Sometimes you will  find one very special day every month especially in America . It is the 25. of each month. There some people are planning ahead for Christmas and other holidays. I think it´s a nice date to remind me, to keep an eye on dates like birthdays, Easter & Christmas. So lets have a look: You should have a look on the next month in your calendar on this day. Who´s birthday is next? What do you have to do? (Send a card, buy a present, give a party) January Here I will keep my eyes on a review. * the photos will be paste into an album or you will do some digital scrapbooking. * like to have answer to questions like: Did I enjoy the last Christmas time? What was good? What would I like to do next year? What was the menu last Christmas! Write it down... There is a lot I want to know and keep in mind. February The financial aspect is very important. I like the idea to put away some money each month in an individual fund. How much will be enough to pay all the birthday and Christmas presents??  Create a gift-list: which person would you like to make a present for christmas, birthdays, Eastern and donations and how much can you pay for each. If you divide it with ten (Feb-Nov) you will find the amount you have to save every month. March Time to think more about gifts. Note any idea you get for any person from your list. What does he like? What `s his favourite colour? Do you like to give 'homemade' presents? What will you do? When will you start? What do you need? When will you work on it if it is needlework or sth. like that? And the important thing of all: At what date must it be accomplished? Make a list and plan time to work on your crafts. April I have to put away my Easter-decor so I will catch a glimpse on my Christmas decor. It is the time I can declutter most because I didn´t like to see it anymore. So perhaps I can clear the space for sth. new this year. I will write an inventory about what I have and in October I could wonder about what I need ... more next time.