So, I've been floundering through the season, cheating here and there due to sickness, surgeries and other unforeseen obstacles. Birthday season and the Holidays are in full swing at my house and I have a few good things to report. Since I'm usually writing my failures, I thought I'd share the successes for a change.
- I got Christmas for everyone from thrift stores and/or online classified ads.
- What I bought new, I bought before our experiment started and on sale.
- I have everything I need already in my house for my part of Thanksgiving dinner (potatoes, stuff for rolls, green bean casserole, pie goodies), but I did get a turkey today for $6.
- I got a VCR at the thrift store and we are enjoying all of our old videos.
- I've already made all of my neighbor and family gifts.
I just wanted to check in to let you know that we're plugging along. I always have more ambitions than I am capable of executing, thus the infrequent blog posts. I'm actually considering abandoning it for good. I have so many other projects that bring true value, that this one feels like I'm creating another chore for myself.
Not to end on a low note, I want to wish everyone a fabulous Thanksgiving and Christmas season. Celebrate as much as you can, look for quiet time too. Don't do so much that you don't have a few evenings just to sit with your family and enjoy close family traditions. This is my favorite time of year and I'm determined to get the most out of it.
2 comments:
I wouldn't consider what you're doing "cheating" because you are more conscious about what and when you are purchasing.
BTW, what is a VCR?
I think a VCR is what they used before washing machines.
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