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Two Simple Rules Keep Gift Giving to Budget - December 2018
Approximate $ Savings: $200
I would like to share a Christmas idea that gave me one of the most enjoyable Christmases I can remember. I am not a big fan of exchanging presents (except for giving to children in the family). When you have a large extended family with some having ample free cash and others not, it can cause embarrassing situations.
The best ever Christmas was one where we had two rules for giving presents:
1. it had to cost less than $5 or
2. it had to be handmade.
We had a great time thinking, planning and making things. I hunted at markets, and charity stores and found things like silk scarves and pretty trinket boxes. My sister-in-law made fabric totes out of old fabric. They were brilliant! Those who could cook made cookies and treats for those of us without kitchen skills. It was exciting and a Christmas to remember.
Contributed by Mimi
I would like to share a Christmas idea that gave me one of the most enjoyable Christmases I can remember. I am not a big fan of exchanging presents (except for giving to children in the family). When you have a large extended family with some having ample free cash and others not, it can cause embarrassing situations.
The best ever Christmas was one where we had two rules for giving presents:
1. it had to cost less than $5 or
2. it had to be handmade.
We had a great time thinking, planning and making things. I hunted at markets, and charity stores and found things like silk scarves and pretty trinket boxes. My sister-in-law made fabric totes out of old fabric. They were brilliant! Those who could cook made cookies and treats for those of us without kitchen skills. It was exciting and a Christmas to remember.
Contributed by Mimi