WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #443

Thank you Joyce.

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1. When it comes to gift giving are you more of a 'create something from scratch' or a 'buy something in a shop' kind of giver? Tell about a favorite homemade gift you've given or one you've received. 

I am the buy something in a shop kind of giver. However I actually don't go to many stores anymore.  I mainly have given tins of cookies out as a gift. My sister used to make a cute little Christmas item each year. I still have them and a few go on the tree. 

2. Do you have the 'gift of gab'? Is that a blessing or a curse? 

I guess that I might have the gift to gab at times. I don't think it is a curse. However, when I'm on steroids for my lungs Mark will say it's a curse because I never shut up!

3. What's something you have going on that you need/want to 'wrap up' this month? 

We still have a few phone calls to make and paperwork to fill out and mail regarding my brothers estate. 

4. A food you love that is 'wrapped' in some way?

I'm having trouble coming up with a food that is wrapped other than something that is fast food or a candy bar. I look forward to reading your answers. 

5. December is upon us...share something here (quote, verse, poem, song lyric, your own thoughts) related to the word hope.

Nikki Banas Quote

6. Insert your own random thought here.

My big tree is done, my miniature tree is done, my Jim Shore Christmas pieces are on the hutch and the nativity is on the mantel. I have more to do but I also realize that I must downsize again. I did that a few years ago. I gave a lot away to some friends but still have about 400+ ornaments I don't use anymore. 

I did the front of the tree for James this year. Ornaments he will love to see. We will be setting up a small Christmas train that we have and I will be putting out my full collection of the singing Snowmen from Hallmark. 

I got rid of three trees and purchased a 4 1/2 ft tree for the living room. It should arrive today! The tree I had was colored lights and rather bushy. I now like an open tree so ornaments can be woven in and out throughout the tree. I won't be putting out my collectible tins or my water globes but not getting rid of them yet.

Then I have a project for James when they come over before Christmas. I have a large collection of Christmas plush so I'm going to have him set them out on the two sofas in the living room. It should be fun to see what he does. I'll take pictures. I also have a Gingerbread house to do with him. It's already together so he just needs to put the decorations on it. 

Also my Christmas cards arrived yesterday. I will have to share a photo with you. I still need to print out my labels. Also, all of the Christmas shopping is done!!! I accomplished so much since the last Hodgepodge. 

Okay, I'm done being gabby!!!