tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718743594504287977.post7447677705811224792..comments2024-02-02T04:26:58.941-08:00Comments on My Year Without Spending: Super-Frugal Holiday GiftsAngelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599239118658166008noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718743594504287977.post-43950589773217272202010-04-21T11:53:51.123-07:002010-04-21T11:53:51.123-07:00I have made a note on my gift ideas list re. the w...I have made a note on my gift ideas list re. the wool socks from REI. About five years ago I found some neat wool socks at Whole Foods (I think it was Wild Oats then) that I gave for Christmas and my mother still wears them and raves about them.RobbieKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15879069758344945795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718743594504287977.post-65563350765224212962009-12-24T16:20:42.493-08:002009-12-24T16:20:42.493-08:00Just happened across your blog.
I am a major Grinc...Just happened across your blog.<br />I am a major Grinch at Christmas.<br />I used to feel pressured into giving gifts that I could not afford to people who don't want or need anything.<br /> I must agree with your sentiments. <br /> In addition to staying within your budget it is most important to give someone something they will actually use and want. <br /> My 70 year old friend living on a fixed income in Florida doesn't need another ceramic cat. But a nice gift card for Home Depot, Subway or Cracker Barrel would make her day. <br /> It may not be the most personal item but it will certainly go to good use. <br /> Good, thoughtful post.<br /> ThanksSunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04938390063939909939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718743594504287977.post-50014327607780286182009-12-03T12:48:07.205-08:002009-12-03T12:48:07.205-08:00Thanks for the link love!
The pic you have, I en...Thanks for the link love! <br /><br />The pic you have, I ended up paying $11 for my can. Must of been shopping at the wrong place! But I love their tea and it takes a long time to finish a can. Cinnamon plum? Haven't tried that one. Sounds yummy. <br /><br />I really think I may put a Trader Joe's gift basket for a couple of people; like my coworker for the secret santa. I think a basket of chocolate goodies will do well to be received. <br /><br />Bath & Body Works is a great place to find deals on lotions & soaps. Smell so pretty, too!Money Funkhttp://www.moneyfunk.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718743594504287977.post-76224472020867874882009-11-21T19:11:47.137-08:002009-11-21T19:11:47.137-08:00hiptobeme- Oh, that's a great idea. I think it...hiptobeme- Oh, that's a great idea. I think it's fine to give gifts that are used when someone loves them. In fact, I had a friend who would give people something they admired, as a gift. he said it was a way to not get too attached to things, to sort of pass them on when it's time. I think it's a lovely philosophy. I think I'll try to get better at that in fact. <br /><br />Cate- yes, tea is such a nice but simple gift. For one thing, you can share a particular favorite type of tea. Another gift I have loved is a beautiful ceramic one-cup teapot. I loved it so much that I wanted to use it, so I started drinking tea more often.<br /><br />This Thrifted Life- thanks for the tip, I generally buy tea at World Market, but it's not really cheap. <br /><br />Thanks Jennifer- those are so sweet- I have always loved photos as ornaments... we have ornaments that are photos of ghandi and MLK on our tree! My husband made them and hung them up one year and I kept them. <br /><br />JanKnitz- It's true about the Republic of Tea! They last a really long time, and I love the canisters. I love to give bread too, that's a great idea for the presentation. <br /><br />Thanks everyone for your ideas and for commenting!Angelahttp://myyearwithoutspending.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718743594504287977.post-2967172162730417832009-11-20T17:47:36.082-08:002009-11-20T17:47:36.082-08:00I used to steer away from the Republic of Teas bec...I used to steer away from the Republic of Teas because they seemed so expensive. Those cannisters can cost between $8.99 and $12.99 and you can buy a box of most other brands under $5.<br /><br />But what I didn't realize is that they will have 50 or 60 teabags in one of those cannisters! That's a lot of tea. When you price it out per cup, it's really less expensive than many other brands. The cans are so nice they are almost a gift themselves. <br /><br />I make a lot of bread as gifts, but usually I buy a basket and a colorful kitchen towel at the dollar store to put the bread in. It's a nice presentation and the recipient has something useful when the bread is gone.JanKnitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178703790352191912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718743594504287977.post-19248858229628294332009-11-20T07:49:40.705-08:002009-11-20T07:49:40.705-08:00Thanks for your post! Check out my blog for senti...Thanks for your post! Check out my blog for sentimental photo gifts that help you reuse items that would otherwise end up in the trash!<br /><br />http://greenearthgoodies.wordpress.com<br /><br />Thanks and enjoy!Jennifer @ GEGhttp://greenearthgoodies.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718743594504287977.post-4089968577277120412009-11-20T05:06:42.805-08:002009-11-20T05:06:42.805-08:00I also love giving tea, and you can find lots of n...I also love giving tea, and you can find lots of nice options on a budget at places like Tuesday Morning and even Big Lots.This Thrifted Lifehttp://thisthriftedlife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718743594504287977.post-15347962589056737402009-11-19T14:53:01.837-08:002009-11-19T14:53:01.837-08:00I love the tea idea. My best friend once mailed me...I love the tea idea. My best friend once mailed me a box with something like 8 boxes of tea in it for my birthday. I liked it so much, she gave my husband and I a similar wedding gift. It was really thoughtful, and we didn't have to worry about where to put it so as not to hurt her feelings or anything like that.<br /><br />Also, thanks for linking!Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16264419866877407201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718743594504287977.post-35549667391614829222009-11-19T10:30:28.711-08:002009-11-19T10:30:28.711-08:00I was at a loss as to what to give a friend one ye...I was at a loss as to what to give a friend one year. I had no idea what she liked/needed/wanted. My mum suggested I give her a handmade set of cannisters (they were ceramic victorian houses and the roofs were the lids, neat) that she had complimented on her last visit. They were not getting any use from me so I boxed them up and gave them to her. She liked them! Regifting isn't always such a bad thing.Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03085726967915538939noreply@blogger.com