Frugal Christmas
Friday, October 27, 2006
I want to thank all those who gave me some great jar recipes and websites. I appreciate it. I will definately be using some of them.
I have always tried to give something to each person in my family something for Christmas even if I have been completely broke. I don't do this because I expect gifts in return. I actually just enjoy watching them open their gifts. I don't think they understand this concept because they act funny if they didn't get me something in return. Giving is my Christmas fun.
My sister asked me the other day what I wanted for Christmas. She is more broke than I am, but she too likes to give so I told her toilet paper. She laughed and asked, " Are you joking?". I said that toilet paper is a necessity that I have to have and it doesn't spoil and size or color don't matter. She looked at me funny and said okay. I have always been the weird one in the family.
One year I asked for shampoo/conditioner, towels, garbage bags. I have all the knicknacks that I will ever need so I ask for household products. I love it even though it may be a little weird. One year, as a special treat for me, my mother bought me 2 ribeyes. Nothing says Christmas like red meat. (HA HA HA)
Enjoy the holidays and don't get caught up in the hype. Remember family is more important than material things. Give the gift of time if you are short on cash. I'd rather spend time with the family than have a bunch of dust catchers.
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