Christmas Shopping

You can tell that there's not alot to do today (due to the remodel) so I have time to post all those things I've been thinking of (don't worry, I have plenty of comp time and a lunch hour that I haven't taken to make up for posting time).

I've already been doing my Christmas shopping. This is nothing short of a miracle in my home. Thanksgiving usually hits and I have no idea what to do for anyone. This year I already have quite the stash. There is Dana's gift I bought in Leavenworth, Kaia has a puzzle and a lunch box that were both on clearance at Target. I'm working on my gifts for our parents (no clues as to what that is since you all read the blog). I also have a mission to buy the younger neices and nephews, plus our friends' two kids nice gifts without spending alot of money. Sure I could just buy cheap crap, but who wants that? Instead I'm looking around and taking my time to find really nice stuff that is on clearance. So far the pile includes: 2 pink sweaters, a Nike ball cap, 2 t-shirts with bones on them (for the boys of course), and some great ribbon for knitting coin purses (one of which is already knitted and just needs sewn up). I'm also going to try my hand at soapmaking. I just ordered the supplies today! This isn't the full on get out the lye soapmaking but a melt and pour base that you add to. So for all of you who live close by, you will probably get a bar of soap. So don't take it as a hint regarding your body odor.