Christmas Gift Ideas You Ought to Know

With Christmas around the corner I know you are probably up to your neck with your THINGS TO DO list, along with your WHO TO SEND XMAS CARDS TO list, and your little WISH LIST buried down there somewhere. I tell you, Christmas is the time of year we get so excited about but can't wait to get over with. I mean look at all the things that needed doing still. The long hours at the mall and the longer hours still if you had to return something back for an exchange or a refund. And if your folks are coming over then you also have to plan for Christmas dinner, as well as their accommodations for the few days they are visiting.

With all the things you need to do, do you think you'll have time to reflect on what all this is about? Besides what you need to be wrapping up for the tree do you know of any more gift ideas that will make this season worth remembering for years to come? There are many people you can make a list for but let's focus on your spouse for this post. A lot of people think of one thing and one thing only when they hear the word CHRISTMAS. There is a strong association with gift giving with an afternote of, "It's better to give than to receive".

How about this for a change. Instead of giving a gift, a material object, try to give more of yourself, your time, your services. I know it's hard to even spare an hour or two especially with the Holidays around the corner but don't you see the significance of it all? When you give you show them that you care but if you give more of what I mentioned above, you let them FEEL that you care. Ok, let's switch that around. What if you found yourself waking up say Christmas morning and you saw that old heap of a car of yours earning a spot in eternity in your garage suddenly buffed and shined to life and ready to go compliments of the kids, or your wife cooking you that Christmas Dinner full of your favorite recipes you haven't tasted since who knows how long? Wouldn't that be more memorable to you than say the pair of boxer shorts YOU KNOW you wouldn't be wearing anyway? You get the picture. Now do that for someone you love and really care about.

I believe that Christmas, more than anything, is a time to REFLECT. To remember how BLESSED we really are. Who cares if it's been a terrible year. What matters is you are still HERE and with the people you love, ready to try again next year. Share your blessings because someone may just share theirs with you. Until our next post, folks...avoid the Holiday rush and don't wait for that last minute trip to the mall. Instead think what you can do now for that special person and try to see what they really need the most. You'll find that 99% of the time all they really need is YOU. Love one another and be kind always. Take care and thanks for your time.