{"id":4501,"date":"2016-10-05T10:46:06","date_gmt":"2016-10-05T14:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/?p=4501"},"modified":"2024-11-01T16:17:12","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T20:17:12","slug":"stress-free-holiday-countdown-timeline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/stress-free-holiday-countdown-timeline\/","title":{"rendered":"Stress-Free Christmas Timeline"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"countdown\">\n  <span id=\"days\"><\/span> Days\n  <span id=\"hours\"><\/span> Hours\n  <span id=\"minutes\"><\/span> Minutes\n  <span id=\"seconds\"><\/span> Seconds\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\n  \/\/ Set the date we're counting down to\n  var countDownDate = new Date(\"Dec 25, 2024 00:00:00\").getTime();\n\n  \/\/ Update the count down every 1 second\n  var x = setInterval(function() {\n\n    \/\/ Get today's date and time\n    var now = new Date().getTime();\n\n    \/\/ Find the distance between now and the count down date\n    var distance = countDownDate - now;\n\n    \/\/ Time calculations for days, hours, minutes and seconds\n    var days = Math.floor(distance \/ (1000 * 60 * 60 * 24));\n    var hours = Math.floor((distance % (1000 * 60 * 60 * 24)) \/ (1000 * 60 * 60));\n    var minutes = Math.floor((distance % (1000 * 60 * 60)) \/ (1000 * 60));\n    var seconds = Math.floor((distance % (1000 * 60)) \/ 1000);\n\n    \/\/ Output the result in the respective elements\n    document.getElementById(\"days\").innerHTML = days;\n    document.getElementById(\"hours\").innerHTML = hours;\n    document.getElementById(\"minutes\").innerHTML = minutes;\n    document.getElementById(\"seconds\").innerHTML = seconds;\n\n    \/\/ If the countdown is over, display EXPIRED\n    if (distance < 0) {\n      clearInterval(x);\n      document.getElementById(\"countdown\").innerHTML = \"EXPIRED\";\n    }\n  }, 1000);\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Artboard-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"artboard-2\" class=\"wp-image-4514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Artboard-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Artboard-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Artboard-2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It's that time of year again. The holiday season is creeping up just around the corner and for those of you who would prefer to keep your head from exploding, this stress-free holiday countdown is exactly what you need. Getting a head start on the holidays will make the time you have so much more enjoyable, why not jump start some organization!?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PAPERHI253.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PAPERHI253.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PAPERHI253-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PAPERHI253-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PAPERHI253-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-before-mid-october\"><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Before Mid-October<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plan\"><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Plan.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Sit down with your family (or pull up a skype call) and decide where the family will be spending the holidays.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">If you are the one flying, be sure to buy your tickets soon.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Artboard-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"artboard-1\" class=\"wp-image-4513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Artboard-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Artboard-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Artboard-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mid-october\"><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Mid-October<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plan-some-more\"><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Plan some more.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">As soon as you find out scheduled events, be sure to mark them in your calendar.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">If you\u2019re using your smart phone\u2019s handy dandy calendar, you can also use it to set reminders associated with events. If you need to prepare something (like a costume for your little one\u2019s holiday choir recital) you don\u2019t want to forget an important deadline.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bake-amp-freeze\"><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Bake &amp; freeze.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Un-iced cookies, bars, and nut breads are goodies to freeze and store for&nbsp;your holiday sugar stock. If you\u2019re suddenly invited to a last minute holiday potluck or a friend suddenly stops by with a gift, you won\u2019t be left empty-handed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-update-your-address-book\"><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Update your Address Book<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Make sure your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/address-book\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">address book<\/a> is up-to-date for accurate mailing addresses for those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/holiday\/seasons-greetings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">holiday cards<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PAPERHI168.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PAPERHI168.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PAPERHI168-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PAPERHI168-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PAPERHI168-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">If you haven\u2019t already, sign up for your free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/address-book\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Postable address book<\/a> and collect your family and friends\u2019 mailing addresses easily by sending them a link to fill out. It\u2019s simple, easy and free.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">If you already have a Postable address book, just be sure to send out those \u2018Freshen Contact\u2019 emails from your address book to make sure everything is up to date.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-the-best-selection\"><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Get the best selection.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Some stores will start pulling out the holiday goods well before Halloween. Start your holiday d\u00e9cor early to get the largest selection.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Artboard-8-1024x576.png\" alt=\"artboard-8\" class=\"wp-image-4520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Artboard-8-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Artboard-8-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Artboard-8.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-schedule-holiday-cards-to-be-sent-out-nbsp\"><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Schedule Holiday cards to be sent out.&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">If you\u2019re thinking of getting those<a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/holidays\/holiday-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Holiday Cards<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/holidays\/christmas\">Christmas Cards <\/a>well out of the way and your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/address-book\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">address book<\/a> is ready to go, you can schedule them now. Customize your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/holiday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Holiday Cards<\/a> on Postable now and set them to get mailed out directly to the recipients in December. This way you don\u2019t have to think about them again until you start getting those \u2018we love your cards!\u2019 phone calls!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CREOSTUDY111.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CREOSTUDY111.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CREOSTUDY111-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CREOSTUDY111-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CREOSTUDY111-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plan-for-visitors\"><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Plan for visitors.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Do you have relatives coming to stay with you? Now is the time to prep your home for their arrival. Need new or more sheets? How about new towels. Now is the time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plan-for-me-time\"><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Plan for ME-time.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Before the holidays are officially off the ground and your schedule begins to look more like a to-do list, be sure you plan&nbsp;some relaxing <em>me<\/em> time. Whether it\u2019s just a couple of hours or an entire day, if you plan on getting out of the holiday season alive you're going to want to do this.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Make arrangements now that you will be reluctant to get out of later. Schedule a massage or a spa treatment or buy advance tickets to an afternoon movie.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prepare-yourself\"><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Prepare yourself.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">The holidays can wreak havoc on your body. Between the stress, endless sugar intake, and booze after booze after booze it\u2019s a miracle we ever make it out alive.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Before things really get rumbling, take a step back and make a plan for yourself. Start some healthy habits now that you can take with you through the holiday season. Drink lots of water whenever you can and be sure to get plenty of sleep.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/BNjLM5WNcVyM0\" width=\"480\" height=\"259\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/center>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Why wait until January to join that gym. Sign up now and make it a point to go at least once (or more) a week. This will make your transition to your new years resolution much easier and will make eating all those homemade cookies that much better.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beginning-of-november\"><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Beginning of November<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plan-out-your-holiday-gift-buys\"><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Plan out your holiday gift-buys.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Make a list of everyone you\u2019ll need to get gifts for and jot down what type of things they like. This way you can shop as you go. Last minute holiday shopping should be avoided at all costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4515\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Artboard-3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"artboard-3\" width=\"996\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Artboard-3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Artboard-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Artboard-3.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 996px) 100vw, 996px\" \/><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-extraneous-gifts\"><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Extraneous gifts.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Stock up on a few items that would make just about anyone happy. You never know when you\u2019ll get that last minute invite or an unexpected guest. Locally made jars of jam are a sweet treat for everyone!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-budget-your-gift-giving\"><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Budget your gift-giving.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Set a budget for yourself so you don\u2019t end up going overboard. Even if this number is just an estimate, it will help you stay within boundaries and still have some money left for those unexpected holiday gifts.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">You should be steadily picking things up here and there. If you\u2019ve got some big ticket items on your list like electronics, waiting until Black Friday may be your best bet to save.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-directly-after-thanksgiving\"><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Directly After Thanksgiving<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-online-gifts\"><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Online Gifts.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">If you plan on ordering gifts online, now is the time. This way you still have time to gift wrap. Christmas eve should be spent enjoying the evening with your family, not secretly stowed away wrapping gifts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Artboard-4-1024x576.png\" alt=\"artboard-4\" class=\"wp-image-4516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Artboard-4-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Artboard-4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Artboard-4.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-holiday-decor-inventory\"><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Holiday D\u00e9cor Inventory.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Get those lights and ornaments out of the storage closet. See if anything is broken, ripped, or otherwise outdated and make a list of things that need to be replaced. Don\u2019t wait too long to buy new items.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-holiday-dinner-inventory\"><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Holiday dinner inventory.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Are you hosting a dinner party or two? Make sure you have the serving platters, wineglasses, giant bowls etc. to serve everything you\u2019ve planned.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Put gratuities in their own personal cards. You can order a box of blank cards to keep around just in case something like this pops up.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-first-week-of-december\"><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">First Week of December<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/MORGANKENDALL107.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/MORGANKENDALL107.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/MORGANKENDALL107-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/MORGANKENDALL107-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/MORGANKENDALL107-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-send-those-holiday-cards\"><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Send those holiday cards.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/address-book\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">address book<\/a> is updated, now for the fun part! Don\u2019t spend endless hours writing out addresses, stuffing envelopes, and licking stamps. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/holiday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Postable<\/a> will do all that un-fun stuff for you. All you have to do is customize one of beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/holiday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">holiday card<\/a> designs, choose your recipients from your very own address book and click send. Postable will print and mail the cards for you!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Artboard-5-1024x576.png\" alt=\"artboard-5\" class=\"wp-image-4517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Artboard-5-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Artboard-5-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Artboard-5.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-a-live-tree\"><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Get a live tree.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">If you\u2019d like to keep your <a href=\"https:\/\/christmastreesinthemail.com\/products\/premium-balsam-fir-6-7-feet?variant=18695943028787&amp;currency=USD&amp;utm_medium=product_sync&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_content=sag_organic&amp;utm_campaign=sag_organic&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwmOm3BhC8ARIsAOSbapXIgcuku7FB8ngeUGWnIgNPze8oqOT4SYtLX74vKid6OuGZISq4kDUaAm6VEALw_wcB\">Christmas tree<\/a> fresh through Christmas now is the time.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Consider a smaller living tree. A full-sized tree may seem brilliant, but don't underestimate the little ones. Small potted evergreen trees add the perfect delightful touch to those smaller spaces. Rotate the trees through the month so that they get plenty of light. When the holidays have passed, you can plan them outdoors.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-decorate\"><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Decorate!<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Now that you\u2019ve replaced your old d\u00e9cor and hit the shops early, it\u2019s time to put it all up. Make your home festive!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plan-the-meal\"><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Plan the meal.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">If you\u2019re serving the holiday meal (or any large holiday get together) now is the time to start planning. Know what you\u2019ll be cooking and what others will be contributing. Make a large list of groceries you\u2019ll need.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-nd-week-of-december\"><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">2<sup>nd<\/sup> Week of December<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mail-the-gifts\"><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Mail the gifts.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">If possible, you should try to mail all of your gifts by Dec. 10<sup>th<\/sup>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Artboard-6-1024x576.png\" alt=\"artboard-6\" class=\"wp-image-4518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Artboard-6-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Artboard-6-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Artboard-6.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wrap-the-gifts\"><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">Wrap the gifts.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00265d;\">For the gifts that will be sticking around your home for the holidays, it\u2019s time to get the wrapping out of the way. 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