Today’s Countdown to Christmas Challenge is to begin [...]]]> Many households host a party or get-together sometime during the Christmas holiday season. It might be a cookie exchange with friends, a kids’ party with your playgroup, a holiday tea, a casual family gathering of food and gifts, or a more formal dinner party with just adults.

Today’s Countdown to Christmas Challenge is to begin to think about what might be happening in your home in December. Maybe you’ve always wanted to host a get-together in your home but never considered the details in time to organize it. Maybe your home is already designated as the hub for Christmas gatherings in your family. Don’t wait! It will only bring stress if you put it off. Start thinking about your entertaining budget, list of guests, food, supplies, and location. ListPlanIt‘s Holiday Party Planner* is a great way to get started with your Christmas party planning.

* Available as a download in the 100 Days to Christmas 2011 eBook.  Members to ListPlanIt.com can print or download a blank Holiday Party Planner in Holidays & Occasions as a worksheet for your holiday event planning.

• List of Steps to a Successful Holiday Cookie Exchange

Visit the 100 Days to Christmas Facebook page and tell us where your holiday gatherings are usually held. If in your home, what are your best tips for hosting?

Today’s Countdown to Christmas Challenge is to write down the specifics of the event such as a date and time, [...]]]> Whether you have a neighborhood get-together before trick-or-treating, a big weekend costume bash or a party for your child’s playgroup or school, quite a bit of preparation goes into the planning of such an event.

Today’s Countdown to Christmas Challenge is to write down the specifics of the event such as a date and time, food ideas, possible activities, and guests to be invited. Create a Party Details* page. Even if you aren’t planning your own party, you will very likely be invited to one, so begin to think about what you’ll be bringing.

• List of Steps to Planning the Perfect Halloween Party

Visit the 100 Days to Christmas Facebook page and tell us your tips for hosting a Halloween party!

How would you like your own personalized binder for storing your Holiday planning pages?  This week, enter to win a binder from ListPlanIt‘s Store.

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1) leave a comment here and tell us how you would use your personalized binder,

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One of each of these per day please. You have until Thursday, October 6 at 6 pm EST to enter.