Jean, I love Coffs Harbour. Have spent five winters there a few years ago. Now my Daughter lives in Atherton, but they still have the house in Coffs, rented out.
Talking about Xmas shopping. I hate leaving it to the last minute. I like to find something suitable for the person I am giving to, and that takes time and careful thought.
Hurried presents can be a disaster. Like ours were last year.
As we have a large family and their financial situations are not on the same level, we have cutt down on gifts and only have Kris Kringle for Christmas Eve family gathering. What parents buy for their children is their Christmas Day affair.
Everyone in the family knows that I am slowly going blind, but what did I get from KK? A big book with small print. The book is heavy enough to hold, not adding a magnifying glass.
And poor Peter got an expensive After Shave that he can not use, because he gets a rash from any After Shave. They could hae asked me beforehand.
Also I would never buy perfume or make-up for a lady unless I knew exactly what her choices are. Same goes for clothes, especially for the younger ones.
So, even if you are in a hurry, think about the personality of the person to receive the gift.
Be safe, be happy and enjoy lots of love and laughter over the holidays.
Erica
I must admit the presents are limited - only becuase I just hate seeing the same thing Boxing Day for half.
Just need a new pair of plain gold earrings ( sleeper style but a bit bigger ).
Every jewellery store on the 26th will have 60% off.
I can wait.
So,so sorry to hear of your sight - know a little - had fast growing cataracts in both eyes.
Was like living behind a shower screen.
Happily both are fixed now - perfect - except back to the glasses for reading.
@lind9650 wrote:Hurried presents can be a disaster. Like ours were last year.
Everyone in the family knows that I am slowly going blind, but what did I get from KK? A big book with small print. The book is heavy enough to hold, not adding a magnifying glass.
And poor Peter got an expensive After Shave that he can not use, because he gets a rash from any After Shave. They could hae asked me beforehand.
Also I would never buy perfume or make-up for a lady unless I knew exactly what her choices are. Same goes for clothes, especially for the younger ones.
So, even if you are in a hurry, think about the personality of the person to receive the gift.
Be safe, be happy and enjoy lots of love and laughter over the holidays.
Erica
One year I got skincare products when I sold another brand via party plan. Another year I got carppy candles, when I worked in a candle store.
The problem is that some really don't think at all.
@lind9650 wrote:Jean, I love Coffs Harbour. Have spent five winters there a few years ago. Now my Daughter lives in Atherton, but they still have the house in Coffs, rented out.
Talking about Xmas shopping. I hate leaving it to the last minute. I like to find something suitable for the person I am giving to, and that takes time and careful thought.
Hurried presents can be a disaster. Like ours were last year.
As we have a large family and their financial situations are not on the same level, we have cutt down on gifts and only have Kris Kringle for Christmas Eve family gathering. What parents buy for their children is their Christmas Day affair.
Everyone in the family knows that I am slowly going blind, but what did I get from KK? A big book with small print. The book is heavy enough to hold, not adding a magnifying glass.
And poor Peter got an expensive After Shave that he can not use, because he gets a rash from any After Shave. They could hae asked me beforehand.
Also I would never buy perfume or make-up for a lady unless I knew exactly what her choices are. Same goes for clothes, especially for the younger ones.
So, even if you are in a hurry, think about the personality of the person to receive the gift.
Be safe, be happy and enjoy lots of love and laughter over the holidays.
Erica
Just goes to show, Thought Does Count.
Just noticed size of font is now numbered 1-7
Merry Christmas Erica, I have fond memories of eating apple strudel in an Innsbruck eatery.
DEB
@happyroo_bunji wrote:
One year I got skincare products when I sold another brand via party plan. Another year I got carppy candles, when I worked in a candle store.
The problem is that some really don't think at all.
Get a job at the Zoo.
That'll stump the life out of them.
done all my pressie shopping and 95% of my food shopping.
I cant wait till Chrissy day
Magical Christmas is all everyone deserves, but the magic has to come from whithin ourselves. Just embracing the love and companionship of friends and family is a magical experience when you concentrate on the gift of a hug, a kiss, a smile and a compliment. All those things are freely given, but sadly overlooked some times for the expectations of material gifts.
Magic!!!!!
Create it yorself by showing people you love them regardless of their financial circumstances. The rewards are priceless.
Erica
