Every year about this time I think of that Christmas years ago; the excitement of having a houseful of family, the first Christmas for my family in years that an actual child would open presents- my then five year-old cousin. There was not one, but two Christmas trees that year. Not one, but two sets of [...]
Just a few odd, inexpensvie, and quirky ideas to share… Given my own proclivities toward cereal, I’d venture to say I’m not really the target market here, but GDF is quite the Cooker-Girl. In fact, she’s one the one who showed me how easy it is to choose your own recipes for the cookbook inserts, then coordinate photos [...]
On the first day of Shoe-mas, Zappos sent to me… A comfy new pair of UGGs. On the second day of Shoe-mas, Zappos sent to me… Kate Spade bright pink flats, And a comfy new pair of UGGs. On the third day of Shoe-mas, Zappos sent to me… Nine West’s brown suede loafers, Kate Spade [...]
I got my first Christmas card…. After dinner one night last week, my boyfriend and I popped into the Walgreen’s. While he hunted down shaving cream, garbage bags, and Zone bars, I wandered into the Christmas aisle and it was….mag-fucking-nificent. Seriously, you people at Walgreen’s- nicely done. Overwrought and sparkly and garish, it was just [...]
So the other day I received a package at work. I tend to have stuff mailed there as opposed to my apartment address because, well, shit happens. But this wasn’t something I had ordered. It was a gift. From Mara. For Christmas. Huh. The day it arrived (last Friday), I was home sick with the [...]
So, yeah, the economy is running on hamsters. People are getting rid of their pets because they can’t afford to keep them anymore (for a nominal fee, wouldn’t that be a great present? Especially given the circumstances). There apparently was a run on Uno at Target this year because it was completely sold out at [...]
Okay, so I admit I haven’t always been a good girl this year. But if you give presents for effort, please consider the following: Charcoal grey Ugg(ly) boots A buyer for my parents’ house. Cheese platter and knives For Emo to find the courage to talk to girls. A short winter For my Grandma’s new-found [...]
