This week’s Finish It Friday is a big one. It’s the last Friday, and the last weekend, before Christmas! I don’t know about you, but I still have quite a few things to wrap-up—literally and figuratively. I’d like to have the big-hitter holiday to-dos done by Sunday. So here is my list:

  • Finish shopping. I have a few lingering gifts to buy, and I want to take the kids shopping for Jay this weekend.
  • Finish wrapping. My goal is to have all gifts wrapped and ready by the end of the weekend.
  • Make grocery list. I need to figure out what to bring for Christmas Eve. We’re going to do an all appetizers get together with Jay’s family, and Jay would like to cook something on the grill. Any ideas? If you have any recipes for a grilled appetizer, I would really love to hear it.
  • Clean house.
  • Laundry.

I think it’s all do-able, and actually this is a fun to-do list (except possibly for cleaning and laundry.) But, the best part is, if I get this done this weekend, then next week is smooth sailing. The kids are off school for the holiday break starting today, so I’m hoping to make some cookies, play some games, and just leisurely enjoy the days leading up to Christmas. So…I best get busy finishing some things up!

Before I go, remember that painted, empty picture frame from Halloween? Here’s the holiday version.

Framed pennant

I made the bunting using Benita’s instructions on this blog post. It was such a quick and fun project. I had never sewn on paper before, and boy, it was quite a rewarding thing to do. I will definitely be making more of these for other holidays and events. So if you’re looking for a quick little holiday decorating project for your Finish It Friday list, well, now you’ve got one. 🙂

Who is joining me this week? Just post your to-do list in the comments, and post again with what you finished on Monday. Easy-peasy and fun. 🙂 And remember, if you have any appetizers to make on the grill…I’d love the recipe. Thanks! Have a great weekend.