Fillable Printable Task List Template

Task List Template

HOLIDAY TO DO LIST

Commit to a holiday budget for gifts, decorations or activities.

Update any holiday mailing list.

Buy stamps, cards and wrapping supplies.

Put all activities on a calendar.

Make a list of gift recipients.

Do any online shopping. Order gifts now so you have lots of

time to wrap them once they arrive.

Set aside a single place to collect receipts throughout the season

for returning or exchanging items.

Start any decorating.

Finalize menus and start a master grocery list. Know what you’ll

be cooking and what family members will bring.

Shop for nonperishable items such as drinks, canned goods or

pantry staples you’ll need.

Finish sending any holiday cards and make sure any out-of-

town presents are mailed.

Confirm plans for overnight guests.

Set up a wrapping station in a low-traffic area of your home;

wrap gifts as you buy them.

Make sure to schedule some down time - enjoy the season with

family and friends.

Take stock of dishes and glasses. Replace any that have

broken.

Buy or charge batteries for gifts, cameras, etc.

Deep clean your house. Make sure to prepare space for guests

staying with you.

Finish last-minute gifts or wrapping.

Clear out your refrigerator. Toss old leftovers to make room

for big dishes and ingredients.

Start baking things you can freeze (ex: cookie dough, baked

goods, etc).

Try to shop during non-peak hours to avoid crowds.

Confirm holiday event attendees.

Recharge the batteries on camera or video recorder.

Prep for main courses or cook dishes that can be made in

advance.

Determine cooking timeline for the next day.

Buy fresh flowers or arrangements to allow blooms to open up.

Set the table.

Empty trashcans and take out the trash.

Shop for fresh ingredients.

Look for on-sale greeting cards, wrapping paper, ribbons,

ornaments, and other decorations to be used for next year.

Keep only the ornaments and decorations you love for next

year and donate the rest. Recycle whenever possible (ex:

wrapping paper, tree, etc.)

Store all holiday decorations, wrapping supplies, and glassware

together in the same location so you can find everything next

year.

Write Thank You letters for gifts received by mail.

If you’d like to make a charitable donation before the end of

the year, do so now.

Find “homes” for any new items you have received (ex: new

clothes in closet, new book on bookshelf, etc).

Make note of what worked and what didn’t to review next year.

Start thinking about new goals for the year ahead!

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