April Rudy Day

     It just sneaked up on me-April Rudy Day-and I am not ready. I was in charge of a church luncheon this weekend, and there went Saturday and Sunday.. This means I am three stocking stuffers and two Hermie gifts shy for the monthly goal.  Maybe I can make it up tomorrow by taking a little trip to Target if our store is not that busy.
     I have been giving the office party some thought.  I want to do an auction with the girls again with a different twist.  I need to start buying up some gift cards that would be of interest except they will not know what gift card is in the auction package.  It is sort of a blind auction with a 50 penny limit for money.  I am just trying to decide upon a teaser to get them pumped up about each package I have dolled up.  Just trying to improve upon last year's fun.
     On thing is done for April-money in the bank for gifts and entertaining!

March Rudolph Day

Today is March Rudolph Day.  I have a few things I need to do so I won't get off track this year.
Three goals this month:
1.  Money in the bank-check
2.  Look for four stocking stuffers and two Hermie presents today at BAM  and Michael's
3.  Try out a new cookie recipe.

February 2010 Rudolph Day

Today, I am celebrating Rudolph Day a little late since it was really Thursday, February 25, and I was busy at the shop.  Rudolph Day  you ask.  What is Rudolph Day???  Rudolph Day is  always on the 25th of each month leading up to Christmas Day, and one sets aside some time to work on something Christmas related.  To learn more about Rudolph Day, click here.  Since we own a Hallmark shop, we are extremely busy during the fall and holiday season.  I  try to be organized to get things accomplished for family Christmas, and this little day just helps out a lot.

I have a notebook that contains all kinds of information-calendars, Rudoph Day ideas, Christmas card lists/addresses, meal planning, budget, stocking stuffers, party ideas, gift ideas, gift closet inventory, recipes, etc. You name it.  Some people keep dish inventories and well as decorating ideas and inventories. You make your notebook to suit your needs.  Some people have created  notebooks on their home computer. 

Last month, I worked on creating forms for my notebook for the new year.  I also updated our Christmas card list

This month I am trying to accomplish four goals:

1.  Continue to set aside money for Christmas and birthday gifts...

2.  Buy at least four stocking stuffers...

3.  Purchase 2 gifts for 24 Days of Christmas...

4.  Work on a holiday recipe book of party and meal favorites...

Until next Rudolph Day, good bye from Applejack Lane.