I was just informed yesterday via a social networking site that there are only 2 months until the Christmas holidays. Needless to say, I vow every year to be more prepared than the last, but it somehow never gets done and I find myself last minute shopping.
One thing our family definitely has to take care of is buying a new artificial tree. Ours had to be retired after last year, and I’m just too lazy to take care of a live tree. Of course, once that’s taken care of I’ll be on the search for more great holiday ornaments to adorn the tree with.
Gift giving is always an area I struggle the most with during the holiday season. Unless someone specifically tells me what they want or need, I draw a complete blank when it comes to purchasing their gift. I like to give gifts that are unique and that are also useful. One favorite standby of mine, especially when it comes to the men in my family, is magazine subscriptions. From GQ, hunting and fishing magazines, to car enthusiast magazines, these always seem to be a hit.
I’m currently preparing for gift giving this year and will be considering monogrammed items, custom t-shirts, books and music, plus a few other items to find just the perfect thing. I’m also vowing to be completely finished before Christmas Eve.
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