A Few Favorite Christmas Gifts

This year I received a few Christmas gifts that I have just loved and wanted to share with you all. Most of them were surprises and I think that is why that have stood out to me. In no particular order...

Kindle Touch

Brian had noticed that I had been reading a lot more lately and surprised me with my Kindle. I never really thought I would want one of these. People rave about them but I have been in the group who thinks reading a book without actually holding the book would feel weird. Boy was I wrong. I LOVE my Kindle! It is so convenient! I prop it up against my legs, pillow, on my treadmill and I do not have to fight with the pages to stay open. I have already read one full book (The Hunger Games) and I am on book #2 (Catching Fire). More on the books in another post ;-)

Bissell Little Green Proheat Handheld Carpet Cleaner

Call me domestic or just call me getting old, but I received this gift from my Nan-nee and Gran-dee and I have raved about it to everyone. This little light-weight carpet cleaner works like a charm. I cleaned all the carpets in our house, both upstairs and down, in no time and all (yes I said all) of the stains came up easily.

Costco Membership

Who doesn't love going to Costco? If for nothing other than the free samples, I can get lost in here for hours. Brian's mom has graciously taken us a time or two and allowed us to use her membership in the past. She must have known how much we appreciated it and Brian's parents gave us a year's membership. We have already made a trip and loaded up. Our goal is to go once per month to stock up on some common essentials (toilet paper, power towels, dish and laundry detergent) and bulk food (frozen meats/veggies/berries, cereal bars, coffee) and then to only go the grocery here and there for fresh produce. I will let you know if all is going well after a few months.

Fontanini

This gift was not exactly a surprise but brings me tremendous joy. My mom started Brian and I this set when we got married and each year at Christmas she give us another piece to add. Ever since I was a kid I loved my mom's and would insist I was the one who put Baby Jesus into the manger.

Brian and I had a very special Christmas. It is not only about the gifts. The thoughtfulness behind each of these is what makes these so special to me.

I would love to hear what gift(s) you received and are thoroughly enjoying...