ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
Getting organized for holidays
Advertiser Staff and News Services
Jenny Pemberton, owner of List Lovers in Ashland, Ky., offers week-by-week tips for staying organized during the holidays:
This week
- Decorate inside your home and get everyone involved in trimming the tree, hanging garland and checking lights.
- Take inventory of holiday items including stamps, envelopes, party goods and baking supplies.
- Establish a "wrapping station" in a little-used area of your house. Stock it with tape, scissors, wrapping paper and ribbon.
Next week
- Plan the holiday menu.
- Mail holiday cards or packages.
- Decide on or shop for a special holiday outfit.
Week before Christmas
- Purchase menu items.
- Prepare foods that can be frozen in advance, including cookies, soups and pies.
- Finish holiday shopping.
Week of Christmas
- Finalize holiday plans.
- Make sure all gifts are wrapped, food is ready to eat.
The big day
- Set the table.
- Prepare food.
After the holiday
- Clean again.
- Put away dishes and gifts.
- Pack similar items together.
- Label boxes for next year.
— Gannett News Service
Decks of cards with that holiday spirit
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Each card lists an activity, from making a fruity menorah to assembling a Special Santa care package for a family in need.
At $6.95 per pack (plus shipping and handling), they're available online at www.chroniclebooks.com or (800) 722-6657.
Bids are pouring in for The Advertiser's fund-raiser
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"Dreams," (pictured) designed by master feather artist Mary Lou Kekuewa and her daughter, Paulette Kahalepuna, has attracted the highest bid so far at $120. The duo used parrot feathers to create this miniature lei hulu. Check out the ornaments and the bidding, or put in a bid yourself.
Final word
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'Was da nite befo' Creesmess
And Paul Ogata wen' write
His kick-butt fun verses
With incredible might.
Every morning 'til Creesmess
On FM 102.7
You can tune in, be merry
In Da Bomb's wake-up haven.'
