Christmas Countdown - 2015

[Festive Spirit]

Thanks! I try not to spend too much, but within minutes of walking in the door last year I found a ceramic Santa with a sack that you could put candy canes or other treats in, and I caved.

The garden center is big---one room leads to another room and to another, a few stairs up, a few stairs down ... it's fun wandering through and trying to see everything without missing anything!


Another side of it, though: A well-chosen gift card CAN be thoughtful. We have friends and relatives who like certain stores or restaurants, and love to get a gift card so they can splurge a bit and get something that might otherwise be out of reach. On the receiving end, well, Mr. and I are difficult to shop for. But give us an Amazon gift card, and we love spending it on something we've been thinking of buying, but didn't want to spend so much for.

The most thoughtful gift we got last year, I nearly wept. Mr. was laid off in October and getting very few temp assignments. Two friends at the office clubbed together to get us a generous gift card to one of our favorite local restaurants so we could enjoy going out to lunch or dinner without feeling guilty about bruising the budget. I feel a bit choked up remembering it!

I just meant that I understood where the supervisor was coming from with it being a gift exchange. Like I mentioned, I am not against them at all. I have both received and given them and agree that sometimes it's not a bad idea at all.

 

[Festive Spirit]

Thank you!
It's not as bad as all that, but some days I just feel overwhelmed. Other days I can forget things and enjoy myself.



We'd LOVE to have you in the U.S.! And you could have Lipton tea every day!

LOL Don't tempt me. I think when the children are at University, it will be time for Mr Festive and I to explore new horizons ...

 

[Festive Spirit]

I can't believe it but I completely forgot about Stocking Stuffer night tonight at the brew barn! My friend texted asking what time we are leaving ~ oops! I Guess I'm going to go out to do some Christmassing tonight!!!

Have a Merry Christmassy Evening MMC!!

Okay so what's stocking stuffer night at brew barn??? Do tell! Like the sound of a brew barn . Is it some sort of bar?? Tavern? Pub?

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Have fun Christmas shopping today! Enjoy the special time with your mother
xx

Hey HMG! Have a great Tuesday--find some awesome deals out there!

Hoping & praying Maggie will take the antibiotics & they will take care of her cough for good! xx

Have a great day HMG! Have fun shopping with your Mom!

Hope you have fun shopping and hope Maggie does well on her antibiotics.

Thank you so much ♥
xx

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good Morning, MMC!!!!! It's going to be a rainy day here but that's okay. At least I don't have to shovel it!!! Speaking of which, that dreaded S word is in the forecast for saturday night. Doesn't sound like it will be very much though so that's okay. Not to much going on today. I've had my youngest niece since yesterday morning. She has pneumonia and had to stay off of school yesterday and today. So I'll just be hanging out with her until her mom picks her up this afternoon. Then I need to run to the store to pick up a few things for Thanksgiving before they go off of sale. Praying for all of you. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!

Sending up prayers for your niece, I hope she gets well soon.
Keeping you in my prayers as well. Hope you're having a nice day Made!

 

[snowflake22]

Good Evening, friends~
Have a merry night!

 

[JollyHeather]

Good morning Snowflake22...I did at long last get my tree decorated last night but with complications lol..We finished decorating the tree at midnight then i just stood looking at the tree and said there is something missing on it...I just got that funny look from my wife and she said whats wrong with it i said it needs white lights on it...She went to bed and i took it all down and redecorated it and finished it about 1.30am..The family got up at 6pm and went WOW..She said right decision..will post pictures later this week sometime

I know this feeling all to well!
Looking forward to the pictures.

 

[JollyHeather]

Good afternoon, everyone. I hope you are having a great day!

Sure did! Hope yours was just as great!

 

[Christmasstar]

LittleCS and I have spent part of today finishing addressing Christmas cards , what fun!

 

[JollyHeather]

Thank you so much JollyHeather!
xx

<3

 

[JollyHeather]

Good Tuesday Morning MMC! It's currently 35 degrees under sunny skies. We are expecting a forecast high temperature today of 50 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Chilly but really back to normal type temperatures.
What's going on this Tuesday with everyone? Getting more excited by the day, the hour, or even the minute? I am. I feel like no matter what goes on at work it can't stop me from the holiday fun that is upon us. We decided this year to do a little "Secret Santa" at work (there's only 4 of us in my department). I have no idea what to get the person I picked (even though he's my best friend of the 3 there). He's around 30ish and married. Any suggestions? Supposed to spend between $50-$100.
Anyway, hope you guys have a great Tuesday. Tuesdays this time of year even seem better don't they?

Sounds like fun the secret Santa. Hard to think of anything not knowing the person but i always try to get something i know the person can use for a hobby or as a teaser. With Sinterklaas i gave my brother toilet paper with money print once just after he bought his first house.
Hope you have a wonderful day.

 

[Festive Spirit]

LittleCS and I have spent part of today finishing addressing Christmas cards , what fun!

I have started writing mine tonight too! We have storms this week so I hope I can get to the post office at some point.

 

[Festive Spirit]

Sounds like fun the secret Santa. Hard to think of anything not knowing the person but i always try to get something i know the person can use for a hobby or as a teaser. With Sinterklaas i gave my brother toilet paper with money print once just after he bought his first house.
Hope you have a wonderful day.

love that!

 

[snowflake22]

I have started writing mine tonight too! We have storms this week so I hope I can get to the post office at some point.

I started on some over the weekend. It's nice to see so many people participating!

 

[snowflake22]

Sounds like fun the secret Santa. Hard to think of anything not knowing the person but i always try to get something i know the person can use for a hobby or as a teaser. With Sinterklaas i gave my brother toilet paper with money print once just after he bought his first house.
Hope you have a wonderful day.

 

[JollyHeather]

Thank you so much!
If we make an offer for a lot in December, we could potentially move in April or May.
I think they said the building would take @ 4 months. Exciting & ahhhh!
The hotel will hopefully open in May, so a lot at once.

Glad that the furnace is working great!
Have fun decorating!!

Sounds like a list of tasks coming up. Good thing you think about planning ahead! If in need of some mental strenght you know where to get some!

 

[JollyHeather]

Good Morning, MMC!!!!! It's going to be a rainy day here but that's okay. At least I don't have to shovel it!!! Speaking of which, that dreaded S word is in the forecast for saturday night. Doesn't sound like it will be very much though so that's okay. Not to much going on today. I've had my youngest niece since yesterday morning. She has pneumonia and had to stay off of school yesterday and today. So I'll just be hanging out with her until her mom picks her up this afternoon. Then I need to run to the store to pick up a few things for Thanksgiving before they go off of sale. Praying for all of you. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!

Thank you and wish you the same. Prayers for your niece and hope she feels better soon.

 

[JollyHeather]

Good Tuesday morning, my Christmas friends!

We've been getting ready for the kids' state competition with the One-Act Play. We have to leave town this afternoon for an early morning start. There ain't no good way to get to Albany, GA from Bellville, either.

I hope y'all have a great day!

Hope your journey was oké and you had a great day!

 

[JollyHeather]

It has been forever since I posted on here. Life continues to stay crazy for me and the next 6 months may get busier based on some new projects that are starting. I just wanted to wish all of you a happy autumn and Christmas season. I think I will decorate the weekend after Thanksgiving this year and keep them up until way after Epiphany. We did very little decorating last year since half of our house was damaged from a flood. But we are rebuilt, safe and dry and ready for the holiday season. Take care everyone.

Enjoy decorating after a year of rebuilding. Thank you for the happy wishes!

 

[JollyHeather]

Good for you snowflakes! Enjoy it all after it's fished and keep us posted!