Final Clean Week
Posted July 20th, 2007 by Cynthia Townley Ewer
Two weeks before Christmas? It's time for a final finish cleaning at the Houseworks holiday plan.
We've decluttered and deep-cleaned; this week's goal is to bring the whole house into a ready state for the remainder of the season.
In holiday prep, we'll complete gift wrapping, plan Christmas dinner, mail Christmas cards and bring home the ultimate seasonal symbol: the Christmas tree.
This Week's Houseworks Focus: Final Clean
Reading Assignments from Houseworks
- Housekeeping Skill Set: Plan - pages 74-81
Put it all together--schedules, to-do lists and routines--to keep a clean and organized home.
Inspiration from the Web:
This Week's Holiday Prep Checklist:
- Wrap party! Hold an informal "wrap party" brunch or evening for friends. Work on wrapping packages together. At the end of the party, swap leftover supplies for a fresh look next year.
- Use freezer meals on busy nights.
- Plan Christmas menus. Make a simple menu plan for Christmas week. Delegation is easier if you have an idea of what's for breakfast ... or lunch, or dinner.
- Update address book. As holiday letters and Christmas cards arrive, update the address book with any changes.
- Mail Christmas cards or holiday letters.
- Complete gift wrapping.
- Buy Christmas trees and/or fresh greens.
This Week's Forms to Print:
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