Tis the season............

The month of December is hell on my budget. It is not Christmas gifts I am buying. Yet, I find myself in Fred Meyers way too often, buying unecessary things.
There is something about Christmas time that makes me buy way too many groceries, soap I don't need, and that new duster thing that dusts the areas your rag can't get to.
My whole mentality of everyday shopping goes to hell. There is something comforting about buying stuff I normally wouldn't buy. I can't quite explain it.
Of course, I will buy the few gifts I need to buy as well. There are 6 kids on my list and I will enjoy getting them all something I hope they will like, but I am also taking pleasure in having a few extra things for myself. I don't think it is a selfish thing, but rather a nesting thing.
Somehow, that new soap and knowing I can dust my stereo equipment much better now, just makes me feel better.
Happy Holidays!
jb