The countdown to Christmas has begun. Well it really began for most people this past Friday, Black Friday. I didn’t shop on Black Friday this year. Too much chaos to drag a 18 month old out in. I did do some online shopping yesterday though, Cyber Monday.
Did you snag any of those awesome Black Friday or Cyber Monday deals? What did you get?
I bought 3 peoples gifts (and a rolodex for me 
) from Etsy. If you’ve never heard of Etsy you have to check it out. It’s a place where all things handmade are for sale. There is a wide range of prices and you will be drooling like I was. I have drooled over the pretty little things for sale there for months but just made my first purchase yesterday.
I am making a bunch of gifts this year too. Christmas ornaments and some trinket boxes. Each is different and unique. I will try and post pictures of them later.
Another place that I really like to shop is World Market. We only have one of them in my town and it’s all the way on the other side of town so we only go there once a year. Usually in December, before Christmas. They have things from all around the world. Furniture, knick-knacks, food, drinks, glassware, soaps, etc. I always pick up great stocking stuffers there… chocolates, nuts, flavored teas, etc. that you can’t find in your regular grocery store.
This year we aren’t going all out like we have in the past, and I’m not just talking about gifts. Christmas dinner is not going to be a huge feast. I’m just not in the mood to slave in the kitchen all morning so I’m sticking to turkey breast or chicken, with some sides. This year I want Christmas to be more about family being together than about the gifts, the food, etc.
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I love etsy!! I do a lot of my shopping there because I can pay with paypal and it is easier that way from here.
Since my girls are getting older I have really started to think about what the holidays should really be like, and I am with you — spending time with family is the most important!
Hi, I had a site on Etsy! I love the idea of all the products being handmade. So many talented people out there. I love visiting the site… it is like attending my favorite art show here in the summer but it is always available at my fingertips!
Jen
Hello, agree on World Market. I just wrote about them in my blog. Last year I purchased mini green and red kaleidoscopes for everyone and they just loved them. The kids thought they were just great. It was so interesting to see how something so inexpensive could bring so much joy. Veronica