I have to admit the holidays have me a bit nervous this year. I'm not in my typical holiday spirit but I am really trying. What has me nervous? Well money, the sheer number of gifts I need to make and my lack of creativity among other things. The world is a bit different this year (for everyone - another person I know lost their job yesterday) and I want to work past the challenges and get to the good stuff - the celebration, the joy, the sharing, the gratitude - but like I said, I am struggling. So, I am going to look at this similarly to how I approach other challenges in my life, I am going to come up with a plan.
I call it my Frugal Yet Fabulous Holidays plan. It ties together my need to watch my pennies and my desire to have a wonderful time preparing for and experiencing the holidays with my hope to be a better more consistent poster on my blog. Expect posts on everything from my December grocery challenge, to how I am going to use supplies that I have on had to make and package gifts (yay for my craft supply and fabric stash), to finding holiday inspiration (and just plain old inspiration) in the every day. I think I have a lot of good things planned - and if you have any ideas along the way please share, I would love to hear about them.
And if you want to participate, feel free, there is a button in the sidebar if you like.
Sounds like MY kind of plan! Thanks for being so inspirational! :)
Posted by: Danielle | December 06, 2008 at 06:32 PM
I have been trying very hard this year to be creative in my gift giving. This is such a good idea. I'm in!
Posted by: Rabecca G | December 06, 2008 at 10:47 AM
The name alone fills me with Christmas cheer, truly. You're speaking my language, Sister! ;)
Posted by: meg | December 05, 2008 at 05:13 PM
Keep inspiring me please. I love your ideas!
Posted by: africankelli | December 05, 2008 at 02:50 PM
Love it!
Posted by: The Girl from Mozambique | December 04, 2008 at 02:16 PM
I'm in...
Posted by: julie | December 04, 2008 at 12:22 PM
What a great idea! I'm feeling the need for frugality this year. I would love to join you!
Posted by: Christen | December 04, 2008 at 11:00 AM
I'm discovering your blog and Absolutely LOVING it!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU...
Posted by: alexandra s.m. | December 04, 2008 at 09:38 AM