TLC In The Kitchen

It must be time to start making my lists and checking them twice.  List making is one of my most often used techniques for organization.  For the Christmas season I will have lots of lists: a gift list, a Christmas cards list, a To Do list for the house, a “list” for the Christmas Day menu, a grocery list and a list of events and parties (otherwise known as a calendar.) 

I find that making a list really helps me to organize my time and thoughts.  I usually create a big spreadsheet with Microsoft Excel and put all the list titles that I need.  I type in as much as I can and save it.  I send a copy to my email so that I can have access to the list from home or work, then I print a copy and keep it with me at all times.  Sometimes I need to add something by writing it in by hand, other times I am crossing things off as I complete them.  I update the list almost daily and print a new one.

I do worry about my husband or kids seeing the list if they get in my purse or something, so I fold it into quarters and in large print mark it TOP SECRET – Don’t spoil Christmas!  So far, no one has decided to ruin their Christmas by reading my list.   If you are not a list maker, you should be!  I cannot tell you how much easier everything is, and how much more organized you will be if you just take the time to start your lists.  List making is my Number One tip for being organized; at Christmas time, and all the time.