GIFTS PURCHASES ARE LIMITED THIS YEAR --AND EVEN THEY WILL BE INEXPENSIVE
On a previous Christmas when it came to shopping, I used a list of all the names of persons of family and friends. This year, I did something differently. I've limited purchases and my list to immediate siblings and omitted extended family. It's not that I'm bieng a Scrooge, only just cutting back, and I've seem to have a different outlook in that I'm finding a truer meaning in Christmas other that commericial buying and giving. I'm not hindering that small children should be overlooked, but I enjoy seeing them excited about Christmas Day. Frankly, I still find it's an exciting time to remember the spiritual remembrance.
You may be feeling similiar to me as far as limiting your gifts. Of course it's up to you. I feel I can write and or talk with you about some thoughts of lifestyles. Which is what this blog is about. We have some kind of connection here. I think you'd agree on this ? I think practical serves as good gifts, and cutting your budget can keep you from feeling that you are being unfair in your gift giving...Inexpensive gifts are around, just shop look to find the best buy. It's fun though to see people who are normally negative being positive around this season. They tend to smile more and seem friendlier!
Gifts I did buy are inexpensive, practical and useful. I decided to give simple things that are needed for personal usages--this way I feel the gift will be more beneficial to them. When I stood in line last evening I looked in other shoppers purchases and noticed gifts they were buying were practical too. Gifts like coats, shoes, and winter wear I observed most. There wasn't a lot of toy purchases, and toys I saw were small. Anyway, I hope your gift buying serves a purpose of genuine caring and that your shopping experiences are pleasant.
You may be feeling similiar to me as far as limiting your gifts. Of course it's up to you. I feel I can write and or talk with you about some thoughts of lifestyles. Which is what this blog is about. We have some kind of connection here. I think you'd agree on this ? I think practical serves as good gifts, and cutting your budget can keep you from feeling that you are being unfair in your gift giving...Inexpensive gifts are around, just shop look to find the best buy. It's fun though to see people who are normally negative being positive around this season. They tend to smile more and seem friendlier!
Gifts I did buy are inexpensive, practical and useful. I decided to give simple things that are needed for personal usages--this way I feel the gift will be more beneficial to them. When I stood in line last evening I looked in other shoppers purchases and noticed gifts they were buying were practical too. Gifts like coats, shoes, and winter wear I observed most. There wasn't a lot of toy purchases, and toys I saw were small. Anyway, I hope your gift buying serves a purpose of genuine caring and that your shopping experiences are pleasant.
Early this morning I was so delighted with ways two people said they were giving. One gave gift bags to all her employees valued at $1.00. The other one said using Christmas cards enclosed with a $1.00 bill. How touching and thoughtful. It warmed our hearts. Thanks Dorothy & Imra for sharing your ways of giving . [Smiles to you both!]