I have a few goals for November, which I prefer to call my intentions, if and when I have the time. Not everything on my list will get done, some will undoubtedly spill over into December but having a list helps to focus my thoughts. There are tasks I must do and ideas for things I would like to do so I am planning on a good mix of both. I am looking forward to the fun things.
Finish decorating the guest bedroom and furnish within budget
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Design and make a Christmas card – using up some of the blank cards and envelopes
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Make advent calendars and crackers
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Make mini selection boxes for the charity coffee morning using up the trick or treat fun sized chocolate bars
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Bake Christmas cake and Nut Roast
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Have a day out and pack up a winter picnic – homemade soup, fresh rolls, hot chocolate and go somewhere ‘Christmassy’ like the market towns of Bakewell, Ashbourne or Howarth
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Tidy up in the garden
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Clean the outside paintwork and porch
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Put the festive outdoor lights up
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Make mum a Christmas ‘This is your life’ style book using old photos and slides
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Send out the family ‘Not so Secret Santa’ wish lists and rule sheet
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Organise the family pre-Christmas get together event
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Make and send out the Neighbours pre-Christmas get together invites
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Have a Christmas ‘looking’ day at John Lewis
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Visit the Sheffield Millennium Galleries Christmas Crafts shop
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Plan for mum’s late night shopping weekend visit and book to see a local drama group play
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Plenty of cleaning
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Leave some time for self – book in a hair appointment and facial treat and buy a new party dress / Christmas outfit
Quite a list and only 30 days in November, thirteen of which have already been and gone. How are your plans for Christmas going – that is if you are already planning!
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where the journey takes me 