FACT: An extra 25 MILLION tons of garbage will be generated this holiday season. That’s a 25% increase over the course of a six-week period.

I spend a big part of the month of January getting organized for the year ahead. It may take a little time upfront, but then the rest of the year is less complicated with trying to remember what I forgot! I am big on lists or what I like to call logs. One of my favorites is my Special Occasion Gift Log. This simple log with columns is a perfect tool to tell us who, when and what!

Here’s a fun article from AOL.com. Visit the website for the full article.

So you’ve got all the big presents and you did a mighty fine job if you say so yourself. Now, it’s time to figure out what to fill this year’s stockings with.

During my search for donation gifts, I found this website for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. You can purchase Christmas tree ornaments to cover your tree with patient art inspired 100mm embellished ornaments. Each includes a St. Jude logo charm which benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Their online gift catalog offers many other gifts for Christmas as well gifts for any occasion. 100% of profits, after all related expenses, benefits St. Jude. There are gifts for everyone at very reasonable prices all for an excellent cause.

If you have any Starbucks gift card, register it online at Starbucks, and they’ll email you a coupon on your birthday for a FREE coffee drink. Registering your card helps you get the most out of it – special rewards and benefits like free Wi-Fi. Plus it protects your balance if your card is lost or stolen.

Happy Birthday!