How can it be possible that December is two days away? I did some shopping this morning. I thought that 9:00 a.m. on a Thursday would be a great time to be shopping, that the stores would be empty. I was wrong; the toy aisle at Target was crowded even that early. The craft store nearby was packed, too. I didn’t find many large gifts, but I did some great things for advent calendars. Here are some ideas for advent calendar treats and surprises: – Individually wrapped gourmet chocolates or truffles. They are an indulgence, but last a long time … Continue reading →