas excerferio blabor anturia
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. Exerferibus, optaquodis vit vendele caecessitas excerferio blabor anturia
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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. Exerferibus, optaquodis vit vendele caecessitas excerferio blabor anturia
SAFEGUARD STORE ACCOUNTS WITH STRONG PASSWORDS! Aque voloribus sim dellacerio volor aliquia ectiusc illaborem intiusa volendam, quo temquatur sum none velit dolor rercimaio. Exerferibus, optaquodis vit vendele caecessitas excerferio blabor anturia
CHECK FOR FRAUD AFTER YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING!
%
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2. 4. 6. 27
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
35
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
41
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
49
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. 51
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
NOTES
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