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.
I recognize everything there except the ‘Stone’s’ - what is it?
I so love Cadbury shortcake stacks or fingers! My mom used to get them for me and when I saw some the other day at Walmart it really stung me how I miss her!
Don’t listen to James! I’m a lady [sometimes] and he’s good with me!
You guys, why don’t you think you’re good with kids? Once they get past 3 they’re not that different from you...
;o)
You are [from what I can tell] a very level-headed and well-informed person. It’s nice to know a little something about everything, I think.
Not at all. I’m not prepared in terms of gift purchasing nor am I prepared in a mental/spiritual sense.
I think all this December politics has something to do with it.
I’m just not comfortable around them I guess. I was not meant to be a parent, and unfortunately, neither were my own parents.
Ginger Wine
I agree with froufrou, I value you and I’m glad you’re here.
Blessings,
Joya
“There is nothing finer in the world than a gentleman.” - Froufrou Freeper
Remember that. Take it from one who knows, and values.
Focus. Stay on target. The world depends on you, not on any mere woman.
I AGREE. And I think you speak for all of my middle-aged girlfriends as well.
I resemble that remark!
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