Rudolph Day
Preparing for Christmas Throughout the Year!

Happy September Rudolph Day!  With this Rudolph Day we enter the busiest time of the year!  From now until Christmas there will be many tasks to complete, shopping to do, and presents to wrap. So a sense of focus is needed, otherwise it’s easy to become overwhelmed. This month focus on recipes, baking and candy making. In addition, its time to start thinking about ornaments, lights, and other items you will need when it comes time to decorate.

You have the month ahead until October 24th to make a good start on these Christmas related tasks. For today, put on some Christmas music, get your notebook, and start picking out the recipes you will use or try out this month! Make that master ingredients list…and get shopping!!

September is Baking Month: This is the month to finalize your plans for baking and candy making. By deciding on recipes early, you can create a master ingredient list and start shopping now. Spreading the cost out over several weeks will help the holiday budget.

Ornaments: Time to take an inventory of what you need. Hopefully you jotted down that list back in January. Now is the time to pull it out and jot it down in a small notebook to carry with you. Then when you see an item on sale, check your list and stock up on the savings!  In addition, this is a good time to find a cute ornament or two to make! Remember: SIMPLIFY….you can’t make them all….pick a couple and enjoy!

REMEMBER: You have all month to complete your tasks. So why not pull out a few recipes and give a couple new ones a trial run! That way you can do some taste tests and pick the best ones for Christmas!

It’s August Rudolph Day. The elf fun will begin and run until September 24th.  I’m not much of a crafter but I’m always looking for simple and fun things that can add a special touch to the holidays. Here are two that you might like to try.

Elf Hugs: Fill some little bags with Hershey’s Hugs and attach a “hug” card to it. Leave it it a lunchbox, car seat, or on a pillow. Smile and Hugs for EVERYONE!

Elf Kisses: The same idea except using Hershey’s Kisses and a “kiss” card.

I’ll be doing a daily elf blog post from August 25th-September 24th at the Magic Elves blog. I invite you to visit and see the elf goodies I have accumulated to share with you! 

Enjoy your August Rudolph Day and then plan the month ahead so you can be one step closer to an organized and joyous Christmas!

Rudolph Day is designed to help you prepare for Christmas a little each month. By breaking it down into small steps Christmas prep is not only easy but fun too!  Each month we will be posting some tasks to complete on Rudolph Day and throughout the month.  The Rudolph Day month runs from the 25th of one month to the 25th of the next month!The items on the list are just suggestions.  Christmas prep is unique for each individual so one list will definately NOT fit all. Please use the list below to get you thinking about what you might accomplish this month.

1. Elfcapades:  We are declaring August to be the Month of the Elf!  It’s time to plan some Elf activities. Get out some planner sheets and jot down any “pranks” your elf might do and also check your elf gifts (did you pick up some items after Christmas for the elf to bring this year?) Don’t forget “experience gifts” are lots of fun with the elf. So be sure and include making cookies or going to the theater to take in the newest Christmas movie (the elf goes too, of course!) The elf can present the tickets as a surprise! If your elf is writing notes….get a jump start and craft a couple this month so they are all ready when the busy holiday season arrives! If you aren’t sure about this whole Elf Thing…..check out Magic Elves for information about kinds of elves and the whole elf experience. There are also stories, celebrations, and craft ideas!

2. Crafts: It’s time to check about any crafts you are making, whether as decor or for gifts!  How are you doing on the crafts and gifts? Do you still need to get some materials? Which ones are priorities? Work on those this month! Remember time is a factor, so don’t take on more than you can reasonably finish!

Can you believe it’s August already! The year is ticking by and it’s time for some serious holiday prep….so get busy and be ready for the best Christmas EVER.

Hurrah! It’s Christmas in July and RudolphDay.com is up and running!

As you can see there’s already some great information here to help you prepare for Christmas. Every Rudolph Day (25th of the month) we’ll be sharing more Christmas Crafts, information, fun and goodness!

There’s nothing more exciting than Rudolph Day during Christmas in July. The year is speeding by and it’s time to really start getting ready for the Christmas season! 

Just a reminder: July is Finish Stocking Stuffers Month and also the time to start at least thinking about your cards, if not actually working on them!  You have from now until August Rudolph Day to complete these two tasks. Believe me, when December rolls around, you will be glad that you took a bit of time during July to smooth the way for a beautiful holiday season!

We  hope you enjoy Rudolph Day.com and will look forward to your comments and suggestions!

Rudolph Day is designed to help you prepare for Christmas a little each month. By breaking it down into small steps Christmas prep is not only easy but fun too!  Each month we will be posting some tasks to complete on Rudolph Day and throughout the month.  The Rudolph Day month runs from the 25th of one month to the 25th of the next month!The items on the list are just suggestions.  Christmas prep is unique for each individual so one list will definately NOT fit all. Please use the list below to get you thinking about what you might accomplish this month.

1. Christmas Cards: This is the perfect month for designing and making your cards.  At the very least, come up with your design and create a materials list. Making cards is a big task, so the more you can accomplish this month the earlier your cards will be done and ready to mail. If you use store bought cards, then this is the month to locate them, sign them and tuck them into envelopes. It’s also a great time to update the addresses on your Christmas Card List.

2. Finish Up Stocking Stuffers Month: Over at Magical Holiday Home, it’s also Finish Up Stocking Stuffers Month. Time to get out the stocking stuffers list and see just what you still need to pick up.

A Word of Caution: Around Christmas time, there are tons of cute little trinket things that are very appealing as stocking stuffers. I used to end up with dozens of them but then I realized that even though they are cute, they are quickly tossed aside. Now I try to pick up things during the year and the goal is to be done before  August Rudolph Day rolls around. I also try to pick a variety of things that will be used.  In additon, when thinking “stocking stuffers” I believe less is more. I cut down on the number and no one noticed nor cared. Currently six is the magic number for me.

Rudolph Day to me is about a bit of prep and a bit of fun. So I hope that on the 25th of each month you weave in a tiny bit of Christmas preparation and a little Christmas cheer.

Rudolph Day is about learning something. The value of “play” and the value of “organization”. It’s also about realizing that a tiny little bit of work each month can add up to an easier holiday season!

When I think about the beloved classic story of Rudolph, I realize that there’s a lot that Rudolph can teach us. Timeless lessons that are still important in today’s world.

1. Rudolph was a misfit….remember the Island of Misfit Toys? But really what makes someone a misfit? Is it because they do not fit the “social norm”? Wow, look at society today. Is there a norm and if there is…is it really something we want to fit?

2. Rudolph tried to run away and in the end that didn’t work out very well. Luckily he had some friends to come bail him out. Running away from problems rarely solves them. Just like in Christmas prep. Worried about how you will afford Christmas? Waiting till the last minute isn’t going to make it any better. Make some decisions now about how to simplify and then start doing some small things now to afford a wonderful Christmas. Not elaborate….just WONDERFUL.

3. Even wise people make mistakes. Santa went along with the group and didn’t quite see how special Rudolph was. He was old and wise and kind hearted but he still made a mistake. Remember that just because someone is “suppose” to be wise doesn’t make them an expert. Even experts make mistakes.

It is my plan to share some Rudolph lessons each month here at Rudolph Day. I hope you enjoy reading them and perhaps they will give you just a bit of inspiration to journey with us every month on this path toward Christmas.  Of course, along the way, I’ll season the fun with some practical tips to help make your holiday season a little less hectic and just a bit merrier!

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