Stupid Economy.

I had a moment of panic today when I realized that the holiday season is quickly approaching. Mainly because I’m broke and/or haven’t bothered to do any Christmas gift shopping so far this year. Life is so expensive! Still, Christmas is totally my favorite holiday. I like twinkly lights and hot chocolate and hugging people, and it involves all of those things! I plan ahead for gifts for my family but I always forget to think about the other people I like to give things to—my friends, coworkers, grumpy-looking bums on the street corner, etc. Then there’s always the work gift exchange that pops up, or a person who gets you a gift when you didn’t get them one. It’s very tricky, this holiday season, especially when you are trying to pinch pennies.

As a result, one friend and I have declared that we will be the type of friends who give each other cool homemade gifts instead of spending money on each other (cause we’re both broke, and she understands this dilemma). When I think about it, I should employ this technique with several people in my life. I have my family covered and am thanking my lucky stars that I only have two sisters instead of seven, but there are so many people that I like to give things to! It brings me such joy to give people something wrapped up prettily and watch them open it. If I were a millionaire this wouldn’t be a problem at all.

The only question is, what to make? Naturally I decided google would have the answer. I found this lovely list and as a result I am totally going to make completely off-the-wall gifts for a few people. It will probably rock.

A random sidenote: I am thisclose to having lost 75 pounds. It’s taunting me.