tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post4599455843640995637..comments2024-03-29T16:21:59.295+11:00Comments on My Abundant Life: Christmas Presents On A BudgetWendy Gowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-58992942323319022382016-11-30T09:18:19.141+11:002016-11-30T09:18:19.141+11:00Dear Wendy, I'm sending some blog love your wa...Dear Wendy, I'm sending some blog love your way, in my post on Goats Milk Soap. I've mentioned your gorgeous rose and leaf shaped soaps, so I hope you get some visitors! Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-84561210119364950212016-11-23T01:44:43.165+11:002016-11-23T01:44:43.165+11:00I remember one year I was so broke I didn't kn...I remember one year I was so broke I didn't know what to do for presents.<br />I make bathroom and toilet signs for my Mum to put on her doors by sewing cross stitch signs. They were still in the house when it was sold after my parents passed away. I also made short bread biscuits for some of my other family members and made up hampers from my baking and other cheap finds. We had a Kris Kingle at work so I bought a nice plate from the op shop and put homemade biscuits on it and wrapped them in a cello oven bag with a pretty ribbon. I think the recipient love them. This year things are a bit tight due to me working casual due to my health. We have adopted the Samaratian's purse idea where we will buy only what we need not what we want. So if the girls need something for school or to wear they will get that. I love the lettuces in a basket.Janine 16https://www.blogger.com/profile/12355965470722258834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-84900228307995858862016-11-22T20:59:04.320+11:002016-11-22T20:59:04.320+11:00Those lettuce seedlings in a basket are pure geniu...Those lettuce seedlings in a basket are pure genius.Phil Poggeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528068263542083696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-84115064499516773842016-11-22T10:02:14.228+11:002016-11-22T10:02:14.228+11:00Hi Wendy,
Great post!!!
I'll be using some of...Hi Wendy,<br /><br />Great post!!!<br />I'll be using some of your ideas this Christmas. Now to get the Inlaws to appreciate handmade gifts....<br /><br />MaureenMaureennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-33157029354557018772016-11-21T17:51:18.927+11:002016-11-21T17:51:18.927+11:00A great post Wendy! I only buy store bought gifts ...A great post Wendy! I only buy store bought gifts for my immediate family and thats what we budget for. Our budget doesn't extend to friends but this year I will get baking and make some yummy biscuits for friends and work colleagues. Those who are good at sewing can make something too!<br />Store bought christmas gifts are bought earlier in the year when there are mid year sales so that we can afford nice presents without the nice big price tag. I'm happy to say that all our gifts for this Christmas are sorted and already wrapped so no stress on me this year. It pays to be organised! <br /><br />AmyAmy Milliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16680311473217162840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-88131453525920275542016-11-21T17:27:08.656+11:002016-11-21T17:27:08.656+11:00Wonderful ideas Wendy! I'm loving your soaps, ...Wonderful ideas Wendy! I'm loving your soaps, and can see the leaf mould I sent you has been used well. I'm so pleased! Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-7018756570670118622016-11-21T11:31:05.827+11:002016-11-21T11:31:05.827+11:00Many of the gifts you mention--good suggestions, a...Many of the gifts you mention--good suggestions, all--are what we give to people we aren't really close to, "just because." A number of years ago, I decided we would give to immediate family only. If a neighbor gives me something, I thank them...but I don't run out and buy or make something for them. After about two years, people that are just peripheral to your life stop giving to you...probably with a big sigh of relief. This is a huge timesaver and moneysaver at a busy time of year. My advice is to put your time and your money into the people you love the most. PS My kids are grown now, but I never gave teacher gifts. I did take the time to write each of them a nice note, which I believe was appreciated more than some of the gifts they got. In really special circumstances, I sent a copy of the note to their supervisor.mikemaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06569666073239903588noreply@blogger.com