Three days left until Christmas is here… I hope for those who celebrate are full of Christmas cheer. This time of year is always a stressful time for most because there is so much to do and not enough time to do it. Of course there are those people who do their holiday shopping through-out the year and they are now sitting back and relaxing. However let’s face it, the majority of us are all procrastinators and love to wait until the last minute to get all of our shopping done. I am one of those people myself and cannot stand it. Every year I tell myself that next year I am going to get all of my shopping done early so I do not have to mess with the crowds, but that never happens.
The Christmas spirit…You have it or you don’t… It is a little hard getting into the Christmas spirit this year. Of course it does not help when it is 80 degrees outside and three days until Christmas either. I actually was not going participate in Christmas this year, but that did not stick in my head for long. I really enjoy GIVING and seeing everyone’s face filled with joy. There is no way I can truly not participate in Christmas. This time of year really gets me down sometimes when I see all the other families getting together and having a good time. My family is scattered through the United States and never seem to manage to get together during the holidays. Thanks goodness for great friends and their families that welcome me in.
Last Minute Shoppers… I managed this year to get all of my Christmas shopping done in two days…yes two days. This type of shopping is only obtainable if you know what you want to buy in advance. I cannot stand browsing around the department stores trying to find that perfect gift. Did you know that internet shopping is the latest craze of the millennium? One might ask how I can shop online if I am one of those procrastinator shoppers. Well, what I do is search online for the gifts I want and then go to the store to purchase it. It is great because you are in and out. Some of my favorite websites to check out are
amazon.com and
ticketmaster.com. Ticketmaster is great for getting those gifts for people who like to go to concerts and theatre shows. Gift cards are another quick and easy route for gift giving; however I never like those because they seem so impersonal. You can now buy gift cards online too. There are lots of great websites to check out to find that special gift. You may not find the exact gift you are looking for, but you will find ideas for similar things you can put together. Does anyone have any good tips on how to find that perfect gift and express shop all at once?
Happy Holiday!!I want to wish everyone a Happy Holiday! This time of year is great for spending time with your friends and family. Always remember life is too short to take your loved ones for granted. May you have a wonderful day!!
Merry Christmas & Feliz Navidad…