So, with the new boyfriend came some new friends and family to add to the list. There's also the siblings and their boyfriend and girlfriend. And what makes it even better? I have a jobby job that is conducive to the full on gift giving.
And, thanks to the oilfield, I have learned to love the goodness that is shopping online. No more standing in line at the cash register while CrazyLady(TM) haggles the price of a mismarked pair of hideous gloves. Now it's all clickie 'n' pay and it's even delivered to my office. I only burn about 50 calories, but I'm not tempted by mall cookies either.
Here are my rules for this holiday:
- Compose list
- family
- might as well be family
- family friends
- friends
- Designate spending amount per category - staying w/in a reasonable limit
- $15-$20 - you'd be surprised what you can find for under $15
- $20-$40 - don't out do yourself
- $40-$100 - the 'about time you got them something' gift
- Avoid these at all cost
- the nth pair of gloves/socks/slippers you know they'll never wear
- dust collectors - you know exactly what i mean
- Don't forget
- The to me from me gift. Because chances are, no one's gonna know you wanted it or there's no way in hell they're gonna get it for you.
- Wrap it up, and open it with all the other presents or it won't be special.
*Hint: #1 & #2 are best done in excel.
Stay tuned for more Hieustapher Goes Shopping. Same bat time. Same bat channel.
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