Crunch Time

If it hasn't already occurred to you that the most romantic day of the year is only a week away, it will soon. The grocery store I frequent even has a countdown on a chalkboard right as you walk in. So it is officially "crunch time." And while cards and pictures are taken care of, there is still... THE GIFT. And ladies, what do you get a guy?

The radio has been full of commericals for things I'd love-- tulips or roses, earrings, even silky pj's that come in a hat box. One channel keeps giving away $150 good towards a maid service.

But there has not been one advertisement I am aware of with a good idea for what to get your guy.

So, here, complied from various websites, are my favorite ideas. And please-- tell me yours! It's so crunch time!

• Electronic accessories, i tunes gift certificate, or car charger
• Fav guy movies through the ages-- the Godfather, James Bond, ya know
• Upgrade his cable package with a sports network
• Personalized M&Ms
• Thoughtful notes tucked into his briefcase, coat pocket, desk drawer, driver's seat etc.
• Gift certificate for an experience he's always wanted like driving a NASCAR, ride in a rodeo, or attend master BBQ school
• Hide chocolate in small packages all over the house
• Create a music video with pictures of you together
• Cookie Bouquet

What are you doing?

To-Do List

I love to plan, to be prepared, to be ready ahead of schedule. So why is it that I never am? This year I made a plan to work on that extensive Christmas gift list starting in August. A few gifts per month and by December I'd be home-free. Well, I've bought three. That leaves just like 15 left to go!

If you are in the same boat, I'm here to help you out. Order a Christmas gift in November and save 15%! You'll kill two birds with one stone-- shop on sale and mark one more thing off that holiday to-do list!

Did I say one thing? Scratch that-- there are personal and one-of-a-kind gift for lots of the people on your list. Gift certificates, of course, work for anyone. But what about a mega chocolate bar decorated with a quote for your favorite teacher, or an explosion album for grandma? Give your sister-in-law a package of handmade cards and an altered journal to neices and nephews. Order a 6x6 album with notes to a wonderful father, mother, or spouse. Won't it be nice to give a gift you know they won't need to take back!

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But your on your own with the turkey.