Gripping stories to take you back to a place you have been before, or broaden your horizons with tales from countries that you have yet to explore. The goal is to complete as many of the following challenges as possible during the month of October. Books in quotes are what we, the moderators, will be reading - you're welcome to read along with us or choose another book, graphic novel, short story, etc.
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Hyde - Robert Louis Stevenson Twas the day after Halloween 1 chapters — updated Mar 29, Tags contributing to this page include: Have your children give you their wish lists. Set a ballpark figure for how much you can spend on gifts—it will help you stay grounded when the shopping gets frenzied. If you have big-ticket items like electronics that go on sale the day after Thanksgiving, you may want to brave the crowds on Black Friday—you could save substantially.
Not only will this keep little eyes from finding out what Santa is bringing, it will save you time on Christmas Eve. Get out your lights, ornaments, wreaths, and lawn ornaments. See if anything is broken and needs to be replaced. Is it time for an update? Find fun, festive holiday decor ideas here.
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People generally enjoy getting a card a few days late, when things have slowed down and they actually notice the mail. This is a good time to get your tree, if you want it to stay fresh and retain its needles through Christmas. Same goes for fresh greenery or garlands.
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You may be one who decks the halls as soon as the Thanksgiving turkey carcass has been tossed. Find holiday decorating ideas here. Start a master grocery list.
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Clear out your refrigerator. So you use those gold-rimmed goblets only once a year? Go ahead and set the table. Make it even easier on the big day by putting a sticky note on each platter that states what dish you plan to serve on it. That also allows people to help you without asking 12 times. Whether they are for a party or a family meal, fresh flowers should always be purchased two days in advance.
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Check Make a family plan. Check Buy plane tickets.
Check Put activities on a calendar. Check Start baking things you can freeze. Check Update your holiday card list.
Determine how many cards you need, and make sure you have updated addresses. Check Shop for cards and wrapping paper. Check Make plans for overnight guests.
Three to Six Months Before (Before Mid-October)
Check Make a master gift list. Check Make a budget. Check Start Christmas shopping in earnest. Check Do any online shopping. Order gifts now so you have lots of time to wrap them once they arrive.