Christmas Planning

Maybe I'm over thinking things, but Christmas is really around the corner. And, since I want to do mostly handmade gifts this year, that means that I need to get started yesterday. I made an excel spreadsheet with everyones names that we need to give gifts to this year. Everything in black is either made or store bought, everything in red means it is something I still have to make. If you are a friend or family, don't look too close or you'll spoil your surprise.


It looks like I'm gonna be busy. I think that most of the figuring out is done, now its down to the nitty gritty of making it.

I asked Drummerboy to help make the marshmallow guns, and at first glance he seems willing. I told him they have to be done by Thanksgiving and he acted like I was rushing things a bit. I just remember the year that Squeals was born, her birthday is Dec. 12 so I wanted everything to be ready by Dec. 1, and we actually did it. It was so nice for the month of Dec. not to have to stress over what we were getting who, and how we were going to pay for it. I honestly think that was one of the least stressful Christmas' we've ever had, and I had a brand new baby. So, I know it is possible to be ready by Dec. 1. Thats the goal.

I'm gonna keep a running tally of what we spend on Christmas this year. It will probably scare the socks off of me, but I don't want to spend a fortune. We have done that in the past, and then spend the next 6 months paying off the credit card. That is so dumb.

Here's to a budget friendly, thoughtfully handmade Christmas.