Amen ladies Amen. We've reduced our holiday stress the same way. My special gift this year was my 11 year old grand daughter staying here these past few days. She is indeed a joy to be with, such fun, and such a replica of her mother that it is like a visit back in time. And we went to the fabric store, and when we came home, I showed her how to use the serger and she serged a camo fleece blanket for her dad and a few things for her mom. That is the joy of Christmas.