WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2022
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Stocking stuffers: On second thought, I don't think personal care items would work for me this time. I know that if someone bought me, say, deodorant and it wasn't one that I'd use, I wouldn't be exactly thrilled. I don't know the brands Jess uses. I'll probably be able to find out when we go up there, but between now and Christmas, I'm not planning to go there. Does anyone else have any other suggestions? I don't think she'd like candy.
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Michele I bought my mom a pair of nail scissors and a pair of hair scissors for her stocking.
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Stocking stuffers: On second thought, I don't think personal care items would work for me this time. I know that if someone bought me, say, deodorant and it wasn't one that I'd use, I wouldn't be exactly thrilled. I don't know the brands Jess uses. I'll probably be able to find out when we go up there, but between now and Christmas, I'm not planning to go there. Does anyone else have any other suggestions? I don't think she'd like candy.
Michele NC
I wouldn't get anything that personal. But a shower gel set might be nice or bath bombs or handmade soaps from a local craft market or similar might work.
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Betsy back in NW WA2 -
Machka and Debbie - I’m so sorry you are both going through this. My cousin just went through it in 2020 and 2021.
I am quite literally blind without my glasses. I would be in real trouble.
Evelyn - my cousin and I were chatting the other night about gifts our Gramdmother gave. Her married children usually got a sheet set for Christmas. What a gift that was now that I know the prices of sheets.
Carla - I love your village! Thanks so much for sharing.
Barbie - what a beautiful blanket, I have never seen that pattern before.
Annie - my husband and I fill each others stockings every year. I also do one for all of the family. It is probably my favourite thing to do. When the girls were young it was razors, deodorants, etc. once they moved out I wasn’t sure what brands or anything they used so I started buying different items. Usually a mug of some sort, a Christmas ornament, bath puff, hand creams. The guys may get a king beer if I’m out of ideas and the stocking isn’t full.
DH buys a bath set from Walmart or Shoppers for me, then uses that to stuff my stocking.
6 Think about something you’re good at. - crafts
Michele - I can’t imagine gluing sequins, these are all sewn on with beads. I have 5 stockings left to do. 2 hopefully finished by this weekend.
My daughter would not be impressed if I bought a drum set. It would be declared a “Grammie’s house” toy.
Your shark is wonderful.
I shipped my parcels to NB tonight for everyone but my Mom. I went shopping for her tonight and now have it all wrapped and ready to send. I sent her a book I have read. She is enjoying reading again. I will send another parcel after Christmas.
Thank you all so much for the compliments on my stockings.
Tracey in Edmonton
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Barbie - Your blanket is gorgeous, and the recipient looks super happy. Lovely stitch. You can make me one in grey with pink stripes. Thank you so much. :laugh:
Going to make pigs cheeks in cider tonight. DH is going to the dentist this afternoon and they will be nice and soft for him.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx3 -
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If you're interested in the Action for Happiness Calendar ...
Do Good December
This month, we're encouraging you to carry out small acts of kindness.
Or we could post something we're thankful for, or happy about, related to the holiday season.
December 1 - I love the Christmas music. Come December 1, that's almost all I play. Christmas music or classical music (when I have to think at work or when we're in the car).
December 2 - Christmas decorations! We're lagging behind a bit because I usually like to decorate on December 1. But we got the decorations upstairs on Dec 2. Today I'll rearrange furniture and make a start.
December 3 - Summer. My favourite season. And we are finally having a few days of decent weather after a very wild and woolly spring. That's not saying the good weather will last (thanks La Nina) but there should be more of it.
December 4 - Memories. So many of the Christmas songs and traditions remind me of my parents and grandparents and happy Christmases with them.
December 5 - Christmas Displays. I like how many of the shops have Christmas Displays, and some are quite detailed and intricate.
December 6 - Greetings. People smiling and wishing each other Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
December 7 - Shortbread. So much delicious shortbread!
Just saw your post, Barbara ...Aha, finally found a December daily gratitude calendar.
https://www.spacewiseorganizing.com/december-gratitude-challenge/
“This time of year, there’s a lot of pressure to think about what we want instead of what we have. Every day for the month of December, celebrate what you’re grateful for corresponding to the theme of the day. Snap a photo or update your status on IG or FB with #spaceforgratitude”
1 What is something that makes you laugh? Rhody! We're so very glad we got our little COVID Cat!
2 Something about the current season you’re grateful for. Rest. There will be a lot of rest over Christmas.
3 What about your body do you love/are you grateful for? I like my nose and want to keep it. But my official answer will be legs - for transport (walking) and recreation (cycling).
4 Who is someone in your life that you’re grateful for? I've said husband and parents last month, and that's true, but this month I'll say ... my manager. She has been supportive and encouraging regarding my input into my job.
5 What is a book that changed your life? The Bible. With the Christmas season in mind, I'm reading the gospel of Luke now.
6 Think about something you’re good at. I think I'm good at planning and organisation.
7 What is a lesson you’re grateful you learned? To speak up. To say my piece.
When I was young, up till about 17-ish, I was quiet and shy. Then I went through a bolder phase from about 17 into my early 20s. Then the quiet shyness resumed for the most part until my husband's accident. And then the bold me reappeared!
Where I once guessed what people might be thinking and thought my answers, now I'm vocal and even told I'm quite blunt.8 A basic need that has been met.
9 What are you most grateful for in the city/town where you live?
10 What rejection in your life are you most grateful for?
11 Something you use every day.
12 Something you don’t need anymore.
13 Refuge – space you love in your home
14 Item of clothing
15 Taste
16 Touch
17 Smell
18 Sound
19 Sight
20 Texture
21 Color
22 A song that makes you happy.
23 Type of weather you love.
24 Professional who helps you.
25 Something you take for granted.
26 A TV show that you look forward to watching.
27 A movie you watch over and over.
28 An opportunity you’re grateful you had.
29 A place you love to visit.
30 A tool you find incredibly useful.
31 A daily habit you’re happy you’ve cultivated.
Machka in Oz
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I am looking forward spending time with DH today. I missed seeing him yesterday. I will be moving into the facility where he has been working on his health. I hope to spend time together. He has been lonely. We won’t be able to share a room, but I will be able to spend time with him every day. I hope this works and his health improves. Keeping my fingers crossed for good luck. I have mixed feelings, but I’ll give it a try.8
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minicooper452 wrote: »Tracey! I just joined that group. Can't wait to see what's there. Those stockings are beautiful.
HERE IT IS!!!
6 Think about something you’re good at. Putting together my village!
Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN
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Anniesquats100 wrote: »Good morning ladies!
Debbie and Machka, hope the nose surgeries go well. Too bad you have to wait. And the restrictions sound dreadful, but it will only be for a short time. You might sleep through most of it. I barely remember my nasal surgery to realign my broken nose.
Annie in Delaware
I was fully out for my deviated septum correction in 2020, but for this, I'll be awake.
It'll be a local.
However, I'm planning to take something to help me relax a little bit before I go in ... but not too much. I've got to get my husband and me home after!
M in Oz
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »Machka and Debbie - I’m so sorry you are both going through this. My cousin just went through it in 2020 and 2021.
I am quite literally blind without my glasses. I would be in real trouble.
Tracey in Edmonton
I can see very clearly without my glasses to about 1 foot away from my face. So I can read, colour, and do other close work.
From 1 foot to infinity, everything is thoroughly blurry.
M in Oz
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I went shopping with DD yesterday. I bought a few things for my new apartment. Getting items for a single apartment was interesting. I hope to spend time with DH at meal times. He is working hard at improving his health. I hope this works to encourage DH. I have no idea what I will be doing.
I have liked our current apartment, but DH needs help in order to improve his health. He was moved to a nursing facility and is improving his health. I will be in an individual apartment in a section for women. I am uncomfortable about the logistics of this plan and the extra cost for me to be there. I will give it a try.3 -
This should make doing those Christmas cards and newsletters a little easier ...
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