Three Things to Do in November to Prepare for Christmas

Can you believe we are already through 16 days of November? Christmas is only 38 days away. 

If you've been following along with our monthly to-do lists, you should be less stressed about Christmas preparations. If you haven't had the chance to keep up, or if you are just discovering this blog, check out the monthly lists and see what you can manage:

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March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

Here are three things you can do in November to prepare for Christmas.

Address and Send Christmas Cards

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Since you ordered your Christmas cards in October, address them and have them ready to mail out right after Thanksgiving. I usually write an annual Christmas letter to go with them. 

Decorate your house 

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Some random year at our house 

Some have already decorated, but we often wait until Thanksgiving weekend. Last month, we shared outdoor inspiration. Here is some inspiration for the inside of your home:

Live Home 3D

Soho Interior Design

Southern Living

Emily Henderson

House Beautiful

Country Living

Finish shopping

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Finish early to reduce stress. Amazon, Walmart, Apple, and more are running early Black Friday sales. Local craft fairs have already begun. I visited one last weekend, and plan to hit two more this coming weekend. Supporting local can be just as important as convenience this time of year. 

The big day is coming faster than we realize. Use these tips to keep you on track.