Setting a self imposed schedule of getting my Christmas shopping done prior to December 1 always gets sidelined with my troubles of finding a gift (and / or stocking stuffers) for my main man. Somehow, the kids get top billing, followed by family, teachers, hostess gifts etc. I always keep my hubby to the end. For the most part, this is because I find it so hard to come up with unique gifts to “thrill and surprise!” 🙂
This year, I have attempted to reverse the order of my gift buying and get the tough one out of the way first. My reasoning is two-fold. It seems I can be “done” for the kids in November, but somehow I keep seeing little things that I just can’t resist. It is my new plan that I will spend less money if I keep them for last…we shall see how that goes. The other side to my reasoning is that I will get my toughest purchase out of the way first. In our house, we try to stick to just stockings (although every once in awhile, a gift sized stocking stuffer gets thrown in the mix). I have been scouring the stores, writing my notes, and trying to keep all different interests in mind. Check out the list – here’s hoping you see something unique or something that sparks an idea for your “other half,” or one of the men in your life! Continue reading “Gifts for HIM…”