5 Reasons to Present a Gift to Yourself

You have shopped for everyone. Your parents, your husband's parents. Your children, your nieces and nephews. Your friends, your children's teachers. Your neighbors. Your Bible Study group. There is no one you forgot, no one was left off the list. You even managed to get your brother- law- a gift as well as your co-workers and your husband's boss and her husband a gift.

Everyone will love the present as they open the packaging or the gift bag. You know because you took care and consideration with each gift, as well as even having a few "surprise" gifts for unexpected guests who come over.

You are tired, and as you sit down to have your coffee before yet another day of being superwoman, you contemplate what it is you want most for Christmas this year.

I am not talking about peace on earth and goodwill to men here; after all you are a superwoman and you promote peace and goodwill on a daily basis.

I am not talking about a new car, because being a superwoman; the car is not just for you and you alone.

I am not talking diamonds here, because even though they may be a girl's best friend, they are more appreciated when received as a thoughtful just because gift from ... you know that someone special we all have in our lives.

I am talking about getting you a gift just for you, whether it be that book you have been wanting to read... in hardback no less, or that sweater you recently saw, yes, on sale, and you just know it will match your eyes perfectly.

You deserve it. Go for it.

Need some extra incentive still?

Five reasons to give yourself a gift

Five reasons to give yourself a gift- your husband hates shopping and therefore not only are you gifting you, but you are helping him out... after all superwoman is always considerate of other people's feelings.

Five reasons to give yourself a gift- how many trips to the mall have you made this season? How many times have you circled parking lots looking for the one up close place with kids in tow? How many traffic jams have you sat in? How many road construction detours have you taken? Yes, you deserve a gift. Go get it.

Five reasons to give yourself a gift- how many gifts have you received that do not quite fit right? They were either too large or too small? You are a superwoman and only you know your true size and what will be just right. Call yourself Goldie as you go shopping one more time just for you!

Five reasons to give yourself a gift- returns will not be an option, as you know what you want. After all, how many hours will you spend returning and exchanging gifts for other members in your family? Yes, you deserve it.

Five reasons to give yourself a gift- the holidays are all about joy... in giving as well as receiving. You will have prescribed to both all in one package. What a true Superwoman you are.