tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post7468412584802465305..comments2024-03-28T08:30:59.644-04:00Comments on Frugal Workshop: Saving Money on ChristmasBelindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-19075774699008196972020-11-03T07:43:18.603-05:002020-11-03T07:43:18.603-05:00I think so too, Kim. Even children's birthday ...I think so too, Kim. Even children's birthday parties can be extravagant nowadays. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-64152976804241177932020-11-02T17:34:22.118-05:002020-11-02T17:34:22.118-05:00Yes!!Yes!!Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-9472275602909884872020-11-02T17:24:01.343-05:002020-11-02T17:24:01.343-05:00I really want to spend less this year, I just thin...I really want to spend less this year, I just think people have gotten way out of control.Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-53056672344577390302020-11-02T17:18:11.570-05:002020-11-02T17:18:11.570-05:00You can't go wrong with Joe Walsh! Great Tunes...You can't go wrong with Joe Walsh! Great Tunes! CITY WORKER MONEYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13813287301260339560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-45683433518530772072020-11-02T17:17:09.715-05:002020-11-02T17:17:09.715-05:00You can never go wrong with Joe Walsh!! Great tune...You can never go wrong with Joe Walsh!! Great tunes!CITY WORKER MONEYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13813287301260339560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-84526241319953669332020-11-02T12:06:10.623-05:002020-11-02T12:06:10.623-05:00Awww, that is too bad, Lana. That would make such ...Awww, that is too bad, Lana. That would make such a nice gift. :)Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-61298589589620139092020-11-02T11:52:55.144-05:002020-11-02T11:52:55.144-05:00I would love it if our kids gifted us a day of hel...I would love it if our kids gifted us a day of help here including washing the windows. But, they all live out of state and out of the country.Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-81243893293548514012020-11-02T11:49:01.095-05:002020-11-02T11:49:01.095-05:00That sounds like a very nice Christmas. I always b...That sounds like a very nice Christmas. I always buy books too since my daughter loves to read. My BIL does the children only gifts and finds that it works well for him. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-13047433371678515822020-11-02T09:14:04.978-05:002020-11-02T09:14:04.978-05:00We don't exchange gifts between adults, and ju...We don't exchange gifts between adults, and just do a sock exchange & a homemade craft. I'm still working on my craft (I cannot knit for the life of me!). For the kids, we haven't come up with any great ideas yet, but we buy so much less mostly because as you mentioned, they sometimes change their minds. <br /><br />We usually do a book, & then often it's a soccer ball/sports equipment, & something skiing related. I don't think we'll go skiing this year (husband's knee + COVID). More thinking is necessary.<br /><br />We travel to see family, so that itself is the big gift.Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-79307855860492717942020-11-02T08:19:49.291-05:002020-11-02T08:19:49.291-05:00The white elephant is a great idea, Martha. Will h...The white elephant is a great idea, Martha. Will help everyone to save a little money. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-28935133981019086622020-11-02T08:01:27.204-05:002020-11-02T08:01:27.204-05:00There were some good ideas in the comments on my p...There were some good ideas in the comments on my post about the holidays a few days ago. It will just be 6 of us, just immediate family for dinner and gifts. I think we've decided on a white elephant with a $20 limit. We may do a secret Santa too or a second white elephant that is food/drink themed, haven't decided for sure on that yet. Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12500564300569765406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-21660299412249779382020-11-02T07:05:05.393-05:002020-11-02T07:05:05.393-05:00That is a great idea, Lana. I did that back when m...That is a great idea, Lana. I did that back when my daughter was little too. They were always well received. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-55468655041321844952020-11-02T07:03:36.664-05:002020-11-02T07:03:36.664-05:00Thank you.Thank you.Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-37317410680613491192020-11-02T07:02:51.644-05:002020-11-02T07:02:51.644-05:00Oh no, I'm sorry about that, Jackie. I know it...Oh no, I'm sorry about that, Jackie. I know it won't be the same without both of them there. I do hope that you have a blessed Christmas though. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-72329097812766448832020-11-02T07:01:09.195-05:002020-11-02T07:01:09.195-05:00Oh wow, that's sad about last year's prese...Oh wow, that's sad about last year's presents. It's great that you already have your Thanksgiving day dinner ready to go!Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-90535960205952640882020-11-02T00:16:35.340-05:002020-11-02T00:16:35.340-05:00For inexpensive Christmas gifts, I have had copies...For inexpensive Christmas gifts, I have had copies of some pictures made that I had taken years ago when my nieces were little girls. Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533809784700942202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-13624304922038073942020-11-01T22:33:49.805-05:002020-11-01T22:33:49.805-05:00i THOUGHT I was in the wrong place! I like your ne...i THOUGHT I was in the wrong place! I like your new, seasonal wallpaper.Practical Parsimonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419071209412207674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-54226330462121102352020-11-01T21:53:03.598-05:002020-11-01T21:53:03.598-05:00I always make the sons and hubby Christmas gifts. ...I always make the sons and hubby Christmas gifts. They love them and I love making them. Christmas is going to be small this year and I am not too sure that both of our sons will be able to come home.<br /><br />God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051183778965359500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-85403237857328172872020-11-01T18:36:07.801-05:002020-11-01T18:36:07.801-05:00I have been thinking about Christmas, but not reth...I have been thinking about Christmas, but not rethinking it. I usually buy something I know they will love at a reduced price. Last year, all presents were destroyed, so I sent a very small check to each of my four grandchildren. I am not sure what I will do this year. If I did not buy one thing, I have food in the house to cook a full Thanksgiving dinner, complete with desserts. However, I will shop sales and loss leaders.Practical Parsimonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419071209412207674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-92064663725473660492020-11-01T16:09:39.671-05:002020-11-01T16:09:39.671-05:00Oh, that is a great idea to have Christmas in July...Oh, that is a great idea to have Christmas in July, Kathy. Hopefully things will be better by then for sure. <br /><br />Thank you! :) Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-15671537730053976762020-11-01T15:53:25.195-05:002020-11-01T15:53:25.195-05:00I love your ideas for Christmas!
It is going to be...I love your ideas for Christmas!<br />It is going to be different this year, isn't it. I'm not sure what we will do about extended family. Maybe we will have a Christmas in July. Surely things will be better by then?Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11093313893708262722noreply@blogger.com