Well, the big family dinner was a success! With the potluck style buffet, we certainly had more than enough food! Followed by playing the game Blockbuster and eating pie; it was a lot of fun! We haven't had a Christmas with our extended family like that in years. I think it will now become a... Continue Reading →
7 days left until Christmas! That means it is crunch time people! I never understood those who wait until the last minute. People like my father that go shopping on Christmas eve. How the heck do they do it?! At the same time, we never went without on Christmas growing up. So I guess it... Continue Reading →
Does anyone else like making to-do lists? I am a planner, lists are necessary in my life or else every detail will be forgotten. At least, ever since having our 3rd child and my brain turned into a pile of goo. Christmas brings on so many fun things; baking, shopping, family fun, hosting parties, and... Continue Reading →
I cannot tell you how many toys my kids have gone through. We tend to do toy clearouts at least once a year, usually in preparation for Christmas. However, we have started to realize just how much money has gone to waste by doing this. Not only that, but the more toys = the more... Continue Reading →
I had every intention of boycotting today's hallmark gimmick holiday. Not because I am bitter or anything of that sense, but why do we need a day to remind us to tell people that we love and care about them? I heard on the radio the other day, that on average, a person spends $160... Continue Reading →
I know I say it all the time, but this year has come and went so quickly I can't even see straight. I wasn't sure if I was going to do Blogmas again this year, with the fear of it being repetitive from last year. Alas, here I am, deciding to see where the month... Continue Reading →
Since when did black "Friday" start actually occurring on Thursday? Or better yet, on Thanksgiving? It seems every year stores open earlier and earlier on Thanksgiving for people to get those "black friday" deals. I am no stranger to working in retail and what goes on during the black "Friday" frenzy. I did that working... Continue Reading →
The end of the year always seems to be the busiest. One holiday after the other, birthdays, shopping, planning, and your normal daily activities. Holidays can be stressful. You may feel like you are constantly running around trying to get things done. I know sometimes I get so gungho on giving to others that I... Continue Reading →
Yesterday was nothing short of a miraculous day. It is ironic that it also happened to be my birthday. Every year we do our Christmas shopping early; around late September to early October. We have enjoyed using the layaway process, that way we can get what we want before the stores are wiped out. It... Continue Reading →
Getting into the Christmas spirit is not difficult for me. Usually it begins right before Thanksgiving when I start to see stores setting up their Christmas displays. I know many people are bothered by Christmas stuff being seen, or heard, before the month of December. I figure, to each their own. Normally, my Christmas spirit begins with... Continue Reading →
