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We are fast approaching the Holiday season, UGH!
That's not a bah humbug, far from it, I love the Holidays... family time, lots of laughs, memories made and don't get me started on all the great food.
What I dread the most is all the time and money spent in the next few months.
So this months tip will be about the organization it will take to not go into major debt and still have time to enjoy the season.
Ever since I can remember, especially when I was a single parent, I have budgeted for Christmas. It's something I still practice even now.
I shop for gifts year round. If I see something that I know someone would like I purchase it and if it's on sale better still.
I usually start serious Christmas shopping in October. This helps my budget so I only have to spend so much every month.
I make up a list of gifts, party supplies, and items I might need for making a gift and other decorating items.
I carry this list with me, so if I am in a store I can check it off so I don't duplicate, (I did that one year, very embarrassing).
I have already seen sales of 30%-40% off. Love that!
One question you may have is, OK, I buy early, where do I put these gifts so no one finds them?
A couple of places I used to hide my sons gifts were in our luggage that we had stored and in the box that the Christmas tree was in. He never looked there, at least I don't think so.
If you start shopping now, it will feel great come mid December, to know you are finished and you will not have a huge bill facing you come January. It also gives you time to enjoy the season and relax, don't we all want that?
Please contact me if you need any tips on Organizing for the Holidays and I will make that our December e-tip. | 
