Hello, Welcoming December!

Hello Everyone!

Wanted to welcome everyone to December! It's getting BRRRRRR here in Tennessee!!

Can you believe that it's ONLY 18 more days to CHRISTMAS!?!?!?! Mmm Are you all done with your Christmas shopping?? :)

On Saturday, Bucky and I took the kids to Christmas Parade in Clinton to see Dad in parade with his clown group. There will be pictures posted.. :)

On Sunday, We went to Applewood for our dinner then off to Dollywood.. Applewood is real good place to eat but it's pricey! It's worth the cost though.. We enjoyed the meal even though we had to wait and wait in COLD weather in line waiting for tables to come available for us. At Dollywood, Bucky and Kids went on rides and Mom, Dad, Sandy, Robert and I had rather to go watch Christmas programs they had and keep ourselves warm :) I don't like rides too much so it was a real nice change of life just to sit and watch Christmas shows.. :)

On Monday, Bucky started his first day at work! OH BOY He dressed up and looked so HANDSOME in his new shirt and pants being so crisp! Today he got ready for work and looked very good in his work clothes.. I like to see him dress like this but he wear this type of clothes on special occasions so now I am enjoying this fashion he has to wear to work :) So far it's Thursday and Bucky continues to enjoy his job, learning the ropes and rules etc.

I am HOPING to be able to hear from one place by Friday or Monday if they are interested in hiring me! Crossing my fingers! It would be nice to have two income household, even though Bucky is making more than enough now at his job.

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I got this off the WBIR website.. mmm Interesting..

Here are some guidelines for holiday tipping.

Au pair: A gift from your family (or one-week's pay), plus a small gift from your child
Babysitter: One evening's pay, plus a small gift from your child
Barber: Cost of one haircut, and/or gift
Beauty salon staff: The cost of one salon visit, split among the staff
Child's teacher: Check your school's policy first, as gift giving may be prohibited. If allowed, then give a gift that is a token of appreciation from your child, not cash. Possibilities: a homemade gift made by your child, a book or a picture frame. Or, consider participating in a joint gift from the class as a whole. Possibilities: a gift certificate to a restaurant or bookstore
Day care providers: $25 to $70 each, and/or a small gift from your child for the providers who give direct care to your child(ren)
Dog walker: One week's pay and/or a gift
Fitness trainer: Up to the cost of one session
Garage attendants: $10 to $30 each
Home health employees: A gift, but check with the agency first, as most agencies have a no gifts or no tips policy. If this is the case, consider giving a donation to the agency.
Housekeeper/cleaner: Up to one week's pay and/or a gift
Letter carriers: U.S. government regulations permit carriers to accept gifts worth up to $20 per occasion, not cash
Live-in help: (Nanny, Housekeeper, Cook, Butler One week's to one month's salary based on tenure and customs in your area, plus a personal gift
Massage therapist: Up to one session's fee, and/or gift
Newspaper deliverer: $10 to $30
Nurse: private, A gift, not cash
Nursing home employees: A gift, not cash, but check the company policy first. Consider giving a gift that could be enjoyed by or shared among the floor staff: flowers, chocolates or food items.
Package deliverer: A small gift if you receive deliveries regularly; most delivery companies discourage or prohibit cash gifts
Personal caregiver: Up to one week's salary, and/or a small gift
Pet Groomer: If the same person grooms your pet all year, up to one session's fee and/or a gift
Pool cleaner: Cost of one cleaning, to be split among crew
Residential building personnel: Check with your building association first to see if there is a holiday fund that is shared among all the building personnel
Superintendent: $20 to $80
Doorman: $15 to $80; $15 or more each, for multiple doormen
Elevator operator: $15 to $40
Handyman: $15 to $40
Trash/recycling collectors: $10 to $30 each (for private service); for municipal service, check local regulations
Yard and garden worker: $20 to $50

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I'm going to do a separate posting so will post the pictures after posting this.. :)

Till then, M-