Homemade Christmas

Friday after all the shopping and a little decorating at my parents house, we all ended up at IHOP (International House of Pancakes) for the traditional breakfast (even though it was dinnertime). Some (like me), still ordered breakfast while others actually ordered dinner. It was nice because normally it is just my mom and I getting breakfast at about 5am when we're done with our Black Friday shopping.

I love spending the time with family and the more, the merrier!

On a side note . . . I received my copy of Holiday with Matthew Mead and I absolutely love it!

You can order yours here.

There are some amazing ideas inside the magazine. One of my favorite ideas came from NieNie. She wrote about how her kids are only allowed to give homemade gifts to each other. I thought this was great and could really keep Christmas in perspective.

Granted, Santa will still come and there will be plenty of toys made by his elves.

After I had read the small blurb, I mentioned it to Daddy. He then said, "Why don't we do something like that this Christmas? We could draw names." Brillant.

So Friday night at IHOP, we drew names. I'm really excited to get started on my little project next week after my major finals are done. Cross your finger for me, four huge projects and a paper are up ahead. If you see me looking a little frazzled this week, wait for next week or maybe even the week after when I'm completely done. I'll look better then. In meantime, I might just need a hug.

Now the CHALLENGE:

What can you make this Christmas? You can buy the supplies at the store, but you have to make it yourself. It really makes you think long and hard about what someone really wants.

Please COMMENT:

Do you have any homemade Christmas gift ideas? I want to hear about it!