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Dec 17, 2008    |       2 comments

A Giant Christmas Tree

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I got a kick out of this story.

Giant Christmas Tree Video
Giant Christmas Tree Pictures

Around the net, this story has been talked about a lot. Many of the comments about the tree focus on the mess (the needles!) and the cost. Perhaps it was an excessive thing to do. After all, it cost about $400 (US) for the tree and to get it in the house. That doesn’t count the decorations.

On another note, I think it’s hilarious. It made me smile, as it probably has made many others smile. I wonder if he thought his tree would get as much attention as it has. I’m sure he thought the neighbors would comment – but what about people in other countries?

I briefly thought about trying to have a huge display one year just for kicks. We’ve never been in a position financially to do it. Even if we were, I doubt we would go through with it. With downsizing our life, even our Christmas tree shrunk and it’s only about 2.5 feet wide. I do enjoy what others have done, like this giant tree or even a computerized light show (YouTube video link).

Of course, one thing we do every year is go out driving to look at all of the lights. Boy, I’m getting excited for Christmas!

Dec 15, 2008    |      1 comment

Christmas Shopping Update

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I received some money for a gift for Christmas and decided to spend it on snow pants for myself and my husband. I ended up finding a great deal at Dick’s Sporting Goods and even found a coupon by searching the internet. They ended up being $42 bucks for both pairs. Not a bad deal, and they didn’t bust the budget after all.

My son, though. He is such a sweetheart. He was given an allowance of $10 to get a gift for mom and dad (which were gift cards from a while ago I had been saving). When it was his turn to go into the store with dad, he told me he knew exactly what he was getting. I found out from my husband that what he really wanted to get me was a pair of snow pants, but couldn’t. One, the store didn’t have any. Two, he didn’t have enough money. But the thought means a lot to me.

I’m not sure what he ended up buying. It’s wrapped an under the tree. I know what he got his dad, and I have to say that my son has picked up my tendency to purchase practical gifts. I can’t say any more or I’ll ruin my husband’s surprise 🙂

I did end up getting a gift card for my son’s teacher. While I liked the animal “adoption” idea, I was concerned that it wouldn’t make it to us in time. I may still do it as our end of year donation to a charity. I’m still trying to decide who we should support this year. Hopefully sometime soon we will be in a better position financially where we can start giving more and helping more organizations.

We still have a few more people to buy for. So far, we aren’t as far over our budget as I thought we might be. Alas, there are still 10 days before Christmas so I’m going to wait until then before doing the final tally.

1 … 1,454 1,455 1,456 1,457 1,458 … 1,949