On Christmas Gifting

I'm sure you all are working on starting your lists. A few thoughts as I do the same. 

List - I keep a note (in Notes) on my phone every year of the people I buy for. This helps me for two reasons. One, it makes me not forget someone the next year that I bought for last year. And two, it lets me jot down some ideas if I'm at a stoplight and just thought of something. It's sooooo helpful. I also keep a Gift List in notes for throughout the year with gift ideas I think of.

In the List - I always write down what the ideas are for each person. Then once I purchase something I only have a note of what it is and "done" next to it. 

Less is more - last year I kept telling myself that in previous years my kids have had so much to open that they were too overwhelmed to enjoy it. I really limited what we gave them last year and also I didn't do the December 22nd shuffle to Target because I didn't feel like they had anything FUN. Oh my gosh I used to be insane. Still am, but less! ;) Anyway, last year they had less to open and may I tell you - it was so much more enjoyable on Christmas morning. They knew what they got and dare I say, they were happier?! Yep they were and I remember thinking - I'm doing this every year. LESS is MORE!

Here's to a joyous Christmas season for you and yours!!