tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post8137971568481550093..comments2024-03-29T16:21:59.295+11:00Comments on My Abundant Life: Gifts For Under $5Wendy Gowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-41042979043885111112019-12-21T13:47:29.775+11:002019-12-21T13:47:29.775+11:00I was given a huge number of crafting books from a...I was given a huge number of crafting books from a friend to pass on. Divided them up to suit each receiver and wrapped with a fun little note to recipient. All the books look brand new and feel new. Cost was a few cents each gift as all I paid for were the tiny gift bows. Wrapping has been in the stash for a few years as were the gift tags. Pretty bows cost very little.<br />They have gone to folk who I do not normally buy presents for and this made it possible to indulge in the Christmas spirit of giving.<br />Last year we won many hams in a raffle. We gifted them to folk who would otherwise have not had one.<br />Family gifts are simple with hand made cards and clothing or gift cards to suit.Patricianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-63905169840478523792019-12-19T23:46:55.289+11:002019-12-19T23:46:55.289+11:00Fantastic gift ideas Wendy. They all look and soun...Fantastic gift ideas Wendy. They all look and sound great!<br /><br />I'm not doing Christmas gifts this year, but will keep these ideas in mind for next time, thank you for sharing.<br /><br />Love Tania xxx<br /><br />Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-33363619428421665502019-12-19T15:31:07.115+11:002019-12-19T15:31:07.115+11:00I'm sitting either a cup and saucer or a mug o...I'm sitting either a cup and saucer or a mug on 4 boxes of twinning tea bags total cost $5 each gift wrapping in pre used cellophane with a pre loved ribbon. A jar of Jarrah coffee and a mug gifted wrapped $4. Vintage plates look great with a few chocolate strawberries, this year i'm also turning Chocolate Royal biscuits into little decorated puddings.I have cut down on what i spent this year which has enabled me to donate to 6 charities at Christmas time and also give 7 dignity bags to the charity. People have enough stuff so a small treat gives more enjoyment.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439350139742652550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-90960033967434559912019-12-19T13:18:01.270+11:002019-12-19T13:18:01.270+11:00This comment has been removed by the author.Robynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07402139034285443913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-35232848851900177232019-12-19T09:52:33.811+11:002019-12-19T09:52:33.811+11:00I used your hot chocolate recipe and just tweaked ...I used your hot chocolate recipe and just tweaked it to the individual tastes. I love your recipes. Berniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18420022045202632797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-84891465231699866902019-12-18T22:49:37.437+11:002019-12-18T22:49:37.437+11:00Yes certainly will continue in prayer Wendy!!Yes certainly will continue in prayer Wendy!!Robynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07402139034285443913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-52176942766296082232019-12-18T20:04:30.645+11:002019-12-18T20:04:30.645+11:00Your gifts sound fabulous Maureen. Your gifts sound fabulous Maureen. Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-48917458359234958212019-12-18T20:03:40.084+11:002019-12-18T20:03:40.084+11:00Thankyou Robyn. Please continue to prayer. We st...Thankyou Robyn. Please continue to prayer. We still have a family member who is unwell and just started a new round of chemo. So far so good Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-59188434601902015042019-12-18T20:02:06.690+11:002019-12-18T20:02:06.690+11:00Thankyou SuzanThankyou SuzanWendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-61421560641925564262019-12-18T20:01:53.164+11:002019-12-18T20:01:53.164+11:00Thankyou Julia. We are well and looking forward t...Thankyou Julia. We are well and looking forward to Christmas.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-7471096116081301522019-12-18T20:01:05.380+11:002019-12-18T20:01:05.380+11:00You are very blessed Jane and an embroidered hand ...You are very blessed Jane and an embroidered hand towel set sounds like a fabulous gift.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-36077801917426128182019-12-18T19:59:48.624+11:002019-12-18T19:59:48.624+11:00I love your idea Meg and Aldi do sell lovely hand ...I love your idea Meg and Aldi do sell lovely hand towels.<br /><br />We still have a very sick family member who is under going a new round of chemo treatments. We are hoping this will heal her body.<br /><br />We can't wait for Christmas. It will be exciting to have a baby in the house again.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-20196664159487413202019-12-18T19:56:20.563+11:002019-12-18T19:56:20.563+11:00I love this idea Bernie. I'll be adding it to...I love this idea Bernie. I'll be adding it to my gift ideas list to make next year. Thanks for sharing.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-49764124805351978052019-12-18T15:41:24.835+11:002019-12-18T15:41:24.835+11:00Fantastic ideas especially on the colanders, I’ll ...Fantastic ideas especially on the colanders, I’ll be looking out for these now. On Sunday, I gave Christmas presents as Moo Royal puddings and Truffles, they loved them.Maureennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-43374837182375646952019-12-18T15:17:02.947+11:002019-12-18T15:17:02.947+11:00Your back Wendy, welcome ......haven't even re...Your back Wendy, welcome ......haven't even read your post, just excited your back. Hope all is well with your family, have been praying for you, Robyn S.ARobynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07402139034285443913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-27283887158293177362019-12-18T13:16:24.161+11:002019-12-18T13:16:24.161+11:00hi wendy, it is soooo nice to hear from you again,...hi wendy, it is soooo nice to hear from you again, i hope you are all well. what lovely gifts. julia<br />jaspar52https://www.blogger.com/profile/15331281574347273700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-58817148052068267302019-12-18T09:30:12.680+11:002019-12-18T09:30:12.680+11:00I am lucky enough to have been given an embroidery...I am lucky enough to have been given an embroidery machine. I purchased a set of 2 handtowels with 2 facecloths for $4, I embroider the same motif onto a towel and facecloth and get two gift for the $4 outlay. I can change the motif to suit the gender of the gift receiver. I also purchase cheap sets of tea towels and embroider and applique onto these to suit the person receiving. Once again a cheap but useful gift.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-42484726902437075972019-12-18T07:05:38.308+11:002019-12-18T07:05:38.308+11:00Lots of lovely ideas for Christmas gifts, Wendy. I...Lots of lovely ideas for Christmas gifts, Wendy. I love the hampers you've made up in the colanders and I will be looking for pretty vintage plates in op-shops for gifts next year as that's such a sweet idea. One frugal gift I made this year were drawstring bags, using fabrics from my stash, which I filled with scented nail-care products, and parcelled up with organic cotton hand towels I bought much earlier in the year from Aldi. <br /><br />I hope all is well for your family and that you are looking forward to Christmas and the new year to come. MegXx<br /><br />Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-74687646799335652172019-12-18T06:58:37.847+11:002019-12-18T06:58:37.847+11:00Great ideas. I have used op shops to buy pretty cu...Great ideas. I have used op shops to buy pretty cups and saucers and I add some home made hot chocolate mix this Christmas. I can make the mix to each persons liking using skim milk powder instead of full cream. I also can swap sugar for Stevia for my sister. I add coffee to make a mocca for my brother-in-law (he gets a mug op shop of course). They look lovely with a pretty ribbon. I also add a teaspoon, I have found some wonderful shapes and designs in the op shops.<br />Have wonderful Christmas with your family.Berniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18420022045202632797noreply@blogger.com