Oh the crafti-ness of me

My wheels have been a spinning and I am getting ready to make some Christmas presents. Every year I sit down and make a list of who I plan to give a present to and then I start searching for the perfect item to make or buy those people.


I have admitted before to being a list maker, I make lists for everything - the Holidays are no different! I could not get through the holidays without my lists. I write down names of people I will make or buy gifts for, which store or online shop I need to go to, approximate cost and then I mark it all off when I am done.


Then if I am making gifts I make a list of what items I need to buy and how much of each one. I keep my lists in my purse or car so when I get a chance to go shopping I have my lists -as you know with kids sometimes the moments can jump up on you so you must be prepared.

Here are some gifts I already know that I am going to do this year:

FOR COUPLES: I am putting together a couples basket, one of them will be filled with a couples devotional, some candles, sparkling wine or cider and some chocolates. A second basket I am thinking about will have a gift card to a movie theatre and some boxed candies and also add a love song (or soft music) CD.


FOR FAMILIES: This year I am giving gifts as a family instead of individual items for each member. One of my SIL's has a tradition with her kids that they work on jigsaw puzzles over the holidays. So I found this website called signals.com and you can order a puzzle of your hometown. That would be some great family time together!


Another basket I am putting together for some of the families we are giving to this year is a "Family Night" basket. I plan to put in a movie, a board or card game, popcorn, candy and maybe some of those Christmas-y bottles of Coca-Cola.


FOR NEIGHBORS: Mr. Man makes the best popcorn balls (I know, funny right?) so I am going to put a few of those together in a basket or a cute bowl with a tag attached that says "We are popping over to wish you a happy holiday season! Thanks for being such great neighbors!"


Another idea I am thinking of is putting together a basket with a pot holder, a wooden spoon, some spaghetti sauce and noodles with a tag attached that reads "With the holiday rush and busyness it brings, please have dinner on us. Thanks for being such great neighbors!"


I have some other ideas I am working on so I will keep you posted! I am hoping to be able to post some pictures too!