I went out a bit early to get lunch today (didn't bring any with me and was in early due to a train strike), and got back late as I went into the local bookshop....but I did find 2 books for DD's stocking, 1 each for DH and I over Christmas, a 2018 diary for the kitchen counter (vital family organizer!!) and got the book token needed for 1 DUncle. So it was a successful if long browse 
Fridge I have spent loads on stamps and inks in the past - and loved making cards a few Christmases when I had time but it's very handy to be able to get creative sometimes when I don't have something in my stash box to whip up something in a hurry. Stamps, embossing dies, heat gun - they are all worth the long term investment!!
I haven't really figured out my outfit yet. I have plenty in the wardrobe that I could wear (and I am working on getting back into loads as well - pesky cruddy past 2 years catching up on me...). We are staying in our own house, we will go to mass at some stage (we might go to midnight mass this year though), and DD and I are muttering about a Christmas Day swim so need something a bit practical (DH will hold towels and flasks of hot choc on the shore - he thinks we're daft to even consider it!). But I do like to dress up a little - not "work smart" but nicely classical smart casual (but not so classical that I prematurely age myself!)!.
I'd better get back to work - it's stupidly busy as usual. Another leader has sorted the carpool for this weekend's hostelling trip, DH mucked up his travel arrangements so is suggesting going alone to his DF's anniversary mass on Friday (as I would otherwise drive the 2.5 hours down on Friday afternoon and we would all drive back up at 7am on Saturday as DD has training at 9.30 at home - the mass was changed after the training had been booked and paid for!). And I have managed to go through Heathrow rather than direct, so my flights are slightly more friendly on Sunday (I can leave the hostel at about 11.30 rather than 9.30am!). And the hotel is the alternative usual one (not our regular usual one) - so has a nespresso machine for morning coffee and has a bath so I am bringing my naice bath oil for Sunday night!!!! (And 1 pair of this year's Christmas PJs, as I bought 2 pairs - I am so regretting not having done that last year as they are nice lounging ones and I really need to replace lots this year).
And I am also bringing the other half of my Christmas cards to write!!