Buckle in I am in full CM!!!!

I kind of stay in Christmas mode all year long.....but that extra hour of sleep this weekend has catapulted me into 100% full Christmas Mode.....like I am listening to Hallmark's Sirius Radio Station in the car ( it is station 70 by the way). I am, of course, watching all the Hallmark movies I have already seen and the new ones.  I even watched a Netflix Christmas Movie from last year- The Christmas Inheritance.

If you want to watch the trailer just click here.  It was another predictable, sweet little story.  Just how I like my Christmas movies. If you missed last year's Netflix A Christmas Prince, don't worry it is still available on Netflix.

And in even better  news there is a sequel to this one that will be released on November 30 - A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding.

Until then also look for The Holiday Calendar 

which is already available and apparently involves a magic advent calendar.

The Princess Switch

which will premier on November 16th and of course involves the switch of a baker and a princess.  In other words it is super realistic and festive.  It's Christmas.....just go with it.

and The Christmas Chronicles

which will premier on November 22nd and rumor is that Kurt Russell plays Santa. Santa and a fairly impressive cast of kids join together to save Christmas.

Fair warning: these movies totally make you want to put up a tree, wrap some presents and light a holiday candle.  If that strikes you, take a look at a few things that caught my eye on line.

Wool Felt Garland 

There are more than 110 color combinations to choose from.  The garlands are 5' long and cost $6.99 each.  Now if you are not familiar with Jane.com please know that items are available for a limited time.  This one will have about a day left....so if you want some.....grab them quickly.

Anthropologie has some super cute melamine holiday plates

There are four patterns and they are $8 each.  Wouldn't these be fun to just have in a stack on the counter to have for snacks and such.  One can also get lucky and find similar cuteness at Marshalls, TJ Maxx and HomeGoods.

Ok, I am off to order my Christmas Cards and work on my address list.  Let's go girls, full Christmas mode ahead.

Have a wonderful week.  On Wednesday I will be sharing some great holiday reads with you to further get you in the spirit.

Getting Ready for Christmas 2018

Do not freak out!!!!

I gave you a whole week  last week without saying Christmas even once.  Did you notice?

But some of you asked how I get ready so early and if I would share some of that with you.....why yes I will!!!

So if you are interested in doing a little each month to get ahead for Christmas this year, join in.

These are the things I am doing in January to prepare for Christmas of 2018

1) Now is the time to update your Christmas Card address list.  While you still have all the cards you received, make sure you have those folks on your list for next year.  Also, update any addresses that may have changed.  I use Microsoft Office Word and use the label function.  You, of course, could just use Excel or  a simple address book.

2) Make your gift list for this year.  Remember I use a May Designs Book for this...

I got this new one in my stocking this year.

However, you can use a simple notebook or spreadsheet.  Whatever works for you!  But you do need to list every gift you need to buy because we will be working on filling that list a little at a time all year long.

There you go.  Two very simple things to do this month to get well on our way to an easier, less hectic holiday.  Trust me in 6 months you will look back and pat  yourself on the back for your slow but steady march to the Christmas finish line.

Talk to you on Friday!