Merry Christmas || What to Give the Birthday Boy

Ed had his gifts wrapped almost two weeks before Christmas. Of course, this wasn't easy for me, because I kept staring and touching the colorfully wrapped presents, trying to guess which one was mine. Starry-eyed, I'd stand there, shaking one of them and listening for the sound it makes. This has gone on for over a week. Yesterday—yet again—I was shaking one of the presents and I wondered... I wondered if Jesus was going to get any gifts this year. It is his birthday, after all. Like me, would he have gifts underneath his "tree"? Is he excited, trying to hear if the gift rattles or thumps as he shakes it?

This year, I want to get him something, but I don't know what. What do you give to someone who is God and created everything and who IS everything? I could give him my heart but he has it already. He has my love. My time...hmm. I definitely could give him more of that. What are you getting Jesus this Christmas? 

Have a wonderful Christmas, full of love and cheer. Create memories, make someone else smile today and if you'd like to give Jesus your heart today, you can, right here! Have fun!

Christmas Shopping Gone Wild (Plus One Gift She Wouldn't Expect)

'Tis the season to be jolly. 'Tis the season for cheer. 'Tis also the season to steal presents from indecisive fellow-shoppers' carts without any fear. This was my story a few weeks ago, when my shopping cart got "emptied" by another shopper because I couldn't make up my mind. I had started my Christmas shopping at an online store, where I found the perfect gift for my friend. For a split-second, just a split-second, I hesitated on "proceeding to checkout" and when I refreshed a few moments later, my item was gone from my cart! Shopping does get a little wild this time of the year but that's Ok, because somehow, I got a good feeling from it. It felt good knowing someone had snatched a gift from my cart to purchase it for someone else! In a weird way, I was a Secret Santa. Very nuanced, but a Secret nonetheless. And for that opportunity, I'd allow 15 more cart-thefts from fellow shoppers but no more- all in the spirit of Christmas.

If you haven't started shopping, clearly you like to live on the edge. Lol, I'm kidding. To help you along, below are some PGI-selected gift ideas! "Number 6" on the list labeled "For Her" would be something she would never expect. Of course, it goes both ways and it should equally be on the "For Him" list but we ran out of space *Shrug*

That said, I'd really like to hand Ed a leather-bound folder containing "Number 6", I'm a little tired of buying sweaters and trending gadgets. Just a little. I know it's too late now to get"Number 6", I should have told you earlier, I know, but there's always next Christmas!

As for me, all I want for Christmas is to draw closer to the birthday-boy and some snow! Let the elements align!

 Wouldn't it be great handing "Number 6" to a someone-especially someone who really needs it?! What's on your Christmas list?

1. Fendi Cat Eye Sunglasses 2. Kate Spade NY Hybrid Smart Watch 3. FujiFIlm Instax Mini 8 Instant Film Camera 4.Kendall and Kylie Bambi Key Fob 5. Ted Baker Ichlibi Bow Pump 6. Property Deeds encased in a Kate Spade File Folder  7. Victoria Beckham Half Moon Shoulder Bag

1. Master and Dynamic Headphones 2. Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau de Parfum 3. LED Word Clock 4. The Dapper Chap Linen Laundry Bag 5. Tile Key FInder 6. Ghurka Cavalier III Leather Duffel

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas, Everyone! I hope you are having an awesome season. 

I apologize for going MIA for a couple of days, y'all know it's completely out of character. My last two weeks have been pretty wild and full of unexpected incidents. I'll give you the gist at a later date. 

How's Christmas going? What are you up to? I spent mine with family and spent like 5 days opening a huge gift, that God unexpectedly dropped at my door! Yay, God! Way to go, papa!

How are you celebrating your season? 

Remember Christmas without Christ is just 'mas' which is pretty random. 'Merry Mas' .....makes no sense at all.

That amazing cozy feeling you get from the Christmas season, the sleigh-bell rings,the carols, the 'ho-ho-ho's, gift boxes, the cheer, the tidings, reindeer antlers, santa hats, Christmas trees sold in traffic (for Lagosians), jollof rice, snow....all that magic...is no magic at all; It's really the effect of Christ and the great love he has for us! Let's make sure this love goes round, there's more than enough for us all! 

Season's Greetings from PGI! 

 ❤️ 

Minimalist Santa: Long-Throat List

You know how 'Less is more', and few is 'The new fad; minimalist, the new trend, indeed, I have made the big move from lots to lean. I've come to embrace simplicity and  make the change from owning tons of stuff to just a handful of items, which is why my Christmas list is so sparce. However, minimalist doesn't mean wretched, in fact, I figured if I adopt this principle, I might as well go all out, get Hermes-y, Spade-y and Kors-y with my list! Just one of each, of course. Hehe. I guess going minimal might counter-intuitively make you greedy. 

My Long-Throat List. I guess the candles kinda make the list more affordable for my secret Santa

1. Michael Korrs Rhea backpack ; 2. Light Up The Room Bangle by Kate Spade ; 3.  Bath&BodyWorks Winter 3-Wick Candle

4.  Bath&BodyWorks Frosted Cranberry 3-Wick Candle; 5. Tiddly Nail Polish by Butter; 6. Bouquets Sellier Twilly by Hermes

What are you craving this Christmas? Whatever it is, don't forget to pick up some scented candles to spice up the festive atmosphere.

What's on your long-throat list this Christmas?  What's on your real list this Christmas ?