Holiday Prep Day 30 of 60

Tasks for Today:

Wrap Extra Presents for Charity

• Gather any gifts you’ve purchased for charitable donations.
• Use festive wrapping paper and tags to make them more appealing.
• Consider including a small note encouraging joy and kindness.

Prepare for Extra Guests

• Assess your seating and dining arrangements.
• Gather extra serving dishes and utensils.
• Prepare any additional food items that might be needed.

Double Check Gift List

• Review your gift list to ensure no one is missed.
• Confirm that you have all gifts purchased and wrapped.
• Make a note of any last-minute gifts needed.

Double Check Budget

• Review your holiday budget to ensure you’re staying on track.
• Take into account any last-minute purchases or expenses.
• Adjust if necessary to avoid overspending.

Make a Contact List of Email Addresses

Collect email addresses for your guest list:

• Family
• Friends
• Co-workers
• Neighbors

Use a spreadsheet or a note app for easy access to information. Consider adding a column for RSVP status if relevant, what kind of presents you are gifting, relationship to the person and location of the person.

Sample Contact List Template ( This can be created in Numbers or Excell or Google Sheets)

4 or more columns: names, email addresses, Relationship, Location etc.

Name	Email Address	Relationship	Location
John Doe	johndoe@email.com	Friend	Local
Jane Smith	janesmith@email.com	Family	Hometown
Bob Johnson	bobjohnson@email.com	Co-worker	NYC
…	…	…

Tips for Organization

• Digital Lists: Utilize a tool like Google Sheets or Excel for easy updates and accessibility.
• Physical Copies: Print out the contact list for reference during planning and communications with family and friends.
• Regular Updates: Check and update your list as guests RSVP or if you add more people. Duplicate the main list to use for events.

Stay organized today, and you’ll set yourself up for a joyful and stress-free holiday season ahead if you decided to plan events or group festive gatherings.