Christmas ideas!

[gja1000]

I just got this email. :D

My dear friends & family

Somewhat embarrassing to admit, Christmas is tight this year.

I will be making bedroom slippers for you all as gifts. Please let me know your sizes.
You'll most likely agree that it's a splendid idea, and should you wish to do the same,
I've included the instructions below.

How to make bedroom slippers:
You need four maxi pads to make a pair.
Two of them get laid out flat, for the foot part.
The other two wrap around the toe area to form the top.
Tape or glue each side of the top pieces to the bottom of the foot part.

Decorate the tops with whatever you desire, silk flowers (this is most
aesthetically appealing), etc.

These slippers are:
* Soft and Hygienic
* Non-slip grip strips on the soles
* Built in deodorant feature keeps feet smelling fresh
* No more bending over to mop up spills
* Disposable and biodegradable
* Environmentally safe
* Three convenient sizes: (1.) Regular, (2.) Light and (3.) Get out the Sand Bags.

I've attached a photo of the first pair I made so that you can see the
nifty slippers for yourself....

Awaiting your response. It's crucial that I get the right size for each
one of you. So please hurry I need to start them as soon as possible.

[2tiredmom]

I think I'm a size regular. What a hoot. Thanks for sharing that.:D

[Janet]

Those are beautiful. You could even wear them in the rain...for a minute or two...lol

[2tiredmom]

Those are beautiful. You could even wear them in the rain...for a minute or two...lol

I wonder if you could sew them together and make a hat out of them? That would be nice and warm for the winter.

[gja1000]

I wonder if you could sew them together and make a hat out of them? That would be nice and warm for the winter.

GO FOR IT! I wanna see the picture!!! :D

[DianaB]

I've read that before, Gayle, but I've never seen the picture!!! Cute!! I'm going to send this one to my daughter, Amy. She'll love it!!!!

[2tiredmom]

GO FOR IT! I wanna see the picture!!! :D

I would but I don't need them anymore so I don't have any extra laying around the house. But you did just give me an idea. We love to play jokes on each other at work and this is the giving season right. I may just have to go out and buy a
box and make some slippers or a hat. The girls at work gave me a care package when I was off work for surgery. That's one of the things I could use some of
craft things on. OH THANK YOU for that Idea.......................LOL

[gja1000]

That sounds like a GREAT idea - I bet your "gifts" will be the hit of the party!!! :D

[2tiredmom]

I'll let you know how they turn out. If they do I'll try and post a pic.

[judy]

What a fun idea!

[highlans]

Fab idea :D, Reminds me when my grandaughter was around 2 my husband came home from work and asked what had I done to our lounge window ( it looked out to the main road) on takeing a look had found my grandaughter had taken a whole packet of 20 towels unwraped and stuck them on the inside of the window. She had had a grat time.

[DianaB]

Fab idea :D, Reminds me when my grandaughter was around 2 my husband came home from work and asked what had I done to our lounge window ( it looked out to the main road) on takeing a look had found my grandaughter had taken a whole packet of 20 towels unwraped and stuck them on the inside of the window. She had had a grat time.

:sidesplit: I bet your husband and you had a big laugh over that one!!!!! Maybe the neighbors too!!!!

[celstu1]

oh thats too funny!!!!!

[Nina]

Lol!!!

[Dobie]

My family does a yankee swap every year on Christmas eve - I think those will be the perfect gift!

[gja1000]

My family does a yankee swap every year on Christmas eve - I think those will be the perfect gift!

OK, what is a yankee swap?????

[Dobie]

OK, what is a yankee swap?????

Maybe you know it by another name.

Everyone that comes to the Christmas party brings a gift (usually about $20 limit) - then everyone pics a number. #1 pics a gift and unwraps it, that person is now done to the very end of the game. #2 pics a gift and unwraps, they have the choice of keeping it or trading with #1 for gift. Number 3 unwraps and can keep her pick from 1 or 2. This goes down the line until everyone unwraps and swaps at the end - at that point, #1 gets to pick from all of the gifts.
It's a lot of fun - usually there are 1 or 2 gifts that everyone wants that gets swapped around, and people swap with each other just to keep a preferred item from someone. There's a lot of teasing and good natured banter back and forth.

[gja1000]

Maybe you know it by another name.

Everyone that comes to the Christmas party brings a gift (usually about $20 limit) - then everyone pics a number. #1 pics a gift and unwraps it, that person is now done to the very end of the game. #2 pics a gift and unwraps, they have the choice of keeping it or trading with #1 for gift. Number 3 unwraps and can keep her pick from 1 or 2. This goes down the line until everyone unwraps and swaps at the end - at that point, #1 gets to pick from all of the gifts.
It's a lot of fun - usually there are 1 or 2 gifts that everyone wants that gets swapped around, and people swap with each other just to keep a preferred item from someone. There's a lot of teasing and good natured banter back and forth.

Yes, I do know that - but can't remember what I've heard it called. It is great fun and the "special house shoes" would be perfect!!! LOL.

[DianaB]

I was wondering what a "Yankee Swap" was too. We play that game at Christmas too but I can't remember what it's called either.

[gja1000]

I was wondering what a "Yankee Swap" was too. We play that game at Christmas too but I can't remember what it's called either.

Diana, was it a White Elephant exchange??? I'm thinking that's what we called it - although there were usually a couple of really great gifts that everyone fought over.

[DianaB]

I know what it was called.....it's called "Dirty Santa"!!!!

[donna1990]

Lol!!!

[judy]

That is a fun way to spend Christmas!