Burrrrrrrr Howdy!
Burrrrrrrr Howdy! Current temp -3F. With the wind figured in the temperature outside is -22F.
I did some holiday shopping yesterday just as the temperature dipped. I doubt if the cold was responsible, but there was no one at the stores. I went into The Gap, American Eagle Outfitters, and Old Navy and was the only shopper there. I didn't have a single line all Sunday. I cut back on gifts this year and I'm making more than half of the gifts I'm giving. It was too much anyway. I think everyone is exhausted by the over-the-topness that Christmas has become, and is using the economy as an excuse to do what they were inclined to anyway.
I did a bit of clothing shopping for myself. My clothing has been getting progressively rattier so I took a crowbar to the wallet. Christopher and Banks had a 50% off sale and gave out $20 gift cards for anyone who spent $50. I bought three sweaters and still have the gift card for later. This is one of the sweaters:
http://www.christopherandbanks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3324042&cp=2958669.2958717&pg=2&parentPage=family
There is only one thing left to buy. I'm making a set of beaded windchimes with a handpainted glass shade for my friend Christi. I found the beads at Michaels for half off. I have to find the annodized aluminum for the chimes. That shouldn't be too hard. I just need to brave the cold and make a trip to the hardware store.
I did some holiday shopping yesterday just as the temperature dipped. I doubt if the cold was responsible, but there was no one at the stores. I went into The Gap, American Eagle Outfitters, and Old Navy and was the only shopper there. I didn't have a single line all Sunday. I cut back on gifts this year and I'm making more than half of the gifts I'm giving. It was too much anyway. I think everyone is exhausted by the over-the-topness that Christmas has become, and is using the economy as an excuse to do what they were inclined to anyway.
I did a bit of clothing shopping for myself. My clothing has been getting progressively rattier so I took a crowbar to the wallet. Christopher and Banks had a 50% off sale and gave out $20 gift cards for anyone who spent $50. I bought three sweaters and still have the gift card for later. This is one of the sweaters:
http://www.christopherandbanks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3324042&cp=2958669.2958717&pg=2&parentPage=family
There is only one thing left to buy. I'm making a set of beaded windchimes with a handpainted glass shade for my friend Christi. I found the beads at Michaels for half off. I have to find the annodized aluminum for the chimes. That shouldn't be too hard. I just need to brave the cold and make a trip to the hardware store.