This Monday, I’m grateful for getting an early start on my Christmas shopping.
I know, I know… I feel the same way about all the icky holiday commercialism that seems to start earlier and earlier in the year. And I don’t participate in all that. I’m a conscious consumer. I don’t buy stuff just to be buying it, and I’m not manipulated by advertising and marketing. We live a very simple, unmaterialistic lifestyle by choice.
But for the people I care about in my life, I absolutely love to shop! And the realm of those folks who have a special place in my heart has grown so much that I just knew I had to get an early start so that I could still enjoy the true wonder and delight of the season without all the hurry and stress.
I started my holiday cards and gift shopping back in October. By November, I had all my Christmas cards signed, sealed, stamped and addressed. And in November, I’ve been able to get pretty much all of my gift shopping done, with a few exceptions (darn if you don’t get an idea in your head for something, and the minute you start looking for it, all of a sudden it’s nowhere to be found, LOL).
So with most of the practical "work" done, I’ve been able to enjoy some more casual, leisurely searching for those special gifts. My daugher and I have had some really fun shopping days in downtown Seattle, and at the independent markets in Freemont and Olympia.
Next on our agenda is shopping some of the fabulous artists markets in the Pacific Northwest, and a trip to Portland. We’re also planning to make it to San Francisco for a weekend if time and my daughter’s work schedule permits.
It’s been a wonderful, delicious holiday season so far, and there’s still the whole month of December’s holiday experiences to look forward to!
So how’s your holiday season going so far?
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