I help busy families simplify their homes and lives by living with intention, creating simple systems and focusing on what matters most. Regular (but not too many) emails with real stories and practical tips.
The Christmas Task I Did The Morning After Halloween
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Dear Reader, Halloween was last night. I hope you had a fun one! Our family was a bit split with three kids (two teens, one preteen) headed in different directions. I can't say it was my most festive Halloween but good enough with some time with friends and enjoying the treats (and tricks as it rained the whole night). The first thing I did this morning? Purchase Nutcracker tickets for my daughter's ballet performance in December (the studio's timeline, not mine). So Christmas is officially here I presume! Which got me thinking about our DIY family photo shoot for Christmas cards, upcoming Black Friday deals worth grabbing, if I want to host a Favorite Things party for my friends, what time the Christmas Eve service will be and about a zillion other holiday-related tasks. Before I spiraled too deep into this storm of to-do's, I printed my Christmas Planner. Even just having it in hand gave me a sense of calm, a place to "park" all these ideas. If you're nodding along thinking, this is all in my head too, this 28-page planner was made for you. I thought carefully about what the holidays require and built it as more than just lists. It helps you filter out what doesn't serve you or your family and keep what's worth your time and effort. → See the Christmas Planner here If you pick it up, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Honest feedback or an Etsy review means a lot! Warm wishes, Macie P.S. If curious, browse all guides and planners in my Etsy shop here. |
Macie Kreutzer | For the Love of Simple
I help busy families simplify their homes and lives by living with intention, creating simple systems and focusing on what matters most. Regular (but not too many) emails with real stories and practical tips.
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