Shop, Shop, Shop (Melanie)

Okay..the pressure is ON. 24 days until Christmas. 24 days left to shop. For most of us..not that many. I have 2 family Christmas parties on Dec. 12th and 13th..so, that leaves 11 and 12 days left!

UGH!

Now..I can't complain. I enjoy giving more than receiving..I do, but you have to admit it is HARD. I have 27 people left to buy for. Now granted..all those gifts aren't 100's of dollars worth of ideas..some are gifts of 10 dollars or under, but STILL!

I'm such a perfectionist when it comes to finding that perfect gift for someone and as I get older (and the receivers do too) it becomes harder.

I guess I am complaining huh?

But..feel me ladies..how many of your men shop for the family gifts? It is usually our jobs. It really becomes a JOB this time of year.

I try to start in October, so I can enjoy the holidays with my hubby and daughter and not be riddled with the fact I have to buy gifts each and every weekend.

We all seem to forget the real reason of Christmas and it becomes a "retail frenzy."

As I type this..I'm stressing over the fact of what those 27 people would LOVE.

I just know that I will enjoy all the family, friends, food and laughter that comes with it. So, I'll stop complaining now!

Happy Holidays!!