And I think you are right, Mickey.

I always overdo it on Christmas. Last year was different because it was our first Christmas at our new home and all year we talked about a "BIG" Christmas and "LOTS" of presents, so I went way overboard with all the presents.

And I think you are right, I can still get them something, but I need a new mindset about it. And I'm not sure how to do that. They did say they'd really like more books for Christmas, and where I live they have a library book fair where books are typically 25 cents to 50 cents, so my money would stretch that way and that'd be one thing they truly want. And if they don't like a book, I would have only spent 50 cents on it.

But now I'm curious as to what else I could get them that they would like and appreciate...books are a big one. I am thinking also, I could give them a box or two full of wine picked out by the "wine guy" they like who works at the grocery store they go to and recommends new wine for them to try, and they've been doing that for months now. I believe my parents would appreciate that, especially if I ask them for a list of wine they've tried and liked.

To me, that doesn't seem like a lot. I truly over do it every Christmas. But if I get a dozen or two books, that's a dozen or two books to unwrap plus the two wine boxes to pull out and look at. It may have to be enough...Other things I am thinking about are lotion and soaps from Bath and Body works for my mom, BBQ sauces and accessories for my Dad, and See's Candy for my parents. Yes, that should do it. The See's Candy will be a super Christmas treat because the closest location is an hour and a half away.

Yes, thank you Mickey, you gave me some ideas to brainstorm, and now I feel better. I couldn't possibly get them nothing. But at the same time, I can't go crazy over gift giving and having a simple list will keep me on track. And hopefully, the symptoms won't be so horrible this year.

So, books, wine, Bath and Body works, BBQ stuff, and See's candy. Yep, that seems very doable.