Howdy friends...yep, I said howdy...just tapping into my southern roots today. Hope your weeks are going well! We Dickerson's are still busy but I have found that writing a blog post helps me chill a little and not feel so busy. Today's topic is Holiday Preparation :-)
Did any of you happen to blink and it is was November?! I'm not really sure where September and October went but all of the sudden November is here and I find myself getting a little panicked at all that has to be done. Since Mike and I are headed to East Asia to visit my sister and family for the better part of December, Christmas preparation must be done before we leave on December 5th. However, I don't want to be like our materialistic crazed culture and skip all the wonderfulness that makes up Thanksgiving. So, what does my Type A "must have a plan" personality do?! Make lists!!!
Since we are staying home just the 2 of us this Thanksgiving I am in charge of the whole meal. This makes me happy and scared all at the same time :-) So my solution is to make lists. I have a list of the menu and all the ingredients involved and a list that shows the schedule for that week of when each item will be assembled and cooked. OCD you ask? I have no problem admitting it. With work and church and other commitments I gotta stay on a schedule people. I highly recommend making a list for the food prep the week of Thanksgiving. It will actually make your life easier and you will be able to enjoy Thanksgiving with your family instead of being stuck in the kitchen and wanting to pull your hair out because your turkey looks like the Griswold's from Christmas Vacation :-)
Now on to the Christmas shopping....does anyone else love it and dread it all at the same time like I do?! I love giving gifts to people but I also want it to be something useful, needed and fun. Trying to find that for each person you buy for can be difficult. And lets face it, nobody wants to fall into the worst gift giver category. You know, the person your family members talk about all year long and say "I can't believe she thought that was a good gift!" or "what was she thinking?!" or "just another gift to add to the garage sale pile." Oh the pressure....
Anyway, I digress. Online shopping has become my favorite holiday "weapon" of choice. It is so easy to sit at home and browse the "stores" while watching my Hallmark Christmas Movies (I am addicted to these cheesy movies my friends...is there a 12 step program for this?) So in honor of my online shopping love I have listed a few of my favorite fun websites below. Hopefully you will enjoy browsing through. They span the monetary spectrum so don't freak when you see something outlandishly priced. There are other items that are well within the poor seminary student category :-)
On a personal note, tomorrow is mine and Mike's 4 year anniversary! I am so thankful for our marriage and all the many blessings from God. It is hard to imagine loving Mike more than I did 4 years ago at this time, but I truly do. Marriage is a precious gift and I try not to take it for granted at any time. Many of you were a part of that special day and we love that you were there as we began this journey. To those who we met in the past 4 years we are so happy you are a part of our journey now. I love my man and I am blessed to call him mine!
Thanks for indulging the mushiness :-) Have a great week my friends! Love to you from the Forest!
You can't go wrong with Bed, Bath & Beyond for a whole plethora of gift options and there is always a 20% coupon around somewhere!!
These links and photos are simply a recommendation of things I like. I am not paid to advertise for any of these fine retailers....although that would be nice :-)
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