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Post by shellie on Nov 19, 2014 19:59:23 GMT
I did manage to clean the 2 front windows (that we hang lights in) yesterday. Only a small thing. I would normally do this as part of a thorougher 'zone' clean, but didn't do that yet. Something is better than nothing....right? ? 
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Post by Elasti-Girl on Nov 20, 2014 18:54:44 GMT
Absolutely 
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Post by medusahair on Nov 20, 2014 19:49:00 GMT
Good Work Shellie  Yesterday I sorted out what I had already bought, tidied the "present cupboard" (really a shelf in my linen cupboard) and am almost finished with Christmas present buying |
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Post by shellie on Nov 20, 2014 20:34:45 GMT
I don't have a huge amount of people we buy for. Our immediate family of course, then the kids 'plus ones'. My DMum. 3 Nieces (usually a gift card with something small) and 1 'plus one' there too. And now a great nephew. We often go in with a present for the In-Laws (if someone can come up with an idea). So it's not a lot, just was really lost for ideas, but think I have a plan now.
I also do DMum's shopping while I do mine.
DH will be getting Skinny Clothes
I have DKids main gift sorted, then just clothes which we have been collecting
The 'plus ones' will probably get a Kitchen appliance - maybe sandwich press (which will benefit my kids too)
Nieces - gift cards again
DMum - this one gets harder and harder, she 'needs' nothing and has a birthday in Nov but will keep looking around
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Post by shellie on Nov 24, 2014 8:30:03 GMT
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Post by shellie on Nov 24, 2014 8:35:21 GMT
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Post by shellie on Nov 25, 2014 9:02:14 GMT
I finally got a good nights sleep last night (thanks to a little pill), woke this morning and was finally able to put my mind to a Christmas Shopping List. Thank goodness. I was feeling a little frozen with fear.
Went shopping this evening and found some of the ideas I had. I will have to check with the bigkids regarding gifts for the plus ones, but at least now I have a list.
(Angels singing) 
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Post by medusahair on Nov 25, 2014 21:39:25 GMT
Glad to hear you are able to work on a Christmas shopping list Shellie DD has decided what she wants from Santa and I have 'emailed" him and have ordered it |
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Post by judy on Nov 26, 2014 7:04:43 GMT
My extended family dont do gifts-we usually donate to charity. But we often do hampers, plants, biscuits etc as a family gift. I got organized too early and had started a movie hamper and last Sunday when they were all here my DNiece (the one who got a billion 21st presents the night before) suggested a Kris Kringle for our family lunch on the 14th dec. So now i have 2 hampers almost done- Might give one to my DF and maybe one to another couple we sometimes give to. Also our KK gift has to have a poem attached errghh!! I am not doing DHs person- I always do all the gifts but Im drawing the line here esp as there is a blasted poem involved!!!!
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Post by judy on Nov 26, 2014 7:05:14 GMT
is that me being bah humbug again??
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Post by Elasti-Girl on Nov 26, 2014 21:01:15 GMT
Nah Judy, I'd be the same!
I've had, let's say, issues with DH's family for like the last 10 years regarding presents...it does my head in. They mean well, but geez....
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Post by medusahair on Nov 26, 2014 22:08:34 GMT
A poem? I would be unimpressed too Judy
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Post by judy on Nov 28, 2014 0:19:29 GMT
haha Elasti- I LOVE that clip!!
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Post by medusahair on Nov 28, 2014 21:07:09 GMT
Writing addresses on Christmas letter envelopes.
Christmas letter is 99% written (waiting for DH's band comp on Friday before finishing & printing)
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Post by shellie on Nov 30, 2014 1:47:01 GMT
Ok Judy, I could be cleaning the family room, washing the front windows and putting up the lights or even doing the ironing. But instead I have 'penned' you a poem (or 2 depending on inspiration)
"A Christmas poem,
Just for you.
When asked to do it,
I didn't know what to do.
But as you see,
It wasn't that hard.
And I've written it neatly,
In this Christmas card. "
"Shopping to do,
Presents to buy.
And who does it all,
in my house, just I.
Food to prepare,
Tree to trim.
House to be cleaned,
Cupboard's filled to the brim.
But that's not enough,
Not enough to do.
I also had to write
This poem for You."
Ok Judy, I've done you a favour, now time to return it. Send those DBP my way. I'm sure they love to put up my lights and clean my family room, lol (I wish)
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