No Cash Christmas

Every year I tell myself next year will be different. 

Next year I'll be able to afford all my love ones the best christmas gifts. 

Stuff they really want rather then just something to say I thought of you, but I'm broke. 

And every year I am back to giving DIY gifts and stuff that doesn't cost much. 

I was feeling really bad about it this year, because earlier this year we were making really good money and probably could have afforded some really good gifts, but then my husband went into business for himself and although we aren't doing horrible we are at ground level and still aren't making much profit. So I'm back to creating gifts for everyone. 

I say "was feeling bad" because something I came across on Facebook really struck a cord with me. 

And it hit me. These gifts I am getting may not cost much, but they cost a lot of my time. Not just the work itself, but I thoughtfully consider each gift. Especially this year. There has been a lot of planning for each one and I've considering things they like, who they are, and what is something they would actually use. 

And something else... I don't HAVE to get anybody anything. In fact I feel like if I showed up with nothing nobody would think twice about it, but I do because I LOVE YA'LL and I want you to feel that this holiday season. 

I don't just give gifts to give gifts.

 I make gifts because I care! 

So if you feel like you can't afford Christmas this year don't break your bank account and go into debt for the ones you love. It isn't about the island you give, but the love behind it all.

When it's about love instead of loot your family is not going to care. They are going to just be happy you showed up and you thought of them. 

Not a Farmhouse

Who doesn't love Joanna Gains and Fixer Upper!? 

Her sleek, bright and farmhouse designs makes every women want to redo her entire house!

Every Women, but me...

Yeah I am not a fan!

Don't get me wrong it is beautiful and maybe one day when I am rich and have no kids I will consider the look, but for now it is unrealistic, and quite frankly stupid!

First of all... 

I have two babies. One who just turned 7 months and another who will be 2 this month, both of which are professional mess makers. There are crumbs in the couches, toys sprawled from one end of the house to the other, laundry piled to the ceiling and all breakables are far out of reach. 

Why on earth would I have a white or even a beige couch - It would be ruined in t-minus 5 minutes of being in the house? Why would I decorate with fragile, beautiful props through out when my 2 year old will throw it because he thinks it's a ball? Why, please someone tell me why I would paint my walls white just so my son can come wipe his Cheetos hands all over them causing them to now be orange? 

And do not tell me none of this has ever happened at your house- I don't need to hear about how your children are perfect and never make messes!

Secondly....

Although beautiful, in my unpopular opinion, it isn't homey. It looks like a magazine. I would always be worried about it staying looking perfect, which is impossible when you live there. You have to be able to live in your home. I used to have this friend who's mother had a "sitting room". It was off limits to us kids. She had priceless decorations, light colored furniture and rugs and it was not conducive for living in. It was merely there for looks. Why would I want my entire house to be like that? I rather have warm tones, comfy couches, and color. I hate everything being white! OMG its my biggest pet peeve. I love greens, and reds, teals, and good grief anything, but white! 

Lastly... 

It isn't budget friendly. Sure you can get deals here and there, but overall it's pricey. Especially if you are redoing your whole living space. And again in my house it wouldn't last so definitely not worth the money! 

My point to this post is if you see my house and it doesn't look all farmhouse and perfect don't judge me. I have my reasons. Thank you and God bless!