C'mon, it's barely October and I'm blogging about Christmas lists? It's later than you think! There are only 12 weeks till Christmas!
Red Writing has launched a new Christmas countdown series. The 'Twelve Weeks of Christmas' should be a great way to keep on track with our Christmas preps and have a lot of fun comparing notes. This week the focus is on Christmas lists.
I am a big fan of lists. They give me the illusion of being in control. So, it is only natural that my pen and pad would come out at the very thought of Christmas preparations.
First, I start my master 'To Do' list. This list of lists might look something like this:
To Do:
- Gift list
- Dinner menu
- shopping list
- Christmas baking list
- seasonal activities
- decorating
- Christmas cards
- wrapping
Every year I struggle with finding the perfect gift for each and every person on my gift list. This year I thought I might consult a Christmas gift giving expert.Dear Santa,
I don't know how you do it - finding just the right gift for all the good boys and girls. I hope that you can give me some Christmas list tips.
Should I try to adopt a "Naughty" vs "Nice" strategy? Most folks seem to be a bit of both, so I get confused. And I am told it is sometimes nice to be naughty! Help!
I think it is a terrific idea to ask everyone to send in a wish list. Yet when I ask people on my gift list what they are hoping to receive, the responses range from " I dunno", "Oh, you don't have to get me anything" to "a HORSE". That doesn't help me too much. It also seems a little unfair that you get to deliver coveted gifts like ipods, Nintendos and Lego sets leaving me with exciting options like underwear and socks.
I have a proposal for this year. You bring the cool
gifts, I'll wrap up the underwear. And on Christmas morning I'll just switch the gift tags! It'll be our little secret!I feel better about my Christmas Gift list already!
I'll send MY wish list in a few weeks.
Cheers, Maureen
PS. In spite of reports to the contrary, I've been a REALLY, REALLY GOOD girl this year!
PS2 Be sure to get your flu shots this year (I hear there's a nasty bug going around)
Let's see how everyone else is doing with their lists at Red Writing's blog.
That is so true how Santa gets to give all the "good" gifts and we are stuck with the random stuff...
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking your post! looking forward to the next 12 weeks!
I enjoyed reading your post, too. Thank you for visiting and commenting on my blog.
ReplyDeleteYes, thanks for commenting as well! It's very true, this is a GREAT way to keep on track with things. I'm one of those people who always try yet always fail to do things early, I hope to work on that this season! Great to hear from you!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!!! I'm a list kind of person, too. Gotta start with my baking shopping list so I can catch stuff while it's on sale!
ReplyDeleteThanks for checking out my blog! My son is going into the Marines in June so who knows when he will be back for the holidays! :( Im trying to savor every moment in the next 8 months. Love your lists :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post here. This is going to be fun!
ReplyDeletelol! I love the naughty or nice list! :o)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the sweet comment on my blog and I'm so sorry for the loss of your parents. I know how you must feel.
We actually do buy more than one gift for each other at the Holidays!! LOL I don't know how we do it but we do! I have the hardest time picking things out too because we spend all year together as it is so it's not like we have family come in from other places!! lol
Hope you have a good week!! You have a new follower! :o)
xoxo
Hey girl! I answered your question about accent craft on my blog;)
ReplyDeleteThis is a really cute post! Thanks for stopping by my blog!
ReplyDeleteCute post! Don't want to think about it...but cute none the less! Happy list making!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the nice compliment on the Halloween project! I love the idea of storing the different art in an envelope on the back. Genius!!!
ReplyDeleteI have to get a list going ASAP
Rhonda
Wow, you're right. Only 12 weeks to go. I am going to make lists too this year. Thank you for your kind words!
ReplyDeleteHanneke
I love your suggestion to Santa that we switch tags after he delivers all the "good" stuff! Why didn't I think of that 40 years ago!?!
ReplyDeleteI love your list and blog!
Jayne at mysongwithin
You are too funny and SOOO right about people's responses to the question of what they want for Christmas. I had fun reading this.
ReplyDeleteI'm here with TWOC:
http://www.mooreminutes.com/2009/10/making-list-checking-it-twice.html
I love your proposal with Santa. That would solve all our problems. You are genius!!!
ReplyDeletelove that coal - gotta find some of that :D
ReplyDeleteI am all about lists too....whether it is what I am planning for a special supper, a grocery list, and of the greatest list of all THE CHRISTMAS LIST!!!! Thanks for visiting my blog. Come back anytime!
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Tonya
I forgot to tell you about the Iris Glassware. I have looked at it before in antique malls/stores around here. One tea glasses can range from 25.00-45.00. Thank goodness I have my Memaw's. I only have five though. I bought some cute little dessert bowls about 15 years ago. They were 45.00 for six. The pattern comes in clear and the amber/gold color. I do not know anything about the glassware other than my Memaw got the peices when she purchased gas many years ago. It may be a type of depression glass....I would think. Oh well, that is my knowledge about the glassware.
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Tonya
Cute post! I was somewhat depressed to see that there are only 12 weeks till Christmas though!!
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mary