Those of you who have been reading for a while now know that I do a Holiday Countdown series starting two months before Christmas. Well, today I’m officially kicking it off!
Perhaps I’m a bit crazy thinking about Christmas before Halloween is over, but it wasn’t until I started planning this early that I truly started to enjoy and embrace the holiday season. If you’ve ever felt frazzled, under pressure or you couldn’t wait for December 26th, I encourage you to join this year’s Holiday Countdown and see if it makes a difference for you like it has so many others.
This year’s Holiday Countdown will be in a slightly different format than the past two years. Instead of re-posting the tasks for each and every week, I’ll simply link to last year’s post for that week and include a new handy printable task list. Any changes or additions to the week (as I do tend to tweak my plans to make them better) will be noted.
Every Friday you can come back and get your Holiday Countdown Planner (join the email list HERE so you don’t miss a thing), read what’s on that week’s to-do list, and do your best to check everything off before the following Friday.
Remember, you’re not looking for perfection, just an improvement to prevent the frazzled mess of years past. Baby steps, people!
Let’s get started…
Step One
To get the free Printable Christmas Planner for Week One, simply click on the image below and the pdf will automatically download.
Step Two
Once you’ve printed out the planner, read the post Holiday Countdown Series Recap {Week One} and you’ll be on your way to getting ready for Christmas. Easy peasy! Use the form to jot down your ideas, supplies you may need to pick up and the days you plan on completing each task.
Joining the Holiday Countdown this Year?
Share what you’ve been up to each week in a blog post (or as many weeks as you wish). Be sure to link back to the corresponding week’s post. Let me know you’re participating and I’ll share your project on social media.
Be sure to share your photos or updates on social media with the hashtag #satoriholidaycountdown
Or, simply leave a comment each week updating us on what you’ve been up to!
Have a great weekend,
Angela Price says
I LOVE this! Starting early means there is time left in December to actually enjoy the holidays. i am already half done shopping. Plus I love Christmas so if we can start thinking about it now it makes me happy! Here’s to a Happy Holiday!
Shauna Oberg says
Wow, half done shopping- good for you! Glad you’re hopping on board. Enjoy your weekend :)
Sheila @sZinteriors says
You never cease to amaze me, Shauna! I didn’t know you could make last year’s any better and here you have! I found this countdown so useful/helpful and am really glad you hit send on this post!
Thank you!!!
xo Sheila
Shauna Oberg says
Thank you, Sheila! Hope the new printable helps you out, and I cannot wait to see your holiday prep posts!
[email protected] says
omigosh. Usually I am so organized but not this year! Happy holidays :)
Shauna Oberg says
Judging by your projects, posts and work load, I’m pretty sure you’re an organized person. Besides, it is only the end of October- lots of time!
Laurie @ Vin'yet Etc. says
Wow, brilliant! Pinning and printing!
Shauna Oberg says
Thanks Laurie! Hope to see some Holiday Countdown update posts on your site!
Ferrell boys mom says
I’m going to try this. I’ve written about it today and shared your link! Thanks for putting this together.
Shauna Oberg says
Love it! Can’t wait to track your progress :)
Heidi says
I always enjoy stopping by Satori, but I love your Christmas countdown. I am so excited for this years printable. :)
Shauna Oberg says
Glad to hear, Heidi! Christmas will be here before we know it (and it feels that way with this snow on the ground)!