I’ve written about setting up a home management binder for all of the details that go into managing a home.  I’ve also written about the importance of maintaining a place to store and record information other seasons, such as the summertime and the new year.  Having a place to prepare for the busy holiday season can be just as useful.  A holiday hub binder works as both a guide and a workbook for upcoming plans and as a record of experiences and a reference for the future.  Finding a permanent and convenient home for all lists, planning pages, and information concerning the holidays is a great idea.  After you gather the necessary supplies, and assemble your binder, keep it in a handy location so it can be referred to quickly and changed or added to as needed.

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Here are the steps to take when creating a holiday hub binder.

• Gather your supplies.
  • 3-ring binder
  • some tabbed dividers with pockets
  • a zippered pouch
  • and a ream of printer paper
  • a 3-hole punch
  • pens
• Divide your Holiday Hub Binder into sections.
  Here are some suggestions:
  • Calendars
  • Halloween
  • Thanksgiving
  • Hanukkah/Christmas
  • Gifts
  • Meals
  • Cards
  • Crafts/Decorations
• Add your Lists and Planning Pages
  • Calendars for September, October, November, and December
  • Card List
  • Gift List
  • Gifts Received Lists (for Thank You cards)
  • Party Planner
  • Guest List
  • Holiday Meal Planner (for both Thanksgiving and Christmas)
  • To Do Lists
  • Cleaning Lists
• Include Additional Resources
  • magazine articles
  • craft ideas
  • recipes
  • pictures of decorations

Are you prepared for the holiday season? What do you include in your holiday binder?