Uncommon Goods and Wrapping Paper

For whatever reason, last year I was taken in by Uncommon Goods. It has interesting items for hard to shop for family members for the holidays from independent artists and craftspeople. We usually don’t buy gifts - and if we do, it’s something edible. And for the grandchildren we started college funds when they were born and make donations for birthdays as well as a few times during the year. So I looked around at the options again this year and found a few things. This year we have a furry grand daughter to consider too. The items arrived the other day. The packaging is cute and the letter enclosed is about getting “your favorite things.” And since every item requires wrapping, I needed to pick up some more paper and ribbon since last year’s supply couldn’t stretch to the amount required. The grocery store is a great place to get just about anything these days. So most of my Christmas shopping is done and I don’t have to think about it any more. We usually pick up some Persian treats at Yas before we drive over to central Virginia next month. I rather enjoy wrapping things, but it’s even more fun to deliver the stuff. It’s certainly not the item, just the gesture.