tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post6961959116827683629..comments2024-03-26T08:24:25.988-04:00Comments on Creekside Cottage: GiftsDeanna Rabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07946588895797307347noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-77929066505462769422020-12-16T08:38:32.809-05:002020-12-16T08:38:32.809-05:00There are gift cards on my "still to purchase...There are gift cards on my "still to purchase" list. I don't really like giving gift cards or money but will be giving some this year. I am finishing my lists of gifts still left to buy, groceries to purchase for Christmas breakfast etc. What would I do without a list:) Enjoy your day dear friend, HUGS!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511604348057625922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-85435478174409822892020-12-16T00:25:49.751-05:002020-12-16T00:25:49.751-05:00I love to wrap gifts and with a big family, it'...I love to wrap gifts and with a big family, it's a good thing I do! (I actually have a gift wrap post in my blog drafts, but time will tell whether I will have time to finish and post it.) <br /><br />Your gifts look lovely! I like how you wrap with the recipient in mind. And the embossed wax seal is a beautiful and unique touch! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-41674630326393026742020-12-15T22:31:04.969-05:002020-12-15T22:31:04.969-05:00Your gifts look so special with their lovely wraps...Your gifts look so special with their lovely wraps. I have four children, eight grands, three step-grands...lots of gifting. I love to bake, and make Christmas Jam every year. I’ve also made batches of microwave peanut brittle to give away. I do think people like homemade treats and it’s fun to give. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-57097812444402382172020-12-15T22:13:00.585-05:002020-12-15T22:13:00.585-05:00Your packages are lovely! I am not a good wrapper!...Your packages are lovely! I am not a good wrapper!<br />I haven't done well with gifts for my older grands over the years. They once said, "Why can't you give us something we really like??"<br />So I started giving them trash! Big containers of Texas Trash. They seemed to 'really like' that. Now I put $$ in the top of the container. <br />I've done better with the younger kids!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09623820316056914224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-7036115169301374182020-12-15T21:02:32.880-05:002020-12-15T21:02:32.880-05:00Your love of family is a gift in itself.. all wr...Your love of family is a gift in itself.. all wrapped in God and his love.. thank you for my gift.. Blessings all. Merri and Erick is stable now in the U of m hospital.. another gift.. with no boundaries of thanksgiving. xxMerri Mc Elderryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14521818649649334399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-13463274267756122142020-12-15T17:30:16.508-05:002020-12-15T17:30:16.508-05:00I've slowly reduced my gift exchanges with fri...I've slowly reduced my gift exchanges with friends. Now that we're adults, I give Christmas gifts to their kids! I usually like to give books and pajamas.<br /><br />Thanks for the visit!Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12216292186501923706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-39963098438140991832020-12-15T14:12:18.686-05:002020-12-15T14:12:18.686-05:00Most of our family lives away so it is very hard b...Most of our family lives away so it is very hard buying personal gifts. The boys and their spouses enjoy my fruit cake so that is what they have been getting the last number of years along with some other homemade goodies. They are quite happy to receive these. My middle son and his wife in particular insist on getting my dark fruit cake. This son has changed his diet completely the past six months and not eating any sweets but he still insists on having the fruit cake. :-) Next year will be different because they will be only two hours away and already we have made plans to spend Christmas together. We are sure looking forward to that! Thank you for sharing your tips and enjoy the rest of your week. Christmas hugs...Sandi Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415214311003251398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-38159897875377889792020-12-15T12:46:23.178-05:002020-12-15T12:46:23.178-05:00Our family, of 3 children and mates and kids, used...Our family, of 3 children and mates and kids, used to buy presents for everyone. It became a tiresome chore. Plus, they had their own families to find/buy for. So I stopped it. -grin-<br /><br />Just gifts for the Grandchildren. Who still got fun things to open. All this Family Gift Opening always happened at our house, on Christmas Day, before the Gathered Dinner, where ever that was being held, that year.<br /><br />Even with my ("Mrs. Scrooge" new rules) everyone had a good time, at the opening.<br /><br />Of course, this will not happen, this Christmas. Neither will my husband's Christmas Eve family dinner of his special Mac and Cheese. -sigh-<br /><br />Originally it was his Fish Chowder on The 24th, but one grand developed a fish allergy, so he switched to Mac and Cheese.<br /><br />And no gathering for Christmas Dinner this year. Our son/family next door, will share stuffing and a side, with us. And we will share my husband's Family Favorite Creamed Potatoes with them. Plus, their oldest son's girl friend will make desserts, which they will share, with my husband. Myself, can't eat Gluten, so I have to get/do something Gluten Free. -smile-<br /><br />But we each, will be having our own dinner, at our own home.<br /><br />Happy Week Before Christmas!Beside a babbling brook...https://www.blogger.com/profile/14230422491225783790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-73503195868686547392020-12-15T12:06:27.958-05:002020-12-15T12:06:27.958-05:00I have baked goods for gifts this year. We have to...I have baked goods for gifts this year. We have to stay home to stay safe from the virus. So I've baked a lot<br /> Thanks for sharing your name tags.<br />Merry Christmas.<br />Thelma. Thelma https://www.blogger.com/profile/06890910194070238597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-15675382453028756382020-12-15T11:34:14.604-05:002020-12-15T11:34:14.604-05:00It's a lovely gift giving guideline you have t...It's a lovely gift giving guideline you have there, one that guides without locking into "must do". And I love your use of the wax stamp on your gift tags. Adds something special. Pretty! Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-42146730354382632092020-12-15T11:11:51.141-05:002020-12-15T11:11:51.141-05:00beautiful gift tags and i love the wax imprint. ca...beautiful gift tags and i love the wax imprint. can you share where you found this set? that linen/lace ribbon is beautiful! this year i used grocery bags and tied them multiple times with string - they turned out really nice - i should have taken a picture.<br /><br />***brown paper packages tied up with string***Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08480104863037122555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-31457680711023878402020-12-15T09:55:31.947-05:002020-12-15T09:55:31.947-05:00I've always longed to create really pretty gif...I've always longed to create really pretty gift tags, but usually don't even think about it til I'm in a time crunch and up to my ears in gift wrap.<br /><br />You've prompted me to maybe cultivate a new interest, one that will bring me satisfaction and bring a smile to the receiver.<br /><br />Thanks, Deanna! So good to meet you in this season ...Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02170871743323855687noreply@blogger.com