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    Home » Easy DIY » Holiday & Seasonal Ideas

    November 2, 2016 | By Jami

    8 Weeks of Christmas Ideas

    Easy gift ideas, recipes, decor, resources, time-savers, and more- 8 Weeks of Christmas Ideas to help you plan & prepare a simple holiday so you can enjoy it more.

    8 Weeks of Christmas Ideas- gifts, recipes, decor, traditions, time-savers, and more at AnOregonCottage.com

    Eight weeks of Christmas is a series that can be helpful any time during the months of November and December. The series goal is to help you plan a bit early, prepare as much ahead of time as possible, and even pare down and choose less. There are be some things to do, budget-concious gift ideas to buy, fun decor to DIY or buy, simple meaningful traditions, time-saving tips, and of course recipes.

    Everything is easy & do-able, just like all our projects here at AOC. I've learned to do less and enjoy the holidays more - and you'll find printables and ideas that you can use to make your holidays better.

    The series are organized around a theme for each week, which I've collected below for you - choose the articles that look like they will meet your needs the most! Or use the outline to focus on one area a week to be prepared, have fun, and lessen the stress of the season.

    UPDATE: Use this free Simplified Holiday Planner to help you plan for the holiday YOU want along with the ideas below!

    8 Weeks of Christmas Ideas:

    Week 1: Baking & Cooking Resources

    • 14 Must-Have Baking Tools +11 Favorite Ingredients

    Week 2 & 3: Gift Ideas

    • DIY Ice Cream Sundae Kit Gift + Free Printable Tags
    • Favorite Things Gift Guides for Women
    • Favorite Things Gift Guides for Men
    • Favorite Things Gift Guides for Kids and Teens
    • How To Wrap A Box With A Lid to Use Again and Again

    Week 4: Farmhouse-Cottage Christmas Decor (DIY or Buy)

    • Simple Farmhouse Cottage Christmas Decorating Ideas
    • Farmhouse Cottage DIY Christmas Ornaments

    Week 5 & 6: Food & Cookies!

    • Whole Grain Cut Out Cookies
    • Mocha Chip Cookies
    • Quadruple Chocolate Decadent Brownie Recipe
    • Cranberry Crumb Loaves or Muffins Recipe

    Week 7: Traditions, Favorite Movies, Music & Books

    • Family Traditions: Holidays and Throughout The Year
    • Family Favorite Christmas Books, Movies & Shows

    Week 8: Holidays Simplified

    • An Easy Gift Wrapping System + Free Printable Gift Tags
    • Simple Feather & Glass Ball Ornament DIY

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    Looking for even more holiday ideas for decor, food and more? Have fun checking out our Holiday & Seasonal DIY Archives as well as our Desserts and Craft & Handmade Gifts categories.

    About Jami

    Since 2009 Jami Boys has been helping readers live a simple homemade life through whole food recipes, doable gardening, and easy DIY projects on An Oregon Cottage. From baking bread, to creating a floor from paper, to growing and preserving food, Jami shares the easiest ways to get things done. She's been featured in Cottages and Bungalows, Old House Journal, and First for Women magazines as well as numerous sites like Good Housekeeping, Huffington Post, and Apartment Therapy.

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