Does anyone reading & writing in this thread, have a set date during the year, to start Christmas gifts by?
I used to start what I called "Christmas in July," & started my list & crocheting then.
But now, with pen palling, reading, writing from home for work, I feel like July is starting too late- for me- to get things done in time. I just don't know what to do.
I used to write "Christmas 2014" in the center of the legal pad.
Perhaps if I do what I've done in the past, which is a mind map or story board.
I write each person/project inside a cloud or oval. Then, I draw a line, from the center to each person, in order to each different project cloud/oval. Then, it's visually mapped out, for me to see where I'm going on my map, how much time I've got to get what done for whom by.
I suppose if I was "really smart" I could date each cloud/oval with a goal date, to shoot for. When that's done, I could add the projects to my day runner & electronic calendar, to come into my inbox everyday until the date of completion. I might dink around with this idea, so I can get organized for after Mother's Day. It would put my mind at ease. I need to balance my writing projects, the house, self-care, with the Christmas crochet. It's hard sometimes,
yes, but at other times, it's similar to a "game of challenge".