Day 19 - Back from a little trip to California
What not to buy this year... Clothing (we'll just see how this goes.) I have allowed myself to use any and all gift certificates or $ credits at TJX stores. Plus the thrift store grab in Stoughton. Shoes (God, that's a relief. I hate buying shoes.) Face anything. Can replace. anything... shiny, pretty, exciting, that inspires fantasies of me making it, that is not a specific birthday or Christmas gift (sorry Calvin and Daisy), baking accouterment ( I did buy this gorgeous copper polar bear cutter in Bakersfield secondhand. It was well worth the $3 and I have no guilt about it. See photos). I've been looking forward to having one for years. Get the gingerbread recipe from one of my all-time favorite blogs The View From Great Island . Can we still make gingerbread in January? Why don't we? Disclosure: I also bought a larger suitcase for the way home from Bakersfield. Bill's daughter Sandi had gifted me with a gorgeous (and huge) new blanket and we had already...
