10 things I DO NOT want for Christmas

A few days ago I received a free Holiday Planning Workbook from Living Well, Spending Less by Ruth Soukup. As a part of the workbook, there is a goal worksheet (which I love) that asked "what are some things that I  DON'T" want to do this year.

I just adored how she channeled me not only to think about what I wanted but included what I didn't as well. I was already preparing some holiday fun and memories for my family that were more meaningful and purposeful but her workbook gave me the opportunity to get it all out.

So I began a list of things I DO NOT want. 

Here it is...

1. I DO NOT want holiday to pass us by without any real preparations and plans. 

(Make plans, on purpose plans!)

2. I DO NOT want my sons to have the wrong idea of Christmas.

(Continue to teach them about the Christmas Story; how it's center of our faith.)

3. I DO NOT want my family to be bored.

 (Plan fun activities, crafts, and outings for the family--stay tuned, I'm sharing.)

4. I DO NOT want my sons just to have more stuff.

(Implement a meaningful gift plan--already have it planned, stay tuned in Dec.)

5. I DO NOT want my family to take this season for granted.

(We will feed the homeless.)

6.   I DO NOT want to spend the entire holiday in the kitchen.

(Chose simpler recipes, assign boys cooking tasks, and get started early.)

7. I DO NOT want to forget the countdown til Christmas.

  (Make a countdown til Christmas Calendar-- stay tuned for pictures!)

8. I DO NOT want my boys to miss the opportunity to give 

(Have boys choose toys they can give up to donate.)

9. I DO NOT want to miss Operation Christmas Child this year.

(Order OCC supplies and pack our box!)

10. I DO NOT want to miss the Hawks' games this year!

(Order tickets early!)

What do you NOT WANT to do this Holiday Season?

Blessings, 
Miss Mom