Friday, December 30, 2022

Christmas Gift - December 31, 2022

 Well, here it is.  The last gift of the year.  I hope you can use some of the gifts in your Christmas layouts.  Next year I will resume the Tuesday Treats.  Happy New Year to you all!  ENJOY!

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Thursday, December 29, 2022

Christmas Gift - December 30, 2022

 Not feeling great yet, so here is today's gift.  ENJOY!

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Christmas Gift - December 29, 2022

 I'm up, but barely.  Our SIL took our van in for service and as soon as he drops it off, I am headed back to bed.  Hope you all are doing well and recovering from your Christmas gatherings.  Thank you so much to all those who left such sweet notes!

Here is your gift for today.  ENJOY

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Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Christmas Gift - December 28, 2022

Spent the morning in the ER.  Called an ambulance at 1:30 am for terrible stomach pain and vomiting (I actually thought I might be having a heart attack). and then tests, tests, tests.  I am home now and headed to bed as soon as my daughter comes with my prescription.  Not sure when I will get this (tomorrow's gift) posted on Facebook, but here it is now.  ENJOY!


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Monday, December 26, 2022

Christmas Gift - December 27, 2022

 Hope you are someplace with warm weather.  It is only 16 degrees this morning.  Brrrr.   Our daughter and son are coming up today to bring us some Posole (a spicy  mexican dish made with hominy and slow cooked pork and served at Christmas and New Year's).  Though I grew up in NYC. I lived for 30+ years in New Mexico and I learned to love it.  Hubby can't eat spicy anymore so he didn't fix his traditional huge pot so our daughter took pity and is bringing me some :-)

Here is your treat for today.  Don't forget the daily gifts continue until the end of the year and then in 2023 we go back to Tuesday Treats.  ENJOY!

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Sunday, December 25, 2022

Christmas Gift - December 26, 2022

 Just finished eating and I am STUFFED!  Our daughter and SIL cooked.  So much good food.  Hope you had a wonderful Christmas.  Hugs to those who take the time to comment.

Here is your gift for today.

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Saturday, December 24, 2022

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Christmas Gift - December 25, 2022

 Merry Christmas to you all!  Wishing you the best day, celebrated with those you love.  

 For those of you who enjoy the CD calendar every year, here is one for 2023.  Instructions are included.   ENJOY!

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Friday, December 23, 2022

Christmas Gift - December 24, 2022

 Christmas eve and the year is almost over.  Winter storm Elliot has arrived and it is cold (-9 degrees) with a high today of 0 degrees.  It snowed last night and it is very very windy.  But the snow is beautiful.  It will be fine as long as the power doesn't go out,

A big thank you to those who take time to comment, either here or on FB.  I really appreciate it.  I wish you all a very Merry Christmas.  May God bless you and keep you safe.

Here is your gift for today.  Enjoy!

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

Christmas Gift - December 23, 2022

 Not going to be chatty today.  Hope you are all ready for Christmas.   Thanks to all for the birthday wishes.  Here is your gift for today.   ENJOY!

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Christmas Gift - December 22, 2022

 Busy day.  Lots of phone calls.  Love to hear from friends I haven't talked to in a while.  My phone battery died, so having to recharge.  LOL.  Hurried to put something together for you.  Hope you like it and can use it.  ENJOY!

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Christmas Gift - December 21, 2022

 Happy Birthday to me!  Happy Birthday to me!  Yup, today's the day I dread each year.  Another year older.  Slowly sliding down the other side of life.  LOL,  I am 76 (OMG, did I say that out loud?)  

I put together a couple of things I still had in my "ready to give" folder, but I am going to have to get busy.  I spent the day finishing up the Christmas newsletter and emailing out cards.  So many people change their address without notifying anyone.  Grrrr.  I spent almost as much time tracking down a current email address than I did sending out the cards.  Each year, instead of mailing out Christmas Cards (except for the children and grandkids), we make a donation to the local homeless shelter so others can enjoy the holidays too.  

Anyway, here is what I have for you today -- an "artsy" paper and a word art.  ENJOY!

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Monday, December 19, 2022

Christmas Gift - December 20, 2022

 Almost forgot all about this (if I ever do, be sure to check back as I will post two of them the next day).  Spent the day working on my newsletter and other assorted computer chores :-)  Here is your gift.  ENJOY!

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Sunday, December 18, 2022

Christmas Gift - December 19, 2022

 Boy, today was a bust.  Good thing I got my cards finished and in the mail.  I feel lousy.  I normally don't sleep during the day, but I didn't get up until 10, and then slept for 3-1/2 hours this afternoon.  I sure hope tomorrow is better.

Do you watch movies?  We are always looking for something good to watch.  We like action, mystery, suspense and just about anything that is good.  Last night we watched "Eye of the Needle", an old movie with Donald Sutherland.  We had seen it before and I read the book by Ken Follett (one of the best, IMHO) and enjoyed it again.  If you have seen something good, please let me know.  We have Netfix and Prime and some of the other streaming services.

Hope you are all ready for Christmas or whatever you celebrate.   Here is your gift for today.

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Saturday, December 17, 2022

Christmas Gift - December 18, 2022

 Ahhh, a sign of relief.  The cards are in the mail!  Yay!  I still have to send out my Christmas Card emails but I still have a few days.  I normally do a Christmas newsletter, but just started on that.  It is hard when you are hermits and don't go out or do much anymore.  I've been doing it for years now and it is so fun to go back and read the diary of years gone by.  We just got back from grocery/prescriptions pick up so I can relax and go watch a good movie.

Here are your gifts for today.  ENJOY!

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Friday, December 16, 2022

Christmas Gift - December 17, 2022

 It's a better day.  We went and got haircuts and I am printing my cards.  Usually I send them off to Shutterfly or someplace to get them printed, but I am so far behind, they wouldn't get here in time to send them out.  So, I had some glossy paper and they are coming out pretty well.  Thankfully, I had some ink to replace the cartridge so I will be able to get them all printed.

Here are your gifts for today.  ENJOY!


Thursday, December 15, 2022

Christmas Gift - December 16, 2022

 I am starting to get stressed.  I still don't have my cards done and now hubby wants to go get a haircut.  I desperately need one too but I have so much to do today!!  I was going to make something different for today but I had these set aside, so that is what you are getting.  I hope you can use them.  ENJOY!


Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Christmas Gift - December 15, 2022

Goodness, now I know why people start Christmas preparations around Halloween.  LOL. We don't put up a tree or decorate much because we are old and it is way too much work.  Our daughter and SIL came over this past weekend and brought up from the basement the large wreath for outside and the two lighted trees for either side of the front door.  They also got our Nativity set, ceramic tree and table centerpiece.  All I have to do is our cards.  I make my own, usually with a photo, and send most out via email (the money we save on printing and postage is sent to the local homeless shelter).  But I usually make up 15 or so different card designs to show hubby and then we decide which one to use.  I have been working on this for five days now.  I was also four days ahead on designing, bundling and uploading your Christmas gifts, but that has fallen by the wayside.  LOL.  Anyway, here is your gift for today.  ENJOY! 


Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Christmas Gift - December 14, 2022

 Super busy.  Here is today's gift -- ENJOY!


Monday, December 12, 2022

Christmas Gift - December 13, 2022

 Another rainy, dreary day.  Our daughter and SIL came over yesterday with our great-grandson Max (the cutest little guy!) and retrieved some Christmas decorations from the basement.  We don't do a big Christmas tree anymore.  They hung the huge Christmas wreath on the front of the house, two small trees on either side of the front door, and inside, our ceramic tree, table centerpiece and of course, our beautiful wood carved Nativity scene.  Now the house looks Christmas-y!

I am listening to Christmas music on my Echo Show.  I read on FB today something that said "call someone you've been meaning to call today ...", so that is exactly what I did.  Funny how talking to an old friend and catching up can make you feel so good.  And, I am working on my Christmas cards.  I always do my own.  Every year I email most of my cards and donate the money I would have spent on them to the homeless shelter in town.  But, I do mail cards to the family and close friends.

Anyway, enough chatter.  Here is your gift for today.  Something different. ENJOY!



Sunday, December 11, 2022

Christmas Gift - December 12, 2022

Another dreary, rainy morning and I have to admit, it is getting me down.   Sometimes I just don't want to get out of bed.  I just don't see the point.  But, once I am up, things usually get a little better.  But, not this morning.  Maybe after I finish my morning coffee?  I think I'll call my sister - that always helps!

I have to get some more goodies bundled up and uploaded.  I have tomorrow's all ready.  I hope you are enjoying my designs and can use them to make some beautiful layouts.  Thank you Sharon for taking the time to leave a note.  It really made my day.  Wishing you all a bright and sunny, happy day.

Here is your gift for today.  ENJOY!

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Saturday, December 10, 2022

Christmas Gift - December 11, 2022

 Good morning everyone!  At least it is morning when I am writing this.  I try to get everything ready for the next day's post as soon as I think of it so I don't forget.  I've been posting kind of early the day before and then putting it on Facebook in the evening before, right after dinner while hubby watches the news.  This way it is available for you on the morning the gift is due :-)  Who wants to wait to open their gifts, right?  Anyway, it is a dreary, rainy day here and we have to go do grocery pickup in a bit. 

I also want to give a shout out to those lovely ladies (I am assuming ladies) who left me the sweet notes.  They brought a big smile to my face this dreary morning!  Here are your gifts for today.  ENJOY!


Friday, December 9, 2022

Christmas Gift - December 10, 2022

 First of all, a huge thank you to those who always take the time to comment.  It warms my heart to know that you like and appreciate my gifts.  Today is a melancholy day.  Not sure why but it is.  My back is killing me and the pain meds are not doing anything.  But, I am still happy to be able to sit at my computer and design.  I really should be scrapbooking -- I have lots of photos waiting.  Anyway, here is my gift for today.  I hope you like!  ENJOY!

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

Christmas Gift - December 9, 2022

 It is interesting to see where everyone is from - Linda in OH, you are close by.  If you have not left a note as to where you are, please do!  I'd love to see how far my designs reach.

Here is today's gift.  ENJOY!


Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Christmas Gift - December 8, 2022

 I've been sitting here all day -- in between dusting - listening to Christmas Music.  I love Pentatonix especially.  I've been singing along to different versions of Hallelujah, and Mary, Did You Know, and many other Christmas classics.  It makes me happy :-)

It was really nice reading the comments left here and on Facebook.  I would love to know where you all are from (thank you Michele from Belgium!)  Just leave me a comment with your city/state or country.  That would make me happy to know how far my blog reaches!

Here is today's gift.  Hope you like it.  ENJOY!



Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Christmas Gift - December 7th

 It's been crazy busy, but hopefully the rest of the week will be better.  Our granddaughter-in-law and our great grandson have come down with Covid.  They are feeling really bad, but hopefully the days will get better.  We are praying our grandson (who has already had it once) doesn't get it again.  Anyway, here is your gift for today.  I hope you like it.  If you do, please leave me a note :-)  ENJOY!


Monday, December 5, 2022

Christmas Gift - December 6th, 2022

 I almost forgot.  It's been a crazy. busy day and I finally got a chance to sit down after cooking dinner and doing the dishes.  Hubby is watching the news (usually my chance to check email and take my evening pills) and I just realized I didn't have the treat all bundled, previewed, and uploaded.  Ah well.  Here it is.  I hope you enjoy.


Sunday, December 4, 2022

Saturday, December 3, 2022

Christmas Gift - December 4, 2022

 Here is today's gift.  If you are new to this site, be sure to check out all the Christmas goodies posted in previous years.  All links are still active.  If you stop by and snag something you like, be sure to say Hi!  ENJOY!





Friday, December 2, 2022

Christmas Gift - December 3, 2022

 Well, ho-ho-ho.  I am just not in the Christmas spirit.  We don't put up a tree anymore but our SonInLaw gets our big wreath from the basement to hang out on the front of the house.  We also have two small trees he puts for us on either side of the front door.  And a small ceramic tree my SIL made for us decades ago.  And, of course, our nativity scene,  BUT, none of that is up yet.  I've spent the past two days going up and down into the basement going thru files to find a legal document I desperately need by Monday.  My back is killing me!!

Anyway, I did have your gift prepared so here it is.  Enjoy!



Thursday, December 1, 2022

Christmas Gift - December 2, 2022

 How funny.  I put together a frame for today and later that day, I went to look at last year's December goodies and saw the exact same frame I created last year!  I did it from scratch so it's not like I picked it up to include in today's gift not realizing I had used it before.  The mind works in funny ways.  Anyway, I made another (different) frame to include instead.  Hope you like it.  ENJOY!