Perhaps it is because there was no rush to complete things this week before Christmas, whereas other years I would be working on one or two gifts done before our sons arrived home. This year all is done and while I could perhaps make them each one more item (a pickle to hang on their trees) I will save that for next year.
The list of projects is finished as well, and what hasn't been baked by tomorrow is not at all important for our holiday celebration.
I kept things simple this year, one small, skinny tree decorated. Some decor scattered through the house (with plans for next year). A bit of baking but I did not really go overboard on this. A menu plan that while tweaked, will be easily done with appliances and the stove top.
The house is fairly clean. I restocked the coffee and the toilet paper. Pulled a few items from the hall pantry and put them in the kitchen pantry to make sure I had the kitchen pantry stocked up.
Little things that make life so much simpler.
Everybody have a wonderful evening.
God bless.
I’m doing something a little different for Christmas Eve dinner. More prep but not that much in the way of clean up as we open our gifts and play games and I don’t want us all to be in the kitchen cleaning up.
ReplyDeleteI love this for you. We sure can complicate life, can't we?
ReplyDeleteSounds like you’ve planned out well, Jackie. I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteDear Jackie, you are so right. Little things that make life so much simpler! Thank you so much for sharing, dear friend.
ReplyDeleteGood for you, getting it done with time to spare. I’m almost there. We’re going down state if the weather cooperates. Tomorrow i’ll go through the cookies i’ve made and start packing food for the trip. We don’t know how long we’ll be gone (weather) so i’d better plan accordingly. Plus, two small dogs and gifts. We’ll get there.
ReplyDeleteA simple Christmas is not a less Christmas, it's a calm holiday without stress.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a restful time ahead.
ReplyDeleteYou've got everything well in hand for Christmas. You can relax and enjoy the next week.
ReplyDeleteGood for you, having everything ready for the big event!
ReplyDeleteI love this for you! Well done - Hawaii Planner
ReplyDeleteChristmas rush causes so much stress, I'm pleased you have embraced a simpler way. You will be so pleased to have your sons back home again for a few days.
ReplyDeleteWishing Kris a speedy recovery and good luck with the boiler. Not a great time for either issue.
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm embarrassed by my lack of productivity - I think I got a half dozen pair of mitts and a few toques done this year.
Have a great day!
Hey Jackie. I don't know if you have an ALDI, I honestly, can't recall BUT, the lady working there told me that this coming week with the new sale is supposed to be a coffee week.
ReplyDeleteAs for stress and rush on Christmas. I am not into that. We keep it simple for all of the holidays. There's no need to be stressed. I feel like if I do that, I'm making that choice and to me, that's just more clutter. Pass!
I would love to simplify our decorating even more than I already have and would happily just have our nativity scene and nothing else. Sadly the RC likes the tree and all the trimmings so I go along with him. At least I've convinced him that this year we won't be cooking a whole turkey and instead have purchased a turkey roll that will be accompanied by some Stove Top Stuffing and some cranberry sauce. When it's only the two of us it seems senseless to go to all the time and effort.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are finding this Xmas a lot simpler. All your hard work of simplifying your life is paying off. We keep it very simple at Xmas as there is just the three of us. We do have way too much food and I didn't go crazy. We've received quite a few edible gifts since returning from Yorkshire. Much more than we envisaged, but it's all good. I will just have to exercise restraint.
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