This year's Christmas List was fairly easy to shop for. I was proud of myself for actually finishing my shopping early (and for getting all my gifts, wrapped, tagged and delivered on time. For all this, I would like to personally thank the World Wide Web!!! The Internet has made shopping, shipping and sharing presents hassle-free, convenient and actually efficient!
This year I had several categories for gifts:
First, was for my baby girl: Jamie got a V-Tech Toy/Walker from mom and dad. And books and clothes from Santa.
Second, was for my hubby: Jojo got Nike Shocks shoes from me.
Third, was for my sisters and brothers-in-law: gifts that I personally thought of knowing what they needed or would enjoy. Gift cards for Joy and Marc to their favorite stores and an indoor grill and a set of towels for Atsi and Mark.
Fourth, was for my in-laws: this year I made kits for each couple. I wrapped up a Pasta Boat (the instant pasta cooker which allows you to make perfect al dente pasta right from your microwave!), a box of whole wheat penne pasta, and a jar of organic pasta sauce. Viola ... a ready-to-use pasta kit!
Fifth, for my nieces and nephews: I got them all matching track / jogging suits.
Sixth, for our neighbors, doctors, family friends, dentists, etc: I made cookie baskets (wrapped up a variety of cookies in different containers, clustered them in baskets and wrapped them in cellophane and ribbons).
Seventh, for far-away friends and family: we sent edible fruit arrangements.
And of course, we sent lots of Xmas cards and online greetings.
Next year, we'll have to start shopping for our family and friends in Manila cause we're hoping to celebrate the holidays back home =) Now that might be a challenge!
1 comment:
I think the fun is more in the giving than in the receiving. if you can give something that can be truly appreciated then you already are clearly the winner. am glad that you are not as hassled this year. Remember Christmas is always on Dec. 25. You have the whole year to prepare for it and not just move the week before the 25th.
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