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Home From Diane Schmidt, your About Home Editor Now that Halloween is over and the calendar has turned to November, it's time to get ready for the holiday season, which here in the US starts at the end of the month. But even if you live elsewhere and won't be celebrating Thanksgiving in a few weeks, these holiday planning guides will get you started with seasonal tasks to ensure your home is ready for when guests arrive. Create a Holiday Planning Notebook I'm a huge fan of making lists and setting plans. But when it comes to the holidays, I find I'm overwhelmed by the number of things to do. That's why this holiday planning notebook is such a great idea. Not only will it help keep you organized but it's easy to set up and fun to use. Search Related Topics:  holiday planning  home organization  Easy DIY Thanksgiving Decorations Decorations are a key component of any celebration and Thanksgiving is no exception. But because you have so much to do to get ready for the holidays, I thought these DIY decorations would be just the thing to create a cozy, festive space without requiring too much time or money. Perfect! Search Related Topics:  craft decor items  thanksgiving decor  decorating a table Essential Turkey Tools If you're hosting a holiday dinner for friends and family, then you're probably thinking of basting and roasting a turkey. No holiday kitchen or cook is complete without some of these essential tools to ensure your bird is cooked to perfection leaving your guests wanting more. Search Related Topics:  chef's tools  kitchen gadgets  holidays Preserving Fall Leaves While this article isn't necessarily Thanksgiving-related, it is definitely a fall tradition around our house - collecting leaves and pressing them to preserve their color and vibrancy. Check out this guide to keeping leaves looking gorgeous and you'll find they add a festive touch to a holiday table or fireplace mantel. Search Related Topics:  fall foliage  fall gardening  garden crafts Related Searches Thanksgiving Party Decor Ideas Holidays House Fall Decorations Planning Turkey Trip Featured Articles Top 10 Tips for Safe Outdoor Lighting Knit Your Own Napkin Rings How to Give Puppies As Gifts Terracotta Tile Buying Guide Gifting Charitable Donations How to Clean Silver   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement