Every year I like to move away from the traditional American Christmas crazed traditions. Last year we did gifts, food and everything under $500 on Christmas eve. This year we plan to spend even less. I'm really focused on giving my kids, memories (Rosa Parks museum in Alabama, trips to NYC), opportunities (violin lessons, traveling soccer teams), and experiences (snorkeling in the Caribbean), versus STUFF.
One of my goals this holiday season is to be more purposeful in my giving and the giving effort of my whole family.
First, we have adopted a young pregnant mother to bless this holiday season with items she and her new baby need.
Second, I plan on giving the kids ONE family gift, (they have really enjoyed last year's family gift of Guitar Hero all year long).
Third, for the special gifts that I do buy, I plan on spending my money with indies (independent artists) or small business owners.
What's your holiday spending plan? Here's an idea...join me at Savage Mill in Laurel Maryland on November 21 & 22 to shop the boutiques and find unique one-of-a kind gifts and support small businesses and indies. I'll be there showing you small hand crafted gifts you can make for friends and family and signing my book, Ethnic Scrapbooking which will be offered for $15.00, that's a $10.00 discount...first time ever!
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International Center For Artistic Development, Inc
New Weave Building, Mezzanine Level
Box 2049
8600 Foundry Street
Savage, MD 20763
A Celebration Of Cultural Influences & Heritage
Featuring
Lisa Sanford, Pontella Mason & Clare Roberts
At the ICAD Art Studio & Gallery
Camellia A. Blackwell, Ph.D. , Fine Artist & Executive Director
November 21 & 22, 2009
Reception: Sunday, November 22, 2009, 2PM to 4PM
Historic Savage Mill
8600 Foundry Street • Savage, MD 20763
Phone: 301-604-4484 • www.icadev.org
Directions: From Wash. DC, I-95 N to Exit. 38A ( Rte. 32 E.) to Rte. 1South. Turn right at first traffic light on Howard St. Follow signs to Mill parking.
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