Welcome to my stop on the 12 Days of Giving Hop. Thank you so much to Lia Davis for setting up this extravaganza.
Get your mind
out of the gutter! We’re not talking swinging here. Instead, it’s the concept
of adults exchanging gifts at the holidays. Some years, family do a “children
only” gift exchange, some make gifts, some draw names and others go full out.
What’s your take on gift giving?
Of course, the
first issue is the budget. What can you afford to spend? Sometimes, there is a
gift limit during an exchange. Plus, for me, it’s what can you feasibly do? I’m
not much of a creative, gift-making person. I can bake, but shipping food
stuffs isn’t the easiest thing. My fellow Black Hills Wolves pack member TL
Reeve was making these adorable hot chocolate jars for the holidays. (Leaded or
Unleaded, LOL.) Maybe I could handle that!
The next thing
to keep in mind is knowing the person you’re buying for. Don’t buy a generic
gift but something you think they would like. Easier said than done, right?
Often, I employ the tactic of “Would I want this?” and I confess, at times, I
even end up buying two!
Having a list or
guidelines can be helpful. Notoriously, a few months after the holidays my
stepmom returns or gives away presents that were bought for her (I often get
them back!). My hubby probably still has clothes I purchased 10 years ago that
he’s never worn because although I liked the style, he doesn’t.
For my birthday
in October, I put together a wish list on Amazon and gave the link to hubby. He
complained that everything on it was $10, and bought nothing. (Fortunately, my
aunt gave me a gift card and I used it toward goodies.)
As I’ve gotten
older, the surprise in gifts has decreased, which is probably why I’ve signed
up for a few Secret Santa exchanges! And I’m super sad to be missing a get-together
of friends next week where they’re doing a “naughty” gift exchange.
Tell me: What are your thoughts on
gift giving? Too stressful? Are you still like a child? What’s on your wish
list for this year? What is your favorite type of gift?
Giveaway: A gifted copy of “Claiming the She-Wolf” (my
first Black Hills Wolves book) via Amazon or ARe, and a Starbucks Hot Chocolate
Kit (U.S. mailing)! Please leave a valid email address and comment.
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Winter Solstice
Ménage
Sugar isn’t as
sweet as her big brother, Yas, believes. After he leaves the big city to
venture a small pack in the hills he’s heard about from their mom, she decides
to let loose in all the best ways. Except when all hell breaks loose and she’s
faced with some tough decisions, she runs … to her family.
After growing up
in Los Lobos, twins Derek and Tyler Baker lived through all the hardships under
the former Alpha leader. While one twin is happy playing the dating field, the
other wants something more special. They both find what they’re looking for
when newcomer Sugar comes for a visit.
Where Sugar
goes, trouble follows. It’ll take more than one member of this pack to tame the
new shifter she-wolf. But will the Winter Solstice Ménage be enough to convince
her to settle down?
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Make sure to visit the other stops on the hop:
post date
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Name
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Blog URL
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12/1/2015
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Lia Davis
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12/2/2015
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Kerry
Adrienne
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12/3/2015
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Amy Gregory
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12/4/2015
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Merryn
Dexter
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12/5/2015
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Lauren Smith
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12/6/2015
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Jessie Lane
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12/7/2015
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Emmy Curtis
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12/8/2015
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Virginia
Cavanaugh
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12/9/2015
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Louisa Bacio
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12/10/2015
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Sheri Lyn
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12/11/2015
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TL Reeve
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12/12/2015
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Alyssa
Richards
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