December by days checklist

Here’s something different. Counting down December by doing a task a day. Okay, it’s a little bias on the food side but hey we have the perfect excuse! Our ultimate ‘December by days Checklist‘.

• 1st. Kick off Christmas season with cookies galore!
• 2nd. Craft and send your Christmas cards, this way you are making sure that you send your international cards way in advance of the post deadline.
• 3rd. Deck the halls — both inside and out. (Don’t forget the holly and the ivy).
• 4th. Stock up on ingredients for warm winter drinks, mulled wine anyone?
• 5th. Toast the season with these merry-making cocktail recipes.
• 6th. Plan the perfect holiday menu.
• 7th. Dress up homemade bread with festive flavored butters.
• 8th. Make great gifts for loved ones or add warmth to your holiday decor with cozy felt crafts.
• 9th. Plan a Secret Santa gift swap at your school or office.
• 10th. Prepare your home for holiday houseguests (we’re sure you have some planned).
• 11th. Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list; shopping! online or the good ole fashioned way.
• 12th. Get a jump-start on holiday wrapping.
• 13th. Count the days down to Christmas with these delicious and impressive dinner menus.
• 14th. Save time (and your sanity) by setting up a holiday gift-wrapping station.
• 15th. Make your favorite festive holiday appetizers.
• 16th. Take a break from holiday shopping — and bake cookies!
• 17th. Make DIY Christmas crafts (that won’t break the bank).
• 18th. Sugarcoat your holiday giving with homemade candies.
• 19th. Keep off the extra kilos/pounds this holiday season by doing some exercise.
• 20th. Turn your Christmas tabletop into a winter wonderland.
• 21th. Find the perfect seasonal starter for your Christmas dinner.
• 22th. Warm up with a classic soup for lunch.
• 23th. Make a list (and check it three times!) to ensure that you’ve completed all your Christmas shopping.
• 24th. Fill any remaining gaps in your Christmas menu; make sure you have all the ingredients.
• 25th. Merry Christmas to you all!
• 26th. Start preparing to bid the current year farewell in style by doing a little cupboard cleaning to find that perfect outfit.
• 27th. Ward off winter’s chill with a warm drink or two.
• 28th. Pay homage to the current year by making a menu of the most popular dishes you enjoyed throughout this year.
• 29th. Plan a memorable menu of favorite holiday hors d’oeuvres for your New Year’s Eve celebration.
• 30th. Before your big night out, enjoy a quiet night in reading a book and getting through energy levels up in preparation for…
• 31st. Sparkle and shine this New Year’s Eve!