Christmas Card List and Tracker Printable

I don't know about you, but December is kicking my butt!  I'm literally writing this post as I'm trying to rush home to finish up my final holiday decorating (I hope).

Between holiday decorating and gatherings, family commitments, work, blogging, Etsy - I am overwhelmed!  I literally have to make sure that everything I do has a list these days.....and that I check it twice.  I have a bunch of people I want to wish Merry Christmas, but I cannot deal with going into my phone and pulling up contacts, I can't deal with an Excel spreadsheet....I just like to write and make lists....it's just what I like to do!  I'm also getting cards and I need to make sure that I don't miss anyone....send a card, get a card.....that's how I roll, homie!  So, I made a list....I made what I think is a super simple and easy list that will also track if I got a card and sent a card....it's a no-brainer.

Ya feeling like me???  Like Santa and his lil' elves have you and a choke hold and you can't break free???  Do you like lists and need to stay on track??? You want it????  You got it (dude)!!!!  Here is my handy dandy printable to help you out if you're rushing to get your Christmas Holiday cards in the mail....and PS....this weekend is probably just about the last time you'll be able to get them in the big blue box!

This list is pretty simple to use, just add the name and address of you who are sending your card to.  You can keep track by just placing a check mark in the sent column....and if you received a card from that person, place a check mark in that column.  Alternately, you can also check the received column for those you actually need to send a card when you receive one from them first....in this case the sent/received columns can be used interchangeably....make it work for you!

The list is available to download here and there are five different style to chose from.

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Back-to-School Ideas and Crafts

Over the years, I've shared quite a few ways to celebrate the return of heading back to school.  So, I compiled a round up of  my best ideas that you can use to celebrate in your own way!

A Back to School Bus Stop Breakfast Bar takes a little bit of planning, but when using the tips I shared here, can be a fun way to send the neighborhood kids off to school!

A wise owl-inspired party is a fun way to start or end the school year.  Celebrating a child's achievements is one of the best ways to keep young minds encouraged!

Here are some great ideas for tween population of students who are practically ruled by social media and all things trendy!  Remind them that school still is cool with these Notebook, Doodles and Highlighter themed printables.

Gather all your school supplies for homework help.  This school supply organizing caddy is perfect for keeping all those important items corralled in one space.

When it comes to school, sometimes, teacher's get most of the appreciation, as they should.  But, don't forget about your SCHOOL BUS DRIVER!  These printable bus themed tags I designed for The Party Teacher are a perfect way to say thank you to the folks who get our little ones to and from school safely!

Here is a fun set with a School Wall Art printable I created for Pretty My Party to celebrate a fun way to welcome little ones back to school.

If you loved these ideas and use any of the printables here, I would LOVE to see what you came up with!  Be sure to share your creations with me!  You can tag me @cwbdparties on all social media.

{Featured} DIY Homework Station in Ella and Annie Magazine

I am so excited to be featured in the premiere issue of Ella and Annie Magazine!

Ella and Annie - Back to School Issue 2014

I love to make and create things that aren't always party related.  So, when I was invited to submit a DIY Back to School project to Ella and Annie, I was just all too excited to jump on board.

For this project, I made a portable homework station.  I re-purposed an old milk crate by painting it red and using tins, jars and small bins to group similar school supplies together to make a portable homework station.  This idea is simple and anyone can make a similar item just using a crate, plastic bin or basket to organize all those school supplies in one place!

Read more about this project (page 18) and other GREAT back to school parties, crafts, fashion and recipes in the Back to School issue of Ella and Annie!