31 Things to do before Christmas – Introduction

Over the next several weeks I will be publishing a series called "31 things to do before Christmas". In this series I'll give some helpful tips about many of the things on our To-Do lists around the holidays. Keep in mind, the goal is to have a more organized and less stressful holiday season. You can't be stressed and MERRY at the same time!

Here is an overview of the topics that will be discussed in the series:

1. First things first. (Begin with the end in mind.)
   
2. Reclaim unclaimed money.
   
3. Speaking of money….
   
4. Make a list, check it twice.
   
5. Do YOU have a list?
   
6. Break it down now
   
7. Out with the old
   
8. Five ways to make Christmas cash with your old stuff.
   
9. Time to investigate....
   
10. What's in your attic?
    
11. Do your homework.
    
12. Be the early bird.
    
13. Christmas decorating on a tight budget.
    
14. Making memories.
    
15. Cheap holiday thrills.
    
16. Smart Christmas shopping
    
17. Pack it up, move 'em out!
    
18. Christmas cards the easy way, part 1.
    
19. Christmas cards the easy way, part 2.
    
20. True Christmas spirit.
    
21. A feast on a budget
    
22. Holiday grocery shopping
    
23. Classic holiday fun
    
24. Christmas clean
    
25. It's a wrap (almost).
    
26. Stuff, stuff and more stuff.
    
27. Time to play the "Santa" role.
    
28. Take time for tradition!
    
29. Holiday Cooking, part 1.
    
30. Holiday Cooking, part 2.
    
31. Finally, the best for last.