Christmas, already??

No - not quite. BUT - I did tell myself in an effort to save money this holiday season, I was going to spread out my Christmas shopping for the whole year and buy one gift each month (goal #55).  Unfortunetly, I didn't get to place an order in February because I just couldn't figure out what to buy for people.  It's actually a lot harder than you would think to spread your shopping out over the course of one year. So many people I shop for are the type of people that buy themselves stuff whenever they need it - so, trying to think of something they're not going to buy isn't easy. 

Lakeside Collection is just about my favorite thing in the entire world. I just placed an order for a few gifts for people, including 2 Christmas gifts.  So, since February only has 28 days and *technically* if it was any other month - we'd still be in the month of February - I'm going to cheat a little and say that I've succeeded in my task. :-)

First - My brother collects shot glasses.  He usually displays them on his bureau. Personally - I hate clutter and that's exactly what his bureau looks like with all the shot glasses lined up. So, I bought him this:

Best part is - It only cost $8.95!!!

Then, Big M is such a landscaping buff. He has trickets and stuff all over the yard. He ALSO collects clocks. So, I thought this gift would be perfect for him:

It's an outdoor clock and the other side is a thermometer. It cost $19.95!!! 

I also purchased this new bedset for my sister. 

                                  

She loves butterflies. I was going to tuck it away for Christmas, but Ma Duke made the good point that it would be great for the spring/summer. So, since my sister's birthday is in May - she'll get it then. For a full size bed the entire set only cost me $39.95.

I've been hunting for a Beauty and the Beast snow globe the past few years for my sister for a Christmas gift. Unfortunetly - they are ridiculously expensive. I got something in the mail last week about getting a new Disney Credit Card (which gives GREAT Disney benefits!) and Doug and I are hoping to make it to Disney for our one year anniversary (goal #14) - so, hopefully I'll be able to get her that snow globe for Christmas this year.