‘Tis Better to Give …
Some of my favorite childhood memories are of waking up on Christmas morning and seeing the acre of presents spread out under the tree. I loved opening Christmas presents, and Santa Claus never disappointed.
But now that I’m all grown up, I find it's much more special and fun to watch others open their gifts. I love to see the looks on my friends and loved ones' faces when they see what it is, when they look up at me with excitement and pure joy at the realization that I've managed to find the absolute perfect gift for them.
Well, that's the dream, anyway. :-)
Over the last few years, my family and I have pared down the gift giving dramatically. It's not just because of the tough economic times. It's because we all have everything we need. So what do you give an adult who has everything?
These days, in my family, we all donate to a few special organizations, then exchange fun, token gifts so that everyone has something to open and enjoy on Christmas morning. I like to give socks. Who doesn’t need socks?
Some of my favorite childhood memories are of waking up on Christmas morning and seeing the acre of presents spread out under the tree. I loved opening Christmas presents, and Santa Claus never disappointed.
But now that I’m all grown up, I find it's much more special and fun to watch others open their gifts. I love to see the looks on my friends and loved ones' faces when they see what it is, when they look up at me with excitement and pure joy at the realization that I've managed to find the absolute perfect gift for them.
Well, that's the dream, anyway. :-)
Over the last few years, my family and I have pared down the gift giving dramatically. It's not just because of the tough economic times. It's because we all have everything we need. So what do you give an adult who has everything?
These days, in my family, we all donate to a few special organizations, then exchange fun, token gifts so that everyone has something to open and enjoy on Christmas morning. I like to give socks. Who doesn’t need socks?But here in the Lair, we Banditas LOVE to give, give, give. Especially on Christmas Day! So today, one lucky random commenter will win our fabulous Bandita Christmas Basket!!
It’s filled with wonderful goodies like these:* Every Night I'm Yours and Every Time We Kiss from Christie
* $15 Border's gift card from Jo
* Dark and Deadly from Jeanne
* Golden Rooster jewelry and a cuddly gullar sahir teddy bear from Anna Sugden
* $15 Barnes & Noble gift card from Susan Sey
* If Books Could Kill ARC, plus a bookmark and Ghirardelli chocolates from Kate
* $10 Barnes & Noble gift card from Cassondra
* Wicked Little Game from Christine
* Yummy Godiva chocolate from Joanie
* Captive of Sin from Anna Campbell
* Feels Like the First Time, Coming on Strong and Going Down Hard from Tawny
* The Seduction of a Duke from Donna
* $10 Starbucks gift card from Trish
* Not Without Her Family and A Not-So-Perfect Past from Beth
* Caramel TimTams, chocolate cream TimTams, and spice tea from Nancy
* The Treasures of Venice from Aunty Cindy
* and more!
What’s the best part of the season for you? What is the most wonderful gift you've ever given someone? What's the best gift you've ever received?To all the Banditas and friends who have been with us throughout the year, Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year to all!
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