I suppose one of the good things about having little money is the creative things we give at Christmas.
I made some necklaces from trellis ribbon and a crochet hook, knit a sweater and some socks, baked a ton of cookies. Rod made birdhouses and garden signs. Frankly, I enjoy this method of gift giving. And, I really enjoy receiving homemade gifts.
This year, in addition to the gifts Rod made for me, my brother-in-law and his fiancee made pecan toffee (so damn good I had to ask for it again after receiving some last year) and chai tea. Wow! It's delicious (and I'm thinking of making another cup).
Back in the day, kids used to make stuff in art class or the regular classroom for their parents to give at Christmas or mother's day or father's day. I enjoyed getting the little marigold sprout or the poem about how fast kids grow up. It's been years since I got that, obviously because the kids are older, but it is so nice to receive a gift from the heart.
Pictures will be posted in the near future.
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