November 1 Make a written plan for Thanksgiving, including meal preparation, table setting, list of anyone bringing a dish to pass, wardrobe, overnight guest needs and/or travel plans.

May 1 Check your calendar for birthdays and holidays. This month is Mother’s day on the 13th in the US. Write down your needs on your errand list.

May 1 Buy or make any Mother's Day gifts today, at the latest. If you plan to go out to celebrate, be sure to make your restaurant reservations.

Mar 1 Make a meal plan for the next 7 days--breakfast, lunch and dinner. A written plan gives you the opportunity to buy only what you need, and to use up what you make.

March 1 Gather every article of clothing that no longer fits you and your family members and donate them all to charity.

Mar 1 Go through your knick knacks and get rid of any that are not very meaningful to you and are just collecting dust.

July 1 Stop the dinner planning stress. Create a list of 21 favorite meals, and make each of those meals over a period of 21 days. Then start over again. Your menu will be varied, and you won't have to stress about what to make for dinner each night.

Jan 1 Enjoy a favorite hobby or pastime for at least one hour today.

Jan 1 New Year's Day. Post your New Year's Resolutions in a prominent area, so you're sure to follow them each day.