I had a moment of panic the other day...It's mid-August and I HAVEN'T STARTED MY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING! Yikes! I'm sure some may find this panic ridiculous and unwarranted but for the past few years I have learned that by having all my shopping done early I really get to enjoy the true meaning of Christmas. There is no panic come December when the calendar becomes jammed packed with Christmas activities...I just get to sit back and enjoy every moment because the worry of finding the "perfect gifts" is far from being on my mind. The panic of financial strain is also far from the brain. Buying over a longer period of time is easier on the bank account rather than buying all in the same month, since of course the usual bills still need to be paid as well. (Unfortunately credit card companies, utility companies and landlords (even if it is your dad) do not give you Christmas freebies!)
Well, guess what I did tonight? CHRISTMAS SHOPPING! I only buy for children (mine and those of my friends/family) and parents. So I saw a huge toy warehouse off the highway in Laval the other day and it's been lingering in my mind since discovering it. Since I had the desire to shop tonight I thought I'd check it out. I did find some nice stuff and purchased my first few gifts. Of course when I came home to show hubby, he rolled his eyes and made some snarky comment about it only being August...you can tell he doesn't do ANY of the shopping! Oh sorry, he shops for N's stocking stuffers - a one shop stop at the 1$ store!
So you can have your giggles at me but come Christmas time when you're frantically finishing up all your shopping, I'll be sitting by my Christmas tree, enjoying the warm, fuzzy Christmas feeling, sipping on some yummy hot chocolate! :-)
Well, guess what I did tonight? CHRISTMAS SHOPPING! I only buy for children (mine and those of my friends/family) and parents. So I saw a huge toy warehouse off the highway in Laval the other day and it's been lingering in my mind since discovering it. Since I had the desire to shop tonight I thought I'd check it out. I did find some nice stuff and purchased my first few gifts. Of course when I came home to show hubby, he rolled his eyes and made some snarky comment about it only being August...you can tell he doesn't do ANY of the shopping! Oh sorry, he shops for N's stocking stuffers - a one shop stop at the 1$ store!
So you can have your giggles at me but come Christmas time when you're frantically finishing up all your shopping, I'll be sitting by my Christmas tree, enjoying the warm, fuzzy Christmas feeling, sipping on some yummy hot chocolate! :-)
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