I am thinking about Christmas and it is only August 4!
I had to, though, because I am making a bunch (that’s a scientific measurement) of Christmasy soaps and they need at least 6 weeks to cure before I (hopefully) sell them. I am working on (hopefully) doing a craft fair, so I want to have everything ready.
After smelling all of my fragrances and planning some fantastic holiday soaps, I just kept going and started thinking about what to make family for Christmas.
I was thinking orange marmalade and vanilla. Both homemade. Maybe I will include some recipes using those ingredients, too. Ooh, ooh, and I can make a recipe and include some! (Now, I am on a roll)
And, of course, soap. I hate being the relative that always gives soap, but no one seems to mind. I love giving people soap, but I worry that people will get sick of it. In fact, I backed off a little and then everyone started talking about almost being out of soap! I guess it’s all good, then.
Okay, so will you totally kill me if I ask what you are doing for Christmas, on August 4?
We were talking about Christmas yesterday. I offered my daughter a wheel throwing class at the local art gallery for Christmas. The catch is the class starts in September and finishes in December. She would have her big present before the big day. She declined… wanting paper and packages instead.
I will know she is “grown up” when she sees the advantages of such offers.
Last year, my mom offered to buy me a new pair of glasses for Christmas – in late October. I took her up on it, since I really needed them, but it was hard to forgo the usual gifts. It’s hard being a grown up!