Here at Magical Holiday Home we are officially declaring July.....Finish Stocking Stuffers Month....so along with Christmas in July....the goal is to finish up all your stocking stuffers....We can do it ladies (and gentlemen)....Let's get our list updated so we know exactly what we need to do in JULY.....and then we will finish stocking stuffers!!
Personal Note: Last year I really cut back on stocking stuffers (it had gotten out of hand) and no one noticed or cared. A few carefully chosen items are just as good as a mirage of this and that. It's easy to get out of hand when you pick up little items here and there but in the end if they are just tossed aside then it is a waste of time and money.
Also in an effort to minimize the craziness...I decided to not do the 24 gifts this year (amidst some moaning from the girls).....Instead I will be giving a St. Nicholas Day gift (it will be a basket of little items and things that typically might be included in the 24 gifts but not 24 of them just a nice little assortment) That way I can sooth my urge to pick up little goodies but also simplify it somewhat. In addtion if they are "holiday items" they are given early enough in the season to be used...rather than held back for the following year!
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Personal Note: Last year I really cut back on stocking stuffers (it had gotten out of hand) and no one noticed or cared. A few carefully chosen items are just as good as a mirage of this and that. It's easy to get out of hand when you pick up little items here and there but in the end if they are just tossed aside then it is a waste of time and money.
Also in an effort to minimize the craziness...I decided to not do the 24 gifts this year (amidst some moaning from the girls).....Instead I will be giving a St. Nicholas Day gift (it will be a basket of little items and things that typically might be included in the 24 gifts but not 24 of them just a nice little assortment) That way I can sooth my urge to pick up little goodies but also simplify it somewhat. In addtion if they are "holiday items" they are given early enough in the season to be used...rather than held back for the following year!
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