Today I Want to Share Something Cool, Thought-Provoking, and Meaningful

I think I saw this group's video from last year, last December and this one is even better.  Imo.  Thanks to Suzette for sharing this so I could see it, love it, and share it with you!  I really like the suggestion to make presents.  As you know, I have already been doing some of that and now will be adding more.  I'm basically done with the Christmas gift shopping.  Only a handful of people left (friends, grandparents, church teachers, etc) and they will be getting handmade.   Because it's good for me, them, and  whichever charity we decide to send the leftover money to.  Wanna know something funny?  That advent calendar I sent to my brother and his family?  I insured it for $100!  I never insure anything.  But I put so much time and effort and love into that item, I figured it was worth at least much.  And that's the thing about handmade.  You put so much more into those types of gifts (generally)!  That's why they are cool.  :)  And that's why my sister-in-laws suggested homemade for the married sibling gift exchange this year.  Thanks guys!  I vote we keep it that way from now on.  I will say this though, handmade does not necessarily mean you'll spend less time on the gift.  :)  Are you making anything?  Got any clever tutorials to share with me?  I might re-post if I end up using it.  **wink**

P.S.  I said something today that I never imagined I'd ever say.  I said, "Share the mommy."  I hope my girls take that to heart!

P.P.S.  I am, by no means, implying that anyone who isn't making something is un-cool.  I'm just sharing my thoughts and feelings, as usual.  :D