christmas is coming!

it's time to start thinking about christmas.

last year, i simplified the gift process. and i loved how it ended up working, and cutting down on my stress and clutter.
each child gets 4 gifts. something they want, something they need, something to wear, something to read. there's the stuff from santa, and anything else family gives, but it makes it feel less chaotic.

the little girls blankets from their 2nd christmas, are starting to wear out. i decided it was time to make some more. i knew that if i tried to do something too elaborate, they wouldn't get completed, so i brainstormed with some friends and came up with a simple solution. old flat sheets, and batting. i can sew the flat sheets together on 3 sides, slide the batting in the middle of them, and all i have to do is tie them, and close up the last end.

i started looking for fun stocking stuffer items as well.

i hope i can get everything done in time. i really don't like working until 1 or 2 in the morning christmas eve.