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Christmas Cards Wrapped!

public — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:56:20 +0000

It was the second annual trip to Target Photo to make Christmas cards!!! A beautiful sunny, snowy morning a week ago had my fiance and I running out the the local garden store to buy a holiday wreath, and then run to the park with our Rottweiler, Bella. A bunch of shots later, we got a great one – the wreath perched on her head, her introspective yet curious gaze into the camera lens – perfect!! We went home and uploaded the shot to a CD, and then headed over to Target!! There were a ton of great choices, we finally settled on a dark green with a little holly to match the picture. Half an hour later – 100 beautiful cards and silver-lined envelopes. One silver Sharpie and 100 stamps later – all our friends and family know we are thinking of them this holiday season!!

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public — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:19:53 +0000

My “good start” to the holiday season will involve checking all the tips and tricks posted by the fantastic authors here. Can’t wait to read more–Thank you!

Budget time

public — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:19:26 +0000

My wife and I over spent last year so this year, especially now that the economy is rocky, we are sticking to a budget and finding ways to save.

We have family all over the world and this year, instead of shipping gifts, we’re telling our relatives to buy their kids something nice and to tell them they are from us.

Gifts for the 25th

public — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:19:08 +0000

Every year I make a quilt for one of my family members. So in January on the 25th I choose the person. Then on the 25th of every month I bring out the quilt and work on it – so that by Thanksgiving it is done.

Around September 25th – the “gift for the 25th” – makes me start thinking about other gifts. All of my children get a pair of pajamas. Sometimes made, most-times purchased.

I have my kids help me shop for the cousins, and we wrap the childrens presents in pillowcases.

Secret Santa….

public — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:18:55 +0000

It’s a cure-all for a much less stressful holiday.

You spend more time thinking about what your “elf” really would like, you spend less money overall even though you may spend more on this one gift (and who can’t afford to save some $$ this year), it’s great to tease everyone and work together to keep the secret santas a secret. And with less gifts to buy it SOOO MUCH LESS STRESSFUL!!!

Pre-Christmas Shopping Trip

public — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:18:39 +0000

Every year a couple of weeks before Christmas we take our two boys to Target on the pretext of some mundane errand such as picking up batteries or a new chew toy for the dogs. While we are there we allow them to peruse the aisles of their choosing, repeatedly denying their requests to buy, buy, buy, right NOW. Instead we surreptitiously take note of the things they want, and BINGO a Christmas list is made. Works every time.

On The Spot Gift Guide: Ten Perfect Little Gifts For Under $15

Melissa Summers — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:50:46 +0000

Don’t scramble when your coworker pops in with a bottle of wine or your neighbor drops off a basket of fruit. This season you will be prepared. This season you’ll be ready. This season you won’t break the bank.

Pick up a few of these excellent little gifts, wrap them up, clear out some space in your front hall closet and suddenly you’re not only gracious, you are a genius.

Short White Kira Vase $14.99

Pomegranate and Fig Candle $13.99

John Derian Poinsettia Disc

Bird T-Lite Holder $7.99

Birds On Ribbon Ornament $2.99

Red Tealight Set $12.99

John Derian Card Suits Coaster Set $12.99

Small Mirrored Star $9.99

Pine Votive Holder 3-Piece Set $12.74

Botanical Kissing Ball $9.99

ChristmasWrapped.com!

public — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:12:37 +0000

My “good start” to the holiday season will involve checking all the tips and tricks posted by the fantastic authors here. Can’t wait to read more–Thank you!