Merry Christmas..okay not yet but whatever.  So DH and I basically wrapped up our shopping last night.  It was rather simple as I tend to get to the point.  I'm not one for making shopping a big production for myself or when shopping for gifts. I AM  POWER SHOPPER!   With that said, I bring you to the ONE hang up...my sister in-law. 

Here's the story, she is Ghetto Fabulous.  Ya know the type, living way larger than she needs to.  I have grown fond of her, so don't get me wrong this isn't a judgment perse, just an observation.   Everyone from her husband,( My husband's brother) to my parents and some good friends of ours were very easy to shop for.  We know their tastes and can afford it.  See, for me Christmas is a HOLYday first and foremost.  So the whole commercial Holiday thing is just a bit extra as far as I'm concerned.  Add to that, I feel that the gift giving part, especially for those (like my husbands used to do) in excess, is for the children.  Beyond that, ya get a gift and be grateful.   Now my attitude is I will get you a gift that I can see you using and appreciating.  I shop with the same attention to detail and quality for others as I do for myself (Yes you can power shop and do it thoroughly).  BUT as sweet as she has turned out to be....WE ARE NOT DROPPING MORE THAN $50 BUCKS ON HER GIFT, PERIOD!

There will be no jewelry, there will be no expensive perfume, there will be no designer coats etc.  We're not rich and we have GREAT credit. Screw going into debt to show off.  That's stupid.  Add to that, I am more on the conservative yet classy, occasionally bohemian, SOHO side.  I love tailored clothing, and funky accessories.  I'm not trendy.  And I used to work in fashion and have friends who still do.  Essentially I know way too much about how much the stuff really costs to get caught up. So two points:1. I'm not a label whore. 2. I don't get some of the Ghetto Fab styles.  SO, shopping for her is a pain in the ass.   As it were I got her $50 gift card for her birthday, she was beyond happy.  And guess what, that's what she's gonna get on Sunday.    Granted they can be a little impersonal, especially when everyone else is getting an actual gift (well my Nieces, her kids are getting gift cards to Build a Bear.  But even that's personal because the thought is they will have FUN when they build their bears)   But beyond that, my husband and I are at a loss where she's concerned. 

Question; does that mean I haven't made enough effort to get to know her?  HELL NO!   I know her well enough.  And I know that any pretty sweater, or funky accessory I would get her, would go unappreciated. If it's not a lil bit flashy she won't like it.  SO, off to Macy's I go to get her a gift card. I'm not putting any more burn on my Vicky's card this year for her.  I'm trying to hit the post holiday sales and I want a a 0 balance when I walk in. Hahahahahah...Hohohohoho gotta go.

To be continued.....