Grandchildren Ungrateful for Gifts?
As long as you understand that giving a gift does not obligate the receiver to anything (besides thanks/acknowledgment), ignore hubby-dear. He means well, but hes unintentionally turning you into a doormat. This year, the grandkids should each get a lovely...
Thrifty Christmas Decorating Ideas?
Lots of great ideas here! Let me add mine. Go to Michaels or A.C. Moore and pick up a couple of skeins of inexpensive yarn in festive colors (not the fancy stuff, Red Hearts cheap rotgut will do). Very versatile stuff! You could make tassels, pompoms, or braid...
Stacey's Christmas Tradition
I hope there was some indication that the people living there observed Christmas. Id hate to ram Christmas down the throat of some nice Jewish or Muslim family that just needed a break from the constant bombardment from our holiday. (Yes, our holiday is a bombardment...