23-11-2009, 01:12 AM
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Re: Christmas presents
Originally Posted by buzzie
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Meg, I think food gifts are wonderful especially the ones you mentioned.
23-11-2009, 01:16 AM
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Re: Christmas presents
Originally Posted by Meg
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..thank you Buzzie , I forgot to mention the mincemeat for mincepies, that's home made too
My son just loves it and I hope he has a piece this Thanksgiving. (he's in Florida)
23-11-2009, 03:34 AM
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Re: Christmas presents
Originally Posted by Meg
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I don't buy present any more, I have done with all that nonsense 
Well almost, I buy a token present for son and DIL. Last year I had mugs and mouse mats printed with pictures of their dog Zak , they loved them and both took them to their offices
This year it will be lots of socks, home made pickled cabbage and a Christmas pudding (made with organic fruit and lots of brandy).
I don't get many gifts either which is fine, I am such an ungrateful picky madam I rarely like what I receive anyway.
23-11-2009, 11:40 AM
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Re: Christmas presents
I don't buy for many people now by mutual agreement, just my two sisters and their OH's, we only buy small gifts.I spend more on OH and daughter and don't have a budget, I look for things that they would like. We did agree though that we wouldn't spend the amounts of money we have in the past, it just gets ridiculous.
23-11-2009, 03:44 PM
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Re: Christmas presents
Originally Posted by moetmum
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I don't buy for many people now by mutual agreement, just my two sisters and their OH's, we only buy small gifts. I spend more on OH and daughter and don't have a budget, I look for things that they would like. We did agree though that we wouldn't spend the amounts of money we have in the past, it just gets ridiculous.
Pretty bad when you have to start quoting yourself. The minimum I spoke of is just what I have seen here in the building but I know those of you who have said this most likely don't want to cause an embarrassement to either party and it can work. Just not here, they are like children.
24-11-2009, 01:16 AM
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Re: Christmas presents
I had to laugh at Meg's post, as each and every year my husband says he hates how commercial it has all become now. I used to disagree, but don't anymore It seems to kick off earlier and earlier each and every year, with the emphasise on spend spend spend..... Fortunately we have a small family, so not too expensive!! We do get gifts for each other, and our budget is what we can comfortably afford.
P.s I wouldn't say "NO" to some pickled red cabbage
24-11-2009, 02:14 PM
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Re: Christmas presents
Originally Posted by dinahsmum
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I don't think it's any bad thing that people in general are cutting backEat drink and be merry by all means - but don't put yourself in hock for the whole of the next year through excesses
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