It is really too hot to get any sort of Christmas mojo going but I have noticed a few places like Michael's and Hobby Lobby are beginning to sneak a few Christmasy things out. I suppose those are for the true crafters who start and finish projects before the seasonal rush.
These people are not my people!
I finally did get the pickled pears made and canned, and still have a ton more to pick and process. I think I will pickle another batch and then make pear preserves to also give as Christmas gifts. I have one friend who always talks about how much she loves them, so she will definitely get a jar.
I did not touch the room of horrors, but have noticed on the local Buy Nothing facebook site, people are starting to sort through their decorations and give away those not used anymore. There seem to be many people who are interested in getting them, so I need to finish sorting and give it away sooner rather than later. However I have managed to ignore the room pretty successfully so far. Maybe there is no reason to think I will do otherwise in the very near future.
I read the Christmas book I had chosen from the Libby app, You Make It Feel Like Christmas. Now I need to read 4 more to catch up on the one a month I anticipated reading.
Amazon Prime Days came and went and though I found a really good buy on what would have made a great "add in" Christmas present for my sons, I did not pull the trigger and get it for them. Now I regret it!
Speaking of Prime Day and Christmas__I did order a set of calligraphy markers, and downloaded a font I really like. I have been trying to master the Alphabet to possibly address my Christmas Cards this year. Or maybe just address the ones to my most special friends?
Ho, Ho, Hum
Anne
My MIL used to do calligraphy...then her older daughter made, badgered, guilt tripped her to do all her wedding and thank you cards in calligraphy. That was right before my husband and I met and I've never seen her touch a project since.
ReplyDeleteI have pretty decent handwriting anyway, but I thought it might be fun to learn how to do it for card addresses. If I had been your MIL I am pretty sure I could/would have said no to the thank you cards, but I might have done the wedding invitations depending on the number invited.
DeleteI think the pickled pear preserves will be a welcome Christmas present. I made and gave away apple butter last Christmas and it was well received. I think people like to receive homemade canned items like that.
ReplyDeleteCalligraphy on your Christmas cards would be beautiful!
And I agree with you, it is so hot and humid right now. It's all I can do to get out in it and then get in my car and turn the air on.
My granddaughter learned a valuable lesson about getting into the car on an Alabama summer day. Never shut the car door until the car has been started and the a/c turned on.
DeleteLowe's had Halloween out last week. Just because people buy crafts early does not mean they actually make them. I console myself with that. I may just leave this Christmas tree up now.
ReplyDeleteIf the Christmas tree is still up, I am pretty sure I would leave it
DeleteYes, any type of jellies, coated nuts, candies, cookies, etc. are all welcome by nearly all as gifts at Christmas. I am impressed you cooked the pears in this heat!!! Luckily it is cooler and rainy here today. Cindy in the South
ReplyDeleteThe video was interesting, but I don’t think I will be doing much more than watching it at this point. :)
ReplyDeletePickled pears and pear preserves sound like ideal gifts to me. I like to give jars of my peach jam and/or chutney as gifts.
ReplyDeleteMy handwriting is crap now.....no calligraphy for me.8-/
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