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Originally Posted by bdbmamaw  I know what you guys mean. I was watching a video of when the kids were small and we didn't have much money. I actually got excited over an electric blanket and a griddle...  ! It made me realize that every year the price of the gifts keeps going up and I don't seem as happy as I was in that video. So this year we are going back to the basics. We are really limiting our spending this year and buying way below our budget. I can actually feel myself getting excited again because I'm not worrying about money. I'll probably just bake cookies and such for friends. The whole family wants to do the same, so we exchanged names, so we only have to buy one gift for whomever we picked. And we put a limit on the price of the gift. It has really made a difference. So if you don't have much money, don't let it get you down!!! Just think of the fun from years gone by when you made homemade gifts. You might find your fondest memories were of times spent with those you love and that the price of the gift was not even close to being important. I wish you all a wonderful Christmas!!!! |
So true - wonderful post!
I still get excited over something small or something needed or especially anything handmade!
I asked for no gifts this year from anyone outside our family (since the family is doing the $30 dirty santa). I asked that if there was a need for gifts..to please think of the kids instead of me!
I still prefer handmade gifts over store bought...any day, for any occassion.
And for celebrations, such as my birthday...I always ask for something that the entire family can use or needs. Like a new iron or set of glasses or a donation to a charity, etc.
People seem to like that....and it is something small and simple and that can actually be used for years to come....not something that is the "in product" at the moment and will be tossed aside and forgotten in a few months.