Why wait to have Christmas in July? Let's have Christmas in June!
Last Christmas my friend E and I decided to have a special day out rather than give each other Christmas presents. We both have more than enough "stuff" so it seemed like a good idea.
One of the great things about it is that we gave each other the gift of anticipation. For six months we have talked about our day, thought about it and come up with great ideas.
We decided to go to Eden Hall, a day spa in Nottinghamshire. It's many years since I went although E went a few years ago with one of her daughters. It's about an hour's drive from home. We decided that a little pampering wouldn't come amiss.
Neither of us would have spent £119 on the other's Christmas present but this seemed worthwhile. £119 was the basic cost of the day but I also treated myself to a massage and we each had drinks.
Will we have a treat as our Christmas presents to each other next year? Absolutely!
Hubby and I stop exchanging gifts at Christmas, instead we arrange a couple days away, much more fun and a lot less clutter.
ReplyDeleteAnd something to look forward to after Christmas!
DeleteWhat a lovely idea.
ReplyDeleteWe both really enjoyed it.
Delete"I will honour Christmas in my heart and keep it all year" said the redeemed Ebenezer Scrooge. This is a good principle imho. Your Spa Day With Friend sounds wonderful
ReplyDeleteIt was well honoured yesterday!
DeleteYour Christmas treat sounds a wonderful idea. Margaret from New Zealand
ReplyDeleteI think we were both happy with our treat!
DeleteThe Christmas treat looked awesome and just the perfect gift.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.