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funny to find this thread right now...
i just crawled up in our attic to retrieve wrapping papers, bows, xmas cards, a few spattering of decorations, etc.
typically i don't mind gift wrapping much & i must admit i am a very fine gift wrapper, but this year it's quite a predicament due to lack of space to barely turn around in our home, because of major home remodel. we have been for the most part reduced from a 3 bdrm/2 bath house to essentially a 2 bdrm/1 bath apartment as we continue to reside in our home as the living room is being enlarged & the hall bath is gutted & being redone atm.
also, i have ZERO time for shopping again due to the remodel. luckily, the years gone by i've been crazy about purchasing pretty wrapping supplies & greeting cards, so i have more than plenty to use up.
on another note...
i have decided to drastically shorten my list to whom i will give gifts to.
it's really quite insane that people go broke over this holiday.
over the past couple of years, i've politely asked several folks to not buy for us & we'll not buy for them & everyone is quite pleased with that request!
for many years now, my husband & i don't even exchange gifts! instead we trade cards w/sappy words & go out for a nice meal.
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