We are all hurting in every way right now. Everything costs so much, just putting gas in the car, if you have one, is painful. You are not alone. We are all feeling this squeeze right now. You did everything you could. You kept the lights on, you paid the rent. You worked your ass off.
This will be a christmas to remember, not because presents were abundant, but because you fought through it, and provided what you could. It's more than enough. If you are alone this Christmas, you are sadly mistaken. You have all of us here. Just speak out, we are family.
It's only a "dark winter" if we make it so.
I've always preferred to make/ receive home crafted gifts anyway.
330 am and cold in the northeast but I'm in the garage woodworking some gifts for my family.
Brandon can't ruin my Christmas.
Us too! We started making something handmade for Christmas years ago. The littles still get purchased stuff, but the adults couples get whatever we made as a family.
This year was supposed to be little folding tables... like TV trays.... but that didn't manifest. Lol. Gotta start earlier next year. :)
We do the same for the adults in the family. Last year I made potholder sets with potholder bowls and one year I made everyone a pillowcase with their favorite team or hobby on them. One year I made candy dishes. This year was just a bunch of homemade cookies because everyones getting my pillows but I left the sugar cookies bare & made cookie kits for the grandkids to decorate. On Christmas Day we all get together for dinner & then we play a couple adult games while the kids play. Being together & remembering the reason for the season is what Christmas is about for us.