Personal Assistant for November {organize}

Are you wondering how-to keep organized for November? Tip Junkie is here to help you stay on top of your game this Fall as Your Personal Assistant. Consider taking a day to really plan and organize your schedule. Here are some things to do:

1. Tip Junkie’s 12 Days of Christmas event is coming!!! {{woot, woot!}} What is Tip Junkie’s 12 Days of Christmas Event? It’s Holiday Eye Candy just for you. Plain and simple. It’s Tip Junkie’s way of showcasing tons of the crazy-amazing-holiday tutorials that are just waiting to be made {{wink}} PLUS, we’ll be giving away fabulous prizes each and every day.

Organize

1. 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?

2. Once you’ve thought it out and made your list, next 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. If you’re wanting to be more organized then print off the Executive Homemaker binder where you can keep track of everything in one place as well as printable worksheets to help keep you organized and on task.

4. If you want to get a space in your house organized, these ideas might help! 25 Ways to Organize with a Clipboard and 10 Stylish Family Schedule and Command Center Ideas.

5. 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 has tons of amazing birthday theme, party favor, game and decor ideas. {50 Home Birthday Party Theme Ideas}

6. Clear schedule for book club, girls night out, BUNCO, and other rotating activities. Make sure you have child care, your food assignment, etc. Here’s how to start a dinner club.

7. 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.

8. Change AC house filter.

9. Write one grandparent a letter, artwork, or card.

10. Plan Mommy/Son or Daddy/Daughter dates.

11. Plan a date night with your man, arrange the babysitter in advance.

Thanksgiving

12. Finalize your Thanksgiving plans like lodging, who’s attending, food assignments, and start thinking about games and activities to make it more memorable.

13. Here are some of my favorite Thanksgiving ideas to get you inspired:

I’m so impressed with your mad skills that I’m hosting a DIY Fall & Thanksgiving contest featuring the best of the best YOU have made for Fall & Thanksgiving decor, crafts and food. {{squealing}}. The contest ends on November 20th, so you have plenty of time to enter the contest and vote!

Start Planning Christmas

14. Start making plans for Christmas, where you’re going to stay, who’s family to visit, travel arrangements, etc.

Here’s a Free Printable Christmas Planner.

Christmas in July 2012 was a HUGE success this year and I have a ton of crafting tutorials that are perfect to get you crafting early!

Christmas Crafting Tutorials

Christmas Parties:

Christmas Gift Ideas:

Christmas Home Decor Ideas:

If your purchasing your gifts, spread out your Christmas expenses buy purchasing a couple gifts each month from the Mom-preneur Shops. Every penny you spend goes to support another woman and her family. {{fabulous!}}

And, what holiday season is complete without a couple of Tip Junkie contests? I’ve got a few running in November for the holidays! First up is my Homemade Gifts Contest. This is going to be one tight competition {wink}, so keep uploading your amazing ideas! Contest ends November 30th.

card contest

Next is Tip Junkie’s annual Christmas Card Contest. Running from November 5th to November 23rd, you’ll have the chance to share and vote for your favorite Christmas Card.

15. As you organize yourself this month, look ahead to the end of the year. This way you can stay ahead of the game and things won’t sneek by.

What fall school parties are you in charge of?
Finalize your Christmas plans and accommodations.
Are you going to host a New Years party this year?

Upcoming Events:

12 Days of Christmas Event
Christmas Card Contest
Christmas Tree Contest

If you want to remind yourself to head on over to Tip Junkie at the beginning of every month for this segment, here’s a button you can put on your blog. (code on the sidebar)

What gifts are you making for the holidays?

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}}