Do It On A Dime

11 Tips to an Organized Christmas

by Filed Under: Holiday, Organization

We aren’t perfect.  And our holiday isn’t effortless.  But here are a few things I do to make the process a little easier!

Christmas Gift ListQUICK AND SIMPLE TIPS

  1.  Have a Gift List to keep track of everything you spend and buy.  This keeps you organized and on budget.  Download my Christmas Gift List!
  2. Keep your receipts with your list.  I find it easiest to attach a manila envelope or pocket to my gift list.
  3. Use printable address labels to make sending holiday cards a breeze.  I have a template I update from year to year.  I love using clear address labels so pretty envelopes aren’t hidden.
  4.  Create a wrapping station in your home (it doesn’t have to be fancy) so everything is at ready-access.  Don’t forget scissors, tape and a pen!
  5. Have pull bins in closets that corral different types of trimmings.  It makes access really easy and putting everything away faster than ever.
  6. Creative wrapping paper storage.  Clear garment bags work great and so do big laundry baskets.
  7. Store wrapped gifts in a laundry basket (it makes it easy to transport on Christmas morning)
  8. Create a “Santa’s Workshop” by covering your work station with a blanket.  This has always worked for us!
  9. Organize stocking stuffers in mini caddys or dollar tree bins.  You can see what you have for everyone and keep shopping sales.
  10. Wrap in mini-bursts.  I usually do about 10 minutes per night leading up until Christmas, so I’m not stressed the days before the 25th.
  11. Create a favorites album of highlights on your phone and only import those pictures to an online recourse (like Shutterfly or Walmart) to print your yearly family album.  This is when we start getting ours ready!

I hope you enjoyed these quick tips!

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Comments

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    Nicole says:
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    Thank you for such a great list! Could you please share what program you use to store your addresses? Is it Excel, Word, Publisher? Something fancier? That was such a helpful tip, I definitely want to set it up too!

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      doitonadimeblog says:
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      It’s a word document. When you buy the Avery labels (or whatever brand you choose) you download the free template and fill everything in! It’s super simple 🙂

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        Nicole says:
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        Thanks!

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    Katie says:
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    Thanks for these great ideas! Would love to know what app you use to make the photo book? Do you do it totally from your phone?

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      doitonadimeblog says:
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      I use whatever offers the most deals…usually Shutterfly. I upload all from my phone, and then create the book on my desktop 🙂

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    Patricia Stevens says:
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    Love the idea of a Christmas Gift List to keep track of what you’ve bought and how much you spent. This just might stop us from impulse shopping when we keep seeing things people will like. Great tips!

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      doitonadimeblog says:
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      Glad you enjoyed! Thanks, Patricia!

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    Madeline Franklin says:
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    Thanks for the suggestions! I have a special Christmas notebook that I use each year. I write down who and what each present is for, and who gives what presents to each of my family members, then I can go back each year to see what I gave people in the past, and who gave gifts to my children, etc. I have been doing this since my oldest’s first Christmas. 🙂

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      doitonadimeblog says:
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      I love that, Madeline!

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