Posted on 12/14/2007 5:20:05 PM PST by snugs
How prepared are you for Christmas?
A lot of singles I know and who live on their own do not really do much for Christmas in the way of decorations or buying any special food etc for Christmas. A lot of them get an invite for the day to spend either with friends or family members and therefore their sole preparation is buying a few gifts for the people likely to be at this event and maybe contributing either monetarily to the host/hostess or taking a few food/drink items on the day. So as a single you think you are prepared and will not be caught unawares but you maybe wrong so I thought this weekend I would offer a few suggestions in order that we may not be embarrassed this year
Many stores in Britain and I suspect in the US have tins or large boxes/cartons of sweets (candies) or biscuits (cookies) only available at Christmas and Easter and many have offers on such as 3 for the price of 2 or a special price for buying 2.
A large tin of chocolates or toffees are always acceptable and even if the recipient does not consume them at Christmas often the best before will be Easter or even beyond, having a couple of these in the house can often be useful for that unexpected gift you get, such as a long lost friend or relative ringing and saying I am in your area today/tomorrow can I pop in and almost certainly they will have a card and a small gift for you.
Also if you do not use these for gifts at Christmas they can be used at Easter or for a birthday present next year. In particular Scottish Shortbread is a good one to give as this is a traditional Christmas/New Year treat.
Another idea is that there are presentation boxes of nuts and dried fruit they make a nice gift and again can be stored for Easter or given as birthday presents if not used.
If you are a baker why not make an extra batch of cookies or candies such a rum truffles or home-made fudge or toffee or even mince pies, keep a few little fancy cardboard boxes and some ribbon and they can quickly be used to create up a present for the unexpected visitor.
A tip also if you have been invited out for the day and you think you have the gifts thing covered in case of an unexpected fellow visitor why not take an extra couple of bottle of wine and bottle bags with you so that you can make the person welcome and they have as least one gift to open if present opening is part of the day's celebrations.
Bill
Well there’s nothing wrong with being the “outside” guy. You do what you can and the little guy will no doubt appreciate you as you are. :)
I am off to bed will catch up on pings etc tomorrow
Yes, have been into cat rescue for over 25 years.. and the two dogs I have now & my beloved RIP Oliver all were strays..
Hi Jack!!!! I am glad to see you. I was hoping there was not a major health problem for you or your computer.. Email coming your way.. if you still have the same email.
WOW, on the GPS. you always said your boss’ wife was much nicer than he.. seems she is also more generous
One of my two dogs was an abandoned dog that I took when a friend couldn’t keep her. She’s dumb as a brick, but a faithful watchdog, and endearing. Just pet her and her eyes roll back in her head. So funny. How can you not love a dog like that?!
She’s chocolate brown, every part of her, like a Hershey milk chocolate bar, she’s probably part hound and part Lab. Shorter than a Lab, and she is part bunny rabbit, because she jumps straight up in the air when we drive up. Like a Jack Russell. Over and over, up and down. So funny. She is also part cat, because she chases mice (we live in the country)
Cookie is just a lovable ditz.
She may also terrier like Jack Russell if she chases rodents.
Making eye contact even with the baby
Blessed Christmas and a peaceful new year to you. Do not be a stranger to this thread it is a safe place to hang out.
There are still a few threads that are.
So I will do just a quick couple of suggestions for last minute Christmas gifts and an interesting dessert
I will do a Monday ping to the thread this week with the ideas that I was going to do tonight - see you then night all
That's one more reason why I see myself never finding anyone.
Same here.
Cookie sounds adorable!!!! The abandoned, abused, neglected ones make really good pets from what I have seen. They really appreciate you.. Do you have pix? mine pet pix are on my profile page.
I have been working on the Finest Christmas Thread.. not been around much... even when I am around at home
I’ll take pictures of her and Peanut. Peanut is my spare parts dog. He’s got the head of a St. Bernard, the body of a golden retriever (which one of his parents was) The color of a Jack Russell (the other parent, don’t ask) The short legs of a Welsh Corgi, and the feet of a Great Dane!!!
My baby. 56 lbs of luuuuuuv.
spare parts dog!!! love it..
TIME now for the part of dog owning that is NOT as much fun.. taking them out when it is freezing cold, windy & you just want to go to bed... and if you just leave them out the door, they will disappear for who knows how long..
sigh...
Later..hope you all have a great night of rest
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