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Oh, man. It’s here already, isn’t it?

I went to Target this week and it was twice as busy as it normally is, and it’s not even Thanksgiving! Maybe I’m just a last minute gift buyer, but wow!

There is SO much to do and keep track of during the holidays. From gift giving to meal prep to cookie baking. How does one keep it all organized?

I used to try and hold it all in my head, but I’ve grown up. I’ve realized there is ONE key to organizing everything for the holidays.

WRITE IT ALL DOWN!

Yes, that’s how to organize your entire holiday season. For reals.

Maybe you are type A and are saying…DUH, Gwen. How else do you keep everything organized?

Well, this B personality is prone to thinking that writing stuff down is a waste of time, and that going off the seat of my pants is always the better (and more fun) option. That’s just how I’m hard-wired.

But I think as you grow older, you start to get in touch with your opposite self. It has to be true, because I now find writing things down very freeing. If I can get it out of my head and onto paper, then it frees up enormous space in the memory box.

Who freaking knew?

So this year, I created a ginormous printable eBook to make sure I keep everything organized and in place.

Would you like to see it?

I’ve included everything from budget sheets and gift lists to recipe cards and printable Holiday Cards and Thank You notes! It’s a veritable treasure trove of holiday organization!

So maybe you are thinking… why do I need to write it all down. It’s not that big of a deal.

Ah, well… If you write it all down then, next year, you’ll know exactly what you bought and for whom, what you cooked and have all your special recipes in one place! It’s life-changing!