Christmas shopping/lists
11-10-2008, 11:39 AM
#11
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Originally Posted by Legal Bill,Nov 10 2008, 03:36 PM
I'm going to cut back this year.
We don't buy for a lot of people, and we've never been big on spending crazy amounts of cash on Christmas. Heck, we'd rather take that cash and go on vacation!
We only buy for my Mom, my son, and his family, and a I write a few checks for a niece and nephews.
Mostly we hand out cash, gift certificates. For the grand kids, I'll shop around a bit, but that's no picnic either, they don't need a thing.
11-10-2008, 11:47 AM
#13
Originally Posted by Lainey,Nov 10 2008, 03:36 PM
It would never fly.
She's always enjoyed the holiday, whereas I, (in case it was not known), would prefer to leave town until January 2nd.
She's always enjoyed the holiday, whereas I, (in case it was not known), would prefer to leave town until January 2nd.
You don't have to TELL her that's what you're doing, there must be something
you could ask for that you could inevitably give back to her in some way.
11-10-2008, 11:48 AM
#14
Originally Posted by Bass,Nov 10 2008, 03:44 PM
Bill ALWAYS gives me the best gifts
one year he gave me a set of kick ass steak knifes and then last year he gave me a big ass bottle of Makers
one year he gave me a set of kick ass steak knifes and then last year he gave me a big ass bottle of Makers
11-10-2008, 11:48 AM
#15
Originally Posted by Legal Bill,Nov 10 2008, 03:36 PM
I'm going to cut back this year.
he's coming this year.
11-10-2008, 11:48 AM
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So let me get this straight Erick - Wendell's +1 is your Christmas elf? Now that's a scary thought!!!!
Yup the holidays are crazy. I agree the exchanging of gift cards, when no gift is really necessary is a bit silly. I think people feel they should give something to show the receiver they care. But somtimes no material thing is needed - how about just giving someone your time to help out instead.
Like for instance - in the case of aging parents if they need stuff done around the house they can no longer do themselves, give them a "gift certificate" for one day's worth of work, etc.
I've gotten quite a bit of my Christmas shopping done this weekend so I'm in pretty good shape. There might be a couple more things I'll pick up on a whim if I'm so inclined but for the most part everyone's done.
Yup the holidays are crazy. I agree the exchanging of gift cards, when no gift is really necessary is a bit silly. I think people feel they should give something to show the receiver they care. But somtimes no material thing is needed - how about just giving someone your time to help out instead.
Like for instance - in the case of aging parents if they need stuff done around the house they can no longer do themselves, give them a "gift certificate" for one day's worth of work, etc.
I've gotten quite a bit of my Christmas shopping done this weekend so I'm in pretty good shape. There might be a couple more things I'll pick up on a whim if I'm so inclined but for the most part everyone's done.
11-10-2008, 11:50 AM
#18
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Originally Posted by NH_s2k_Guy,Nov 10 2008, 03:47 PM
I'm with you, someone needs to start an island where we can go until Jan. 2.
You don't have to TELL her that's what you're doing, there must be something
you could ask for that you could inevitably give back to her in some way.
You don't have to TELL her that's what you're doing, there must be something
you could ask for that you could inevitably give back to her in some way.
I don't get a tie rack this holiday season.