tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739789336668713215.post1169269592119078403..comments2023-04-27T05:57:50.562-06:00Comments on Frugally Yours: I LOVE CHRISTMAS!Erin B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14914862798759249149noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739789336668713215.post-13576529623833461692009-12-08T00:28:40.857-07:002009-12-08T00:28:40.857-07:00Don't feel bad. I know you weren't dissing...Don't feel bad. I know you weren't dissing my blog. <br />You are getting something VERY VERY yummy from me. So yummy in fact that I might have to make another batch because I might have eaten the one that was supposed to go to you- YES a whole batch...! *shame*<br />Don't stay away- comment all you like! I rarely get offended...we are both just so opinionated... :)Erin B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14914862798759249149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739789336668713215.post-19714229818920704172009-12-05T13:18:21.903-07:002009-12-05T13:18:21.903-07:00Erin. I hope I am getting something yummy from yo...Erin. I hope I am getting something yummy from you for Christmas. I love your consumables. I will consume anything you want to make for me.....yummy!<br /><br />I feel bad. It wasn't my intention to sound like I was dissing your blog. I like you ideas. I just lack the ability to write my thoughts correctly. Hence why I do not blog & should stay away from blogs. ;)Brendanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739789336668713215.post-85439212623388352142009-12-04T14:49:58.634-07:002009-12-04T14:49:58.634-07:00Brenda- you are like me. We budget year round for ...Brenda- you are like me. We budget year round for Christmas and Birthdays- which is the only way I can justify being able to buy a TV this year...because we've been saving for it...all year... <br /><br />As per the consumables...I agree with what you are saying but disagree as well. I wouldn't recommend accepting cookies from a homeless man on the street as a Christmas gift...however, if the consumables are coming from someone you trust (ie: me) then I see no reason in not liking the gift, especially when you consider the time and effort the giver put into making the consumable gift. On that same note, generally the only people who will be giving you consumable gifts are those who you trust and know your tastes- kwim?? Are you planning on giving any consumables this year?? LOL- I know you are...so...<br /><br />Now as per your first comment re: being frugal and still giving gifts you know the person will like, I completely agree. However, you don't have to be breaking the bank for every single person you know. It's not practical, and while it may be nice to spoil everyone on your list, it's not necessary. Some people (like myself) would be just as happy getting a box of chocolates or a family picture...you know?? <br /><br />My intent was not to tell people to stopping spending money on gifts, rather it was to show them another way and to have them question the ways they currently spend their money. We each have our ways of doing Christmas and I was merely sharing mine. And FYI- you are getting consumables from me this year... :)Erin B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14914862798759249149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739789336668713215.post-80964100576815974882009-12-03T13:20:36.221-07:002009-12-03T13:20:36.221-07:00Ok Erin you said I can comment, so here I go. You...Ok Erin you said I can comment, so here I go. You can live frugally and still buy presents that you think the person will like. If you just buy something to buy them something, then yes that is a waste. But if you go out knowing the person & buy with them and their tastes in mind I don't think it's a wasted gift. I, as a general rule, do not like consumable gfits. This is because I don't know what the person's hygene when it comes to mass producing food gifts are and, well you know I'm a bit neurotic. You are an exception, because I know you are as neurotic as I. I also budget Christmas all year round. I have a section in my budget called gifts and put money into it each month. This covers birthdays as well. Yes I put more in at Christmas, but I start in September and as my budgets are done 6 months in advanced I can easily tweek them as surprise expenses come up and still have enough money at Christmas.Brednanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739789336668713215.post-20625420051552043182009-12-03T12:52:53.427-07:002009-12-03T12:52:53.427-07:00Sara- this website is great!
http://www.pioneerthi...Sara- this website is great!<br />http://www.pioneerthinking.com/baths.html<br /><br />Tricia- I love those ideas. I'm actually going to do the chocolate dipped pretzles for some people this year!Erin B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14914862798759249149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739789336668713215.post-45369044581405804642009-12-02T19:57:45.589-07:002009-12-02T19:57:45.589-07:00Homemade Ideas:
Chocolate Dipped pretzels
Nuts and...Homemade Ideas:<br />Chocolate Dipped pretzels<br />Nuts and Bolts<br />Scrap booked mini albums<br />personalized calendarsDyrland Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960171061335575893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739789336668713215.post-45518307528315847962009-12-02T11:44:01.598-07:002009-12-02T11:44:01.598-07:00Hey lady! Would you happen to have a recipe for s...Hey lady! Would you happen to have a recipe for scented Epsom salts and homemade soap? I would love to make this for a couple girlfriends! and any homemade chocolate recipes?! let me know :) See you in class tonight!sara ritchienoreply@blogger.com