I just read over my last post and it sounds so sad and pitiful lol. Sorry for that. In an effort to be more positive and upbeat, I'll say this: for the past few years my family (parents, sister, DH and I) selects a family within our local community who struggles a bit and we make them a hamper loaded with staple foods, extra groceries, unhealthy snacks and treats, small toys and movies. This year we selected two - a couple with 6 small children, and my neighbours who are on welfare and have two baby girls, and rarely ever treat themselves to anything - not even a bag of chips or pop.
We're so fortunate to have what we do and to be able to do this, and it's such a great feeling to be able to help others that need it. I'm really, really looking forward to it.
I tend to overextend myself and my time during this time of year but I just can't imagine the holidays without getting myself involved in all kinds of activities and contests. Once I'm done with my projects this weekend, I imagine I'll finally start my own holiday shopping. Nothing like last minute craziness lol. Hope everyone is better prepared for the holidays than I am lol.