Make Every Day an Advent Calendar Day

[@hoosierhandmade22]

Hello, Carol! So excited to follow along with your Vlogmas journey! I completely understand your sentiments about Christmas. You’re exactly right, all the pressure around Christmas is mostly self-inflicted, I’m incredibly guilty of this! I’m trying to remember to slow down, enjoy the season and what gets done, gets done, Christmas magic happens either way 🥰 Happy Sewing ❤~Tiffany

[@pollysews]

Thank you so much! I'll be following your Vlogmas journey too! I think we as women and wives and mothers put so much stress on ourselves because we want to do so much for our families. But really, all they want is for us to be happy!

[@karenprovost2035]

OMG Carol, you just said all the stuff that’s in my head. I feel exactly as you do. Your husband sounds like my husband. There are many things that have happened in my life to make me feel this way now about Xmas. Thank you for saying that all out loud. It helps to not feel alone in your feelings.

[@pollysews]

Don't get me started, Karen! I'm sure it would take months and months of therapy to get to the root of why I stress myself out so much at Christmas. But here's to both of us being mindful and not letting things get to us!

[@kimdimond6921]

You echoed the conversation I had with my husband today. I too just dread the gift giving. It is just so STRESSFUL!

[@pollysews]

Yeah, wouldn't it be nice if we could just all do without the gifts and just hang out with family!

[@helganeufeld230]

I hear you! A few years ago, our family of 14 decided to draw names. Kids and adults combined. Everyone gets 1 gift. The day is shared food, and playing games with the grandkids. Those are their memories. Beating Papa at UNO, etc. We decorate the tree with candy.

[@pollysews]

That sounds so wonderful Helga ❤️I hope you have a warm and wonderful holiday season!!