Happy December!

Hello Friends!

November was a wonderful month! December will prove itself to be just as wonderful, I'm sure!

I'd like to rant for a second about how disgusted I am with how far off we all have become with what Christmas is really about. Since it is practically illegal to mention the word God in public places anymore, we have forgotten what the reason for the season is! We have also forgotten that it's unnecessary to buy each other lavish gifts and spend tons of money on each other in order to tell our friends and loved ones that we were thinking about them. Because, let's face it... we've moved way past "it's the thought that counts." What counts now is how much the gift cost, or how many presents are under the tree.

Well... I've had it! I'm sick of looking at commercials that tell me I need to buy this thing to make my friend happy. I'm extremely sick of hearing about how every kiss begins with Kay. Most kids I know don't need one more toy to make them smile. As a matter of fact, they don't need one more toy at all- they have plenty.

I'm not buying presents this year. Hopefully, I won't buy another present in my life! I'm moving back in time and handmaking every single gift I give for Christmas! I'm actually going to think about the people I am giving gifts to and create or make something for them that they will truly enjoy! That's my goal this holiday season.

I urge everybody who reads this to rethink spending lots and lots of money on Christmas gifts. Remember that the real reason for the season is to celebrate our religion, family, and spending time with people you love and who love you in return! Don't get hung up in commercials and 'things,' take a step back and think about what you're going to give to your family and realize that it costs much less and means so much more if you simply put your cell phone down and kick back and watch a football game with Dad, or help Mom clean out the storage unit!

Good luck, everyone, braving the horrible Holiday traffic! Godspeed to everybody traveling, and bon voyage! Enjoy your family!

Much Love,
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