May Plan

Well April skipped by without much progress...but I NEVER give up....lol

May Room of the Month: Master Bedroom & Bath
This room is in dire need of help...and I am hoping to do it during May...in prep of doing even more with the room during June!!! So for the next two months.....it's the bedroom and bath!!

Central Theme: Continues to be books...still barely a dent made in them but I am determined that this is going to happen in a big way....I want to be able to use some of those shelves to display things I LOVE and even though I love books...not dusty, faded, old yellowing ones...

Living My Life: Graduation Parties and Outdoor Fun: The main focus will be on getting outside and doing some yard work as well as starting some summer/outdoor entertaining!!! Flower bed prep and laying some patio stones are on the agenda!

August Section of the Month by Month Notebook

Starting August 1st we will begin working on the August section of the Month by Month notebook. Right now some items might already be in place, like a calendar, and your Monthly Magic checklist....is so great....if not we will be preparing these and getting them behind the August section....as well as looking at other items that might be needed in this section of the notebook.

August 1st: List of suggested items for August.

In the meantime...if you don't already have it...GET A NOTEBOOK AND 12 DIVIDER SHEETS.........label and decorate the one for AUGUST!!!!

January Section of Notebook

Okay it's time to revamp our Month by Month notebooks. Yes...I told you before...the Month by Month notebook is NEVER done. It is always a work in progress. So here's my plan...the what's done, the what needs to be changed and the what I want to add:

• Cover/Divider for January is DONE
• Calendar pages...need to print some and also plan on printing and filling in a monthly list for birthdays/anniversaries/other special days to remember.
• January Monthly Magic...rather than reprinting I am just hand writing in the additions for Celebrate Me Day and Hippity Hoppity Day
• January Room of the Month List: Need to copy and put it in notebook
• Daily To Dos ....need to refile the list for January...I stopped actually marking them off and just used the sheet as a reminder of my daily "to dos" ...I also posted a copy on the refridgerator...I NEED a constant PUSH!! LOL
• I need to look over my Seasonal Chores list and divide it into months.
• I also want to print out and rework my "home projects list" for 2009. I'd like to give the projects ...complete by dates and file accordingly.
• Need to fill out and file the ideas for each of the Special Days this month...Hippity Hoppity is TODAY but I already have completed what's on that one...thanks goodness!!
• IN ADDITION: I added a section called Holiday Planning and behind it I am filing my list of ideas for what I want to accomplish each month on the special days. I basically use the ideas from Monthly Magic but sometimes there is something specific to me or more details that need to be noted and it helps to see the whole year laid out.
• Last but not least: I need to print out my January Personal Life Goals. I have written them and I just need to put them in the notebook.

October Monthly Magic

October Monthly Magic is finally up....

Magical Holiday Home's October Monthly Magic page.

Hope you enjoy it....I will need to do November and December and then I will be on the revision cycle...what I will do is look at each of the months during 2009 and see if there are any adjustments to make...certain months where it would be better to change the focus etc...or add/delete items if need. Since Monthly Magic is just a basic framework...it is easy to adjust it to fit your individual needs.

September Monthly Magic

Wow...this month is well under way and I am just now getting up September Monthly Magic

Here is the MHH Homepage version. SEPTEMBER MONTHLY MAGIC

I will post a link to the printable version as soon as I get a chance to get it together!

July Monthly Magic

I put the July Monthly Magic up....

Printable Form Here

Magical Holiday Home Page

This is doing to be a busy BUT fun month!~!!

June Monthly Magic is Up

You can find the printable version: HERE

And the web page version: HERE

I hope you enjoy using them as a reference for your monthly planning!!

May Monthly Magic

As promised the May Monthly Magic is up and ready to go....you can view it as a web page HERE

With a printable version HERE.

Please remember that the list is a resource only...if it works follow it... as is....if not change it up to suit you and your lifestyle. It simply provides a framework to keep you on track each month and is a good reminder of the type of things and events that are on the "agenda".

I am printing out each one and filing it behind the monthly section of my notebook. Even when I do not follow it 100% it still gives me guidance for the month and has made it easier to plan events. Since this is my first go round with Monthly Magic (although I have tried things on a monthly basis for quite some time) I am sure I will be revising the printable sheets along the way.

April Monthly Magic

I have the printable April Monthly Magic up!!! Remember that these are just suggestions to give you some focus for the month. Modify the list to suit your own personality.

If you aren't originally from Organized Christmas or Magical Holiday Home and just happened upon my blog. I would strongly suggest that you visit our forums: Holiday Magic to learn more about Monthly Magic and to read all of the wonderful ideas our members have.

March Monthly Magic

Here's a link to the googledoc that has the assignments for March Monthly Magic:

February Monthly Magic

Tracking Magic

• Review the calendar for February


• Don’t forget Valentine’s Day & the Chinese New Year


• Mark any special dates that need to be added to any month


• Pencil in your Celebrate Me date (your birthday date)


• Highlight any special February dates and make a “mini to do” list for each one.

Celebration Magic

• Buy all cards for March


• Sign, Address, & Stamp them


• Fill out party planner sheets for any events you are hosting.


• Buy yourself a small “I love me” gift this month.

Creative Magic

• Pick a craft to work on this month.


• Set aside some time each week for it.


• Create a master list for each project on the list for the year you created last month.
• Continue to work on the Celebrate Me art journal


• Create a “To Read” list for the year.


• Do one new thing this month
• Plan a Family Game Night for February

Future Magic

March Look Ahead

• Plan any events that are in first seven days of March.


• Start planning for St. Patrick’s Day


• Early Easter: Make your “to do” list this month.

Rudolph Day

• Take stock of gifts that you plan to make & create supply lists


• Review the budget this month & continue saving


• Decide on a card design


• Start working on your Magic Elves notebook

Great Pumpkin Day

• Look at the calendar for possible party dates


• Make a Halloween decor item


• Work on Halloween or Autumn layouts

Turkey Day

• Try a new recipe


• Write in your gratitude journal

Year Round Prep

• Get your holiday recipes in order


• Shop clearance after Valentine’s Day (pick up stocking stuffers)

January Monthly Magic

Tracking Magic

1. Get a calendar. Not just any calendar but one that you love and will use. It can be a planner, a wall calendar or one that you print from the computer.
2. Now go through each month and write down birthdays, anniversaires, and any scheduled events.
3. Go back through the calendar and put a small seasonal sticker on every Rudolph Day, Great Pumkin Day and Turkey Day.
4. Now look JUST at January. Highlight any important dates and create a mini “to do” list for them. Try to keep them all on one sheet. So if you have four events, divide your sheet into four sections and write a “to do” list for each one.

Celebration Magic

1. Buy all cards for January AND February.
2. Sign, address, and stamp them.
3. Make a party planner list for any special events you are hosting.
4. Buy yourself a small Celebrate Me gift for the New Year.

Creative Magic

1. Crafty:

• Pick a craft (Valentine’s or a Christmas gift)
• Make a supply list & buy supplies
• Set aside time each week this month to work on it

2. Self Discovery:

• Buy an art journal to create a Celebrate Me journal for the year

3. Family:

• Pick a family craft for the month & buy supplies
• Buy supplies for any party favors (if needed)

Future Magic

1. February Look Ahead:

• Plan any events that are in first seven days of February.

2. January Rudolph Day

• Make an idea list for Rudolph Days
• Update Christmas card list & addresses
• Clean out notebook. Print new forms
• Update gift closet inventory

3. January Great Pumpkin Day

• Search for party ideas on line

4. January Turkey Day

• Organize recipes from past year
• Print the Thanksgiving planner (if needed)

5. Year Round Prep

• Make a craft list for the year.