Christmas Tree Past

Over the years, we've displayed many different Christmas trees.  Shown below are some top picks:

1986

  

1995

  

2003

  

2011

  

Well, that’s it for the Christmas in July posts.  I hope you liked them!

Christmas Crumble: Book Review

A lady detective finds herself in trouble after hosting a Christmas party for seniors in “Christmas Crumble” by M. C. Beaton.

This is a different type of mystery from what I’m used to.  Nevertheless, the Kindle e-book makes me want to read the other books in the series.  It was especially amusing how Agatha Raisin prepared the Christmas pudding.  Besides that, the short story length is perfect.

If you like funny mysteries, you’ll enjoy this one.

Glass Ornaments

We have several kinds of glass ornaments for our tree.  Here are some of the more interesting ones:

  

 

This bird was a Michael’s find from 2 years ago.

This starred ball is among my favorites.  I bought it at a garage sale.

We purchased the rose decoration 8 years ago at Frank’s Nursery and Crafts.

  

The snow people and poinsettia were from Michael’s, from 2 years back.

Possible Gift Ideas

Once more, I’m casting about for gift ideas.  Thank goodness for my sister’s long lists!  Here’s what she wants for Christmas:

• “Leslie Sansone:  Walk to the HITS Radio Remixes”
• “Leslie Sansone:  Walk to the HITS Party Songs”
• “100 Hits:  80’s Classics”
• “Essential:  80’s Love”
• “Super Hits of the 90’s”
• Meijer gift card
• Target gift card
• Kohl’s gift card
• Barnes and Nobles gift card

I’m thinking about giving my sister and brother Amazon gift cards as well.

I might also get Bro one of the following:

• “Brimstone”
• “Roar – The Complete Series”
• “Witchblade:  The Complete Series”
• “The Kent Chronicles”

Mom and Dad tell me every year not to buy them presents, but I don’t like to exclude them.  Luckily, they use gift cards, so I may give my parents a few from Amazon and Meijer.

This time, I’m going to purchase 2 – 3 gifts for Sis and Bro, and 2 each for Mom and Dad.

I’ve already bought my siblings a present each.  I seem to start earlier every year…

Christmas in July

Happy Christmas in July!

To celebrate, I’ve lined up a few interesting treats.  Among other things, I’ll review a book and share some gift ideas.

Enjoy!