Can you believe it? It's AUGUST! Only 4 1/2 more months until Christmas and Holiday gift giving time arrives. I am an 'all year long' shopper. I begin my Christmas shopping the day after Christmas each year. I keep a list of items I'd like to get for each person on my list when I think of it. (I have to do this or I forget~! Old age is such a pain. <smile>) I also shop sales all year long and try to always have a ready supply of hostess, birthday, housewarming, bridal shower, baby shower gifts and any other gift giving ocassion that comes up during the year. My gift closet is almost always full. I save loads of money this way, by buying gift items when they are on sale. A few years ago I discovered Etsy.com and just fell in love. I am still amazed each time I search for unique and handmade or vintage gifts and ~OK, I confess...items for myself too~! The talent of the artist of Etsy.com is astounding. Last night I decided on a family gift giving theme and created an Etsy Treasury. I will have to make more family treasuries later, because I found so many wonderful items I didn't have room for in just one treasury collection. This is the link to that treasury.
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTA5NDkzOTJ8NTUzMTAxODEw/its-a-family-affair
Take a few minutes and check it out. You'll be so pleasantly amazed.
If you have never shopped year round, why not give it a try starting now? You will be happy when December arrives and you are almost finished with your shopping......and spending. I am always on the lookout for just the right gift for my loved ones and if i wait until December to begin the search I feel too stressed and too broke. I take December to browse and enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas. I decorate the house, wrap the gifts, cook, entertain, and relax some. I have promised myself this year I'm going to even wrap some gifts before December. Wouldn't that be wonderful? Decorate the tree, go to my gift closet and take pre-wrapped and labeled gifts out and place under the tree....Wow! I am going to dedicate 1 hour a week to wrapping and labeling gifts and see how I do.
Hoping you all have a wonderful day.
Remember....no one can make you feel bad unless you give them permission.
Denise~
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