Showing posts with label christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label christmas. Show all posts
Saturday, December 24
Wednesday, November 16
Have you been nice?
...if you have, reward yourself with something special from Leta Marie Designs Etsy Shop. She is offering.......FREE SHIPPING in her shop until DEC. 20, 2011.
Red and Silver Crystal Christmas Double Stretch Bracelet
Christmas Snowflake Earrings with Red Crystals
Monday, December 20
Tuesday, December 7
No Internet..... and this close to Christmas!
Wow....what were you thinking AT&T? Over 3 days without dsl or landline service. I have been climbing the walls and called them at least twice a day. I am thankful that my parents live close by or I was about to pop that metal telephone box and attempt to repair it myself (talk about a disaster...I don't have a clue!) I am a crafter and I could create a pretty pattern out of the wires ....(lol).
I addressed my Christmas cards, while waiting for AT&T to do their thing. Even though it can be really hard during the Holidays for some of us that have lost family members, people that don't really celebrate or loved ones that have grown apart through very little contact. I am not going to focus on the negatives, I wish things were different, but, you have to let people make their own choices. We are blessed to have people that want to be in our lives, accepting them for who they are and relaxing our version of how we want them to be and loving them for who they are. My husband and I have just recently began buying gifts for one another. Through the years, we saved up our money, worked more hours and bought a family gift or more for the kids instead of ourselves.
We also included the Angel tree in our Christmas. The kids picked an ornament from the tree and we all shopped for that needy child. We thought that it was very important for the children to think of others that are in need. This year we donated some toys and food to our local food store (HEB). What a fantastic place to shop!
Are you ready??? Ready or not, it is just around the corner.
The Christmas count down begins....18 days!
Do you have any hard to shop for people on your list?.....Buy them a Shop Gift Certificate to a Handmade Shop on Artfire, Etsy or Zibbet. You will be supporting a small home business and giving a quality made gift too!
I addressed my Christmas cards, while waiting for AT&T to do their thing. Even though it can be really hard during the Holidays for some of us that have lost family members, people that don't really celebrate or loved ones that have grown apart through very little contact. I am not going to focus on the negatives, I wish things were different, but, you have to let people make their own choices. We are blessed to have people that want to be in our lives, accepting them for who they are and relaxing our version of how we want them to be and loving them for who they are. My husband and I have just recently began buying gifts for one another. Through the years, we saved up our money, worked more hours and bought a family gift or more for the kids instead of ourselves.
We also included the Angel tree in our Christmas. The kids picked an ornament from the tree and we all shopped for that needy child. We thought that it was very important for the children to think of others that are in need. This year we donated some toys and food to our local food store (HEB). What a fantastic place to shop!
Are you ready??? Ready or not, it is just around the corner.
The Christmas count down begins....18 days!
Do you have any hard to shop for people on your list?.....Buy them a Shop Gift Certificate to a Handmade Shop on Artfire, Etsy or Zibbet. You will be supporting a small home business and giving a quality made gift too!
Monday, November 15
Being Thankful and Thoughtful....
I LOVE the Holidays and everything that goes along with it. Thanksgiving and Christmas is only 40 Days away...Even closer is the mailing date for packages. I have always used my Dad's Birthday (Dec. 09th) as the last to mail packages. We always lived far from family, but, worked hard to stay in touch through small gifts, letters and cards. I kinda miss the days of the handwritten letter and all the little surprises that it may contain. A new photo, a simple drawing or just the message...you were thought of today! I sure wish I were still able to write or call my Grandmother (I miss her).
I will admit that with all the stuff that I am behind on doing for my shops...I don't make enough time to send cards to those who do not use computers. We all have them in our family, that one card would make a difference in their world. A VERY small moment out of our day is all is required. I am always amazed when I see people that will jump on every cause involving strangers. Don't get me wrong, they are important! Very important. But, don't forget those in your family or community that may not have any family near or have been forgotten. They may not even let on how alone they are. When I worked as a type of vendor in stores, I would look up at the customers from the near by retirement apartments and say hello. So many would look surprised to be spoken to. They were so used to going to the pharmacy and picking up a couple of food items and leaving the store without any human interaction. A simple "Hello" isn't too much to expect from humanity.
This holiday we will be looking into our own community to share a little love. I would love to be close to my grown children, but, that is not possible. I am lucky to still have my parents and a warm place to live. We have a coupon for a whole turkey that we will see if we can share with the local senior center. One turkey breast and maybe a little ham is enough for us. I am thankful for all the people in my life (those that are here and those who cannot be here).
One of my favorite songs
In My Life
Written by: Lennon-McCartney Recorded: 18, 22 October 1965
There are places I'll remember
All my life, though some have changed
Some forever, not for better
Some have gone and some remain
All these places had their moments
With lovers and friends, I still can recall
Some are dead and some are living
In my life, I've loved them all
But of all these friends and lovers
There is no one compares with you
And these memories lose their meaning
When I think of love as something new
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life, I'll love you more
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life, I'll love you more
I will admit that with all the stuff that I am behind on doing for my shops...I don't make enough time to send cards to those who do not use computers. We all have them in our family, that one card would make a difference in their world. A VERY small moment out of our day is all is required. I am always amazed when I see people that will jump on every cause involving strangers. Don't get me wrong, they are important! Very important. But, don't forget those in your family or community that may not have any family near or have been forgotten. They may not even let on how alone they are. When I worked as a type of vendor in stores, I would look up at the customers from the near by retirement apartments and say hello. So many would look surprised to be spoken to. They were so used to going to the pharmacy and picking up a couple of food items and leaving the store without any human interaction. A simple "Hello" isn't too much to expect from humanity.
This holiday we will be looking into our own community to share a little love. I would love to be close to my grown children, but, that is not possible. I am lucky to still have my parents and a warm place to live. We have a coupon for a whole turkey that we will see if we can share with the local senior center. One turkey breast and maybe a little ham is enough for us. I am thankful for all the people in my life (those that are here and those who cannot be here).
One of my favorite songs
In My Life
Written by: Lennon-McCartney Recorded: 18, 22 October 1965
There are places I'll remember
All my life, though some have changed
Some forever, not for better
Some have gone and some remain
All these places had their moments
With lovers and friends, I still can recall
Some are dead and some are living
In my life, I've loved them all
But of all these friends and lovers
There is no one compares with you
And these memories lose their meaning
When I think of love as something new
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life, I'll love you more
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life, I'll love you more
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