We are forgoing presents in lieu of a family trip to Orlando. Family members are purchasing tickets to various parks, and we are using my sister-in-law's timeshare. Robb and I both value experiences and find them more enriching than most gifts, and the memories we make together last forever. An added bonus: no more gifts that go unused collecting dust in the closet.
The kids still want the excitement and anticipation of opening gifts on Christmas morn, so my daughter had two great suggestions. We drew names and are responsible for purchasing a book for one person. Any suggestions for books I should read? I love books that challenge, inspire, make me think, and change me in some way as a result of reading.
We are also going to do one handmade gift for everybody in the family. The most exciting part will be seeing the creativity that results. If you are not into homemade gifts, you might enjoy buying handmade this season as an alternative. Here's a list compiled by Magpie Girl. I would love to put together a list of local crafters and artists. You can leave me an e-mail or a comment with suggestions to include for a future post.
Anybody want to share ideas for a unique and memorable Christmas experience?
There were a few books that really impacted me this year, but the one that probably did most profoundly was called "God on Mute: Embracing the Silence of Unanswered Prayer" by Pete Greig.
Posted by: Jessi | December 05, 2007 at 11:46 PM