The time has come, but are you ready?
You would be amazed at the number of people who are just getting started on their Christmas list. And now they are flooding the stores, angry and desperate to find gifts. If you choose to buy gifts, GREAT. If you decide not to buy gifts, GREAT.
Whatever you decide to do, don’t stress yourself!
Christmas is all about being with family, resting, and surrounding yourself with peace. Gifts are not necessary.
You could have chosen any blog to read, but you chose mine, and I’m honored!
~Belladonna~


The stress of the season can take its toll. I feel for parents (moms haha) trying to get it all done. Breathe…
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The stress will take you out! Thank god for online ordering. LOL My husband likes to go to stores so he goes by his damn self because I am a couch or bed shopper. LOL
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No doubt! 😂 It has done me in a few times! You name it, I’ve done it! Sewing dance costumes, recitals, caroling, volunteering, decorating, wrapping, cooking… this list is wearing me out. You understand. 😩 LOL yes
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Oh yes I get it fully!!! This why I keep wine by my side 🤣🤣
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😂
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LOLOLOL
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Shooting for gifts is stressful. We don’t give gifts on our festivals, we give Eidie, money to kids and they buy ( or their parents) whatever they like.
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That sounds perfect!
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It is. Everyone knows what they’ll buy.
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I like that idea alot.
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💕🩷❤️
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I went to 3 stores today within the same plaza to get a few things and it was absolute madness. The people, the chaos, the long lines, people cutting you off with their carts… it was frustrating and I was annoyed by the end. I’ve decided not to go back to the plaza until the holidays are over or someone else drives next time. Anything I need to still buy I’ll buy online.
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Girl yes!!!! Buy it online! it is a mad house everywhere right now. Target is insane and I guess only two cashiers showed up to work so the lines were so long.
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At least you have cashiers at Target. At Walmart, there are maybe 2-3 cashiers during the busy hours, and the rest are all self-checkouts. Even then, there’s often a line at the self-checkouts. No stores here offer plastic bags or sell them anymore so we have to bring reusable bags everywhere. I often forget to bring mine so I can’t buy too many things at any given time. 🤦♀️
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Hillary that’s so ridiculous! Self checkout and have to bring your own bags. You deserve a discount.
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anger is a danger
esp from the stranger
yule agree no doubt
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Standing in a long line I get miffed a bit
Returning all those gifts that do not fit
Otherwise I’m OK!
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OH yes, same.
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Thank God I got mine done earlier than usual this year and don’t have to deal with it. I’m even having my groceries delivered so I don’t have to sit in long lines of angry Karens.
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LOLOLOLOLOL those Karens will get ya everytime!
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I’m trying not to be an 😠 angry elf lol! 😂 💕🧑🎄
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Right! LOLOL
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We’re having a much leaner Christmas this year. And the gifts we are giving are practical gifts. I don’t feel angry or over-stressed because I’ve been taking my time with the holidays.
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Saame here Dawn! good on you, enjoy this time.
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I couldn’t agree more—gifts aren’t necessary. I love on the people in my life throughout the year in many ways. Stressing to gift them for Christmas is not a thing. But for the kids I understand cause they see their friends getting and don’t understand yet why it’s not a thing. But they’re are being educated …
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I agree Dawn, show love everyday and that’s enough but the kids are like um excuse me where are my gifts? LOL
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Exactamente… kids are relentless so if your kid is odd one out it’s another thing they can be teased or bullied over. Sad 😞
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Kids are ruthless!!!!!!
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I do all my shopping (or the majority of it, anyway) online. Etsy is my friend. LOL I can find awesome things there that are handcrafted and unique, too. Plus, it helps small businesses. 😀 I’m only an angry shopper when it is delayed getting here. haha 😀
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same here, delays will make me turn into an angry bear! I love Etsy!
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Nope. Only thing makes me angry is angry peeps. I am zen. I have to take resonsibility for my last-minutedness 😉
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Angry peeps and the holidays don’t mix. they can keep their butts home.
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Absolutely! We don’t need that kind of negative energy.
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right!!! Not at all
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Nope! Not even close.
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I started early and do most of my shopping online so the stress has diminished by a lot. 💕
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That’s the best way to go!
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💕🙏💕
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Excellent points, all, Bella. I’m not religious, but isn’t getting uptight about the quantity and quality of “gifts” sort of contrary to what Christmas is supposed to be about? Just my thoughts—for what they’re worth.
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I agree!!!! if you’re angry then why are you buying gifts. That’s when you know the meaning of Christmas is lost.
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I’m starting tomorrow……..I work well under pressure…..I like shopping small box stores, I refuse to be sucked into malls and chain stores…local, and the people in those shops always have the best advice…..
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Warren you are right about that!!!!!
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Yes, gifts are not necessary. The best gift to give is to share love and laughter.
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I wholeheartedly agree!!!
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You’re welcome!
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Truly, I am a last minute Christmas shopper…I thrive during these last days, mostly because I love a sale😍
But by no means am I an angry shopper, I believe that The Lord has left the right presents, perfectly placed, still in the stores, just for me to pickup…after all, Favor ain’t Fair😜🤣
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AMEN!!! LOLOLOL
It sho ain’t fair but deserved. I love your comment so much!
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🙌🏾🙌🏾
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thank you for sharing.
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Thank you so much for reading.
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You are one wise woman Belladonna! I can’t seem to get off the Christmas treadmill, every year I find myself exhausted, and spent weeks before Christmas even comes. And every year I swear I’ll do better the next. So there’s always next year…hugs, C
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LOLOLOL I love our spirit. Don’t sweat it and cheers to this year and next! Merry Christmas my friend.
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Not at all. I’m done, I started my shopping online in October. 😊
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Look at you! Go girl!
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😌🌹
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Stress??? Nah girlfriend. I gave that up for LENT about 35 years ago! 🤣😝😂
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I know that’s right! LOL
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I like online shopping. No need to deal with crowds!
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Me too!
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