Frugal Patti

All the shopping is now done, including all grocery shopping. I have wrapped all the gifts, but still have to add bows and name tags on some of them. I plan to do this between batches of cookies. That should be doable. And yes, I did follow my own advise by downsizing the batches of cookies for the year. I polled the family members and was happy to find out that all agreed on Snickerdoodles, Short Bread and Oatmeal Cookies. Will be making those today, then make the cranberry sauce for tomorrow. I just have to get that done before our first family get together tonight. I always work better with a deadline anyway.

With only 1 day left before Christmas, I want to leave you with one additional last minute tip. If you find that you receive a card from someone you didn’t have on your card list, or for some other reason want to send someone a card at the last minute, ecards are a great way to fit that need. [I also like sending them throughout the year just to remind someone I’m thinking of them, or if they need to be cheered up for some reason.] Hallmark is my favorite site to send ecards from, although there are many others out there. Hallmark, as many sites, does charge for some cards, but have others that are free to send. It’s always nice to have a free way to let someone know you’re thinking of them.