As the New Year Approaches and everyone is making plans and resolutions, Tip Junkie is here to help as Your Personal Assistant. Take a day and really plan and organize your schedule. Here are some of the things to do!
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1. Check birthdays for the month, buy cards & presents, get them ready to mail or deliver. If you have a child’s birthday this month, plan it and get out the invites.
- Tip Junkie Parties has tons of amazing birthday themes, homemade party favors, game and decor ideas.
- Tip Junkie Printables has several games to print out.
- Tip Junkie Homemade Gifts has several fun birthday party gift ideas and free patterns.
- Are you looking for some great gifts for someone you love {or yourself?} Here’s some ideas of things I adore!
2. Let’s start the month off right and make a list of the things that are causing you added stress. Make a list of the big ones as well as the little ones. Is something in the house that’s broken, is there an insurance issue you need to take care of, do you need an extra trash can upstairs to help keep things tidy?
Once you’ve thought it out and made your list, plan a day this week as your “ongoing problem day” and finally resolve those issues that need to be resolved. You’ll be glad that you did!
3. Print out your free Daily/Weekly/Monthly/Annual cleaning checklist. And if you need it, you can also print out a free Stain Removal Guide. I also have several amazing Chore Charts for Kids that you can print out.
Fun Traditions to Create Memories for your kids:
- Fun Lunch Menu Ideas and Jokes
- 17 Christmas Traditions
- 24 Creative Family Traditions
- 50 Best Children’s Books
- Toddler Activity Book
- How to Make a Birthday Board Game
New Years Ideas:
- Adorable Free 2012 Printable Calendar
- New Year Party Ideas {activities, printables & food}
- 10 New Years Eve Party Ideas for Kids
- New Years Eve Party Ideas
4. Clear schedule for book club, girls night out, BUNCO (have you seen this amazing Bunco Party Idea with FREE Printables?), and other rotating activities. Make sure you have child care, your food assignment, etc. Here’s how to start a dinner club.
5. If you are doing a food storage, time to check the schedule and buy next on the list. Don’t forget to put some cash in there as well.
6. Change AC house filter.
7. Write one grandparent a letter, artwork, or card.
8. Plan Mommy/Son or Daddy/Daughter dates.
9. Plan a date night with your man. Swap kids with a friend or schedule the babysitter in advance. If you need some fun dates, check out or How to Date Your Spouse ideas over on the TJ Community.
Family Events Coming Up:
10. Winter can be such a busy time of the year. As you organize yourself this month, look ahead to the New Year. This way you can stay ahead of the game and things won’t sneak by.
- What holiday school parties are you in charge of?
- What winter birthday’s do you need to make/buy gifts for? {They sneak up on you – so get them now}
- Are you going to host a Christmas party? If so, for Adults or Families?
- Are you going to host a New Years party this year?
Finish Planning Christmas
11. Finalize plans for Christmas, where you’re going to stay, who’s family to visit, travel arrangements, etc.
Looking for homemade gift ideas to make this Christmas? The Tip Junkie Homemade Gifts site has over 900 free patterns and tutorials so that you can find the perfect gift. It even has a gift finder!
You can search for homemade gift patterns by:
Here are more free printables and tutorials for your holidays:
- Free Printable Christmas Planner
- Christmas decor, gift, traditions, and organization ideas
- Printable Instructions for Christmas projects and gifts

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What do you do in December to get your home organized?
Let me know below in the comments or we can chat about it over on the Tip Junkie Facebook page. I adore hearing from you and really want to help you plan your month. {{wink}}



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This is Cool! Thanks for sharing your Brilliant ideas! The Homemade ideas are creative and personalized.
your site is awesome and helpful, thanks a bunch for all you do! Merry Christmas
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