Planning for Christmas in June
Ok.
So regular readers will know that I have a slight obsession with (whispers) Christmas!
It's actually only 183 sleeps until the 25th December, in case you weren't aware.
I have a special place in the house where items I have collected or made throughout the year go, and I put together gifts for a set list of people.
This year I treated myself to a Christmas organiser..
Yes, I know.
I'm a saddo, but it keeps me quiet and doesn't hurt anybody, right?
Since the start of lockdown, I've managed to knit two pairs of socks and a scarf, and crochet a hippo.
I'm also working on a decoupage picture to go in the Christmas collection.
I have a Pinterest folder with ideas in, and make a note of good ideas as I see them.
One of my friends gave me a super gift last year - it was a mish-mash of beauty products; a cleanser from one range, a toner from another range, moisturiser, face masks, (everything vegan and cruelty-free as she knows my taste) and a gorgeous bath soak. x
Another chum packaged up some different herbal teas that I have only just come to the end of.
Really lovely, thoughtful gifts.
I don't care if gifts come from the charity shop, Lidl or John Lewis.
I love second-hand and vintage - (having character adds to the item I think) - and I still maintain the house rule that the gift is in the giving, so we have a cardboard box in the lounge on Christmas day that items we simply don't want can go in - as long as we are thankful for the gift, it gets re-gifted or donated to charity.
Today I ordered some bargain sets of designer tea-towels on the internet as my girly chums will be getting gifts around nice kitchen-y bits and bobs.
By doing this throughout the year, Christmas is affordable.
When do you plan Christmas, and how do you manage to afford things?
Tracey xx
So regular readers will know that I have a slight obsession with (whispers) Christmas!
It's actually only 183 sleeps until the 25th December, in case you weren't aware.
I have a special place in the house where items I have collected or made throughout the year go, and I put together gifts for a set list of people.
This year I treated myself to a Christmas organiser..
Yes, I know.
I'm a saddo, but it keeps me quiet and doesn't hurt anybody, right?
Since the start of lockdown, I've managed to knit two pairs of socks and a scarf, and crochet a hippo.
I'm also working on a decoupage picture to go in the Christmas collection.
I have a Pinterest folder with ideas in, and make a note of good ideas as I see them.
One of my friends gave me a super gift last year - it was a mish-mash of beauty products; a cleanser from one range, a toner from another range, moisturiser, face masks, (everything vegan and cruelty-free as she knows my taste) and a gorgeous bath soak. x
Another chum packaged up some different herbal teas that I have only just come to the end of.
Really lovely, thoughtful gifts.
I don't care if gifts come from the charity shop, Lidl or John Lewis.
I love second-hand and vintage - (having character adds to the item I think) - and I still maintain the house rule that the gift is in the giving, so we have a cardboard box in the lounge on Christmas day that items we simply don't want can go in - as long as we are thankful for the gift, it gets re-gifted or donated to charity.
Today I ordered some bargain sets of designer tea-towels on the internet as my girly chums will be getting gifts around nice kitchen-y bits and bobs.
By doing this throughout the year, Christmas is affordable.
When do you plan Christmas, and how do you manage to afford things?
Tracey xx
I have cut back a lot in recent years and friends and family have done the same. Gifts now tend to be either edible, a book or an experience and they don't need to be extravagant.
ReplyDeleteI do pick up things throughout the year and have a spot in a back cupboard where these items are kept.
I'm fine for Christmas decorations and cards, wrapping paper & gift bags etc. have already been purchased - on sale - so I am well on my way.
It's always nice to have a new planner!
ReplyDeleteLike you I plan and buy things all year around and enjoy the process. I make pickles/jams/oils into little hampers for neighbours, made with love. I like the idea of wrapping them in a kitchen towel.
ReplyDeleteJust started my postal gifts, very different to my normal hand made items.
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