tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215717584988055006.post4693762661732338844..comments2023-12-15T04:45:12.764-06:00Comments on bj's SWEET NOTHINGS: Christmas in August...???bj http://www.blogger.com/profile/09327534885194207074noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215717584988055006.post-6466948975703467822014-08-19T07:05:25.748-05:002014-08-19T07:05:25.748-05:00Great gifts BJ! I always swear I'll get starte...Great gifts BJ! I always swear I'll get started early and then I never do. We have given fresh bread and homemade jams and jellies to friends for years. It is always appreciated. I am thinking of hand made gifts this year, so I better get started!Kathleen Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11551093555973581448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215717584988055006.post-47626669527285979062014-08-07T17:29:09.933-05:002014-08-07T17:29:09.933-05:00For many years my dear, little mother always had h...For many years my dear, little mother always had her Christmas shopping finished before Thanksgiving. Now that she doesn't drive and isn't real well anymore, she is doing simple things she can do without much effort. Things that have meaning and make the 'receiver' happy. Me? Not so much! I need to start now so I'll be ready. My budget will be much happier! Thanks for the incentive.<br />~Adrienne~Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401476871614514660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215717584988055006.post-4195942145017790352014-08-07T08:44:01.500-05:002014-08-07T08:44:01.500-05:00Thank you for this wonderful post, enjoy reading y...Thank you for this wonderful post, enjoy reading your blog every week. I am beginning to start looking for sales for Christmas gifts.Please continue to share these ideas for your readers, love the towel wrap, going to use this idea. Also like all your recipes, they look yummy!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01868940144009611815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215717584988055006.post-75841986546686528992014-08-06T20:37:41.908-05:002014-08-06T20:37:41.908-05:00A shower wrap is a great idea and I love Bath and ...A shower wrap is a great idea and I love Bath and Body Works.<br />I go to their semi-annual sale and stock up :)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17108516587512383397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215717584988055006.post-50075909130786884692014-08-06T18:57:03.031-05:002014-08-06T18:57:03.031-05:00Some of my colleagues are shopping for next year J...Some of my colleagues are shopping for next year January's Chinese New Year ! 黄清华 Wong Ching Wahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07059967570931100163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215717584988055006.post-80900571123464487532014-08-06T18:21:46.924-05:002014-08-06T18:21:46.924-05:00the shower wraps are a great idea, love that color...the shower wraps are a great idea, love that color as well, I made the freezer jam you recommended, it is wonderful! So much fresher tasting, you are very blessed with your large family!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215717584988055006.post-33658333669979471592014-08-06T15:30:03.482-05:002014-08-06T15:30:03.482-05:00I used to shop early for Christmas, but when the k...I used to shop early for Christmas, but when the kids birthdays came along in September and November, I gave them the presents and had to start shopping all over again. I don't have as many to shop for as you do, but you are smart to start early.I love your ideas. Our kids love gifts of money, so that makes it a little easier, but I still buy them something.<br />Thanks for sharing,<br />Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06517124107548276200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215717584988055006.post-90180926627260300852014-08-06T15:03:31.062-05:002014-08-06T15:03:31.062-05:00I always mean to buy Christmas gifts early but nev...I always mean to buy Christmas gifts early but never do. Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051255914419363819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215717584988055006.post-33364421370773956802014-08-06T12:33:54.706-05:002014-08-06T12:33:54.706-05:00Yes bj, I do shop as soon as after Christmas sale...Yes bj, I do shop as soon as after Christmas sales begin. I have them hid away for all the family, especially Connor. It’s fun and I don’t get in such a panic when it’s time to prepare for Christmas. I love to shop my favorite places for tea towels. They make wonderful gifts for weddings and all occasions. Your jam is getting me hungry for a biscuit and it’s not even breakfast time! Have a great day sweetie.The French Hutchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10028597144785773804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215717584988055006.post-66984099378331675872014-08-06T12:29:05.182-05:002014-08-06T12:29:05.182-05:00No Christmas shopping yet. We don't have any l...No Christmas shopping yet. We don't have any little ones to shop for. All our kids birthdays land in December and January, too. Boy do I feel behind. :)<br />Those mini loaves and jars of jam are such a great idea! ellen b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14531430948905935301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215717584988055006.post-23731073491840992582014-08-06T11:51:34.857-05:002014-08-06T11:51:34.857-05:00Aren't you clever...getting early shopping don...Aren't you clever...getting early shopping done.I have a similar number to shop for ...but I just wait till the last min. and then panic!<br /><br />You have given me new inspiration...JaneyJaney and Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14263426600052174272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215717584988055006.post-59034278260183255422014-08-06T09:52:52.843-05:002014-08-06T09:52:52.843-05:00Hi, BJ - I'm an early shopper as well, actuall...Hi, BJ - I'm an early shopper as well, actually starting right after Christmas to take advantage of sales for those $10 gift exchanges and my kids Christmas ornaments (every year). Then I just watch for things. One daughter loves art (got that one) and collects pitchers (got it). One daughter loves jewelry (ran across a ring with mink trim) and candles (got it covered). My son is my problem for shopping. I would love any ideas about things for guys....the girls are easy.Linda Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237332954767037400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215717584988055006.post-29564512312516655742014-08-06T08:14:24.570-05:002014-08-06T08:14:24.570-05:00You are so smart to get your Christmas shopping do...You are so smart to get your Christmas shopping done early. We used to do it after Christmas also when the children were small. The homemade bread and jam look so good. Have a blessed day. MadelineMadeline's Albumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12521816495696902218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215717584988055006.post-40509503453960059232014-08-06T07:37:25.728-05:002014-08-06T07:37:25.728-05:00I started thinking....now where's the Target h...I started thinking....now where's the Target here in NC! haha! I love those shower wraps! Enjoy your day my friend! Sweet hugs!~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215717584988055006.post-73666555480147967672014-08-06T07:18:39.902-05:002014-08-06T07:18:39.902-05:00I have in years past, but not this year. Love the...I have in years past, but not this year. Love the treats, can I be on your Christmas list!Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029808502731853372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215717584988055006.post-54377997303949384222014-08-06T05:44:30.356-05:002014-08-06T05:44:30.356-05:00I love the idea of getting an early start on gifts...I love the idea of getting an early start on gifts! I just need the ideas:@) Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420480574010238475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215717584988055006.post-91046605771798994522014-08-06T05:21:10.555-05:002014-08-06T05:21:10.555-05:00I love freezer jam. A friend makes some to giveawa...I love freezer jam. A friend makes some to giveaway every year, and I am always so glad to be on the receiving end of it. As for Christmas shopping in August? I have always wanted to be an earlier shopper, and this year I am DETERMINED to do it. I have my "Christmas allowance" cashed and stashed already and am ready to start. Hoping to put a dent in it by Labor Day.<br /><br />Hope the whole "best laid plans" scenario doesn't play out. Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671482394424988047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215717584988055006.post-42813804575848644612014-08-06T00:35:28.482-05:002014-08-06T00:35:28.482-05:00Freezer jam.....I need to make some!!! Love catchi...Freezer jam.....I need to make some!!! Love catching up with all that's going on in your life!!!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09623820316056914224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215717584988055006.post-12028331284743999722014-08-05T22:50:40.865-05:002014-08-05T22:50:40.865-05:00I bet my daughter would love one of those towel wr...I bet my daughter would love one of those towel wraps. Thanks for the idea!Maude Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669688074743095866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215717584988055006.post-33932179919401602092014-08-05T22:18:47.737-05:002014-08-05T22:18:47.737-05:00I mostly buy gifts for Tiger now but look all year...I mostly buy gifts for Tiger now but look all year long for little things to give to my 'big' kids! Good ideas you have and I love the jam and bread! <br />hugs,<br />LindaLinda @ A La Cartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356471099319932835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215717584988055006.post-24373591757006802022014-08-05T20:35:07.802-05:002014-08-05T20:35:07.802-05:00I was just thinking that I should start making som...I was just thinking that I should start making some Christmas decorations that I Pinned last year and never had the time to do. I really love the wrap idea with the bath accessories, what a great idea!<br /><br />I recently won a Ramsign giveaway so I'm going to pass on this and let someone else be the lucky one! :)<br /><br />Jane xxBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215717584988055006.post-23387714579085942642014-08-05T19:52:33.093-05:002014-08-05T19:52:33.093-05:00I know what's in those little boxes, but I won...I know what's in those little boxes, but I won't tell!!! Kudos to you for getting started so early. SallySalmagundihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698059457806433623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215717584988055006.post-66402199427278081232014-08-05T19:49:34.785-05:002014-08-05T19:49:34.785-05:00I don't do much Christmas shopping....everyone...I don't do much Christmas shopping....everyone just wants gift cards or cash here. I do love your idea of mini bread loafs and freezer jam!Penny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215717584988055006.post-33630683163967255322014-08-05T19:29:31.400-05:002014-08-05T19:29:31.400-05:00I've bought a couple of things for Christmas t...I've bought a couple of things for Christmas this year too. I ordered some earrings for a niece when Nordstrom's was having their big sale. Oh, I got my son a North Face jacket too. Coming back later to see if anyone has shared some great ideas.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728612514516285320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215717584988055006.post-83837802900045407212014-08-05T19:17:59.864-05:002014-08-05T19:17:59.864-05:00Wow- I feel so behind now..LOL! I better get busy...Wow- I feel so behind now..LOL! I better get busy shopping. There are 21 of us- so I need lots of cool ideas! Coloring Outside the Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15289093479063221765noreply@blogger.com