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By: Some thoughts on frugal gift giving

Some thoughts on frugal gift giving — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:56:04 +0000

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By: sage | green frugal parenting » Blog Archive » the goose is getting fat: 98 days to christmas ‘08!

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:18:55 +0000

[...] advice, nicely presented, and timely, with the holiday run-up upon us. I love Kelly’s post at Almost Frugal about gift giving ideas, too. Skip to My Lou has some pretty and easy homemade gifts for adults and [...]

By: Abby

Abby — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:12:36 +0000

Thanks for the comment on my site. So far, we've already gotten two other comments about gift-giving and, since I'm doing a giveaway, I'm expecting at least a few more. Abby's last blog post..Frugality can be great exercise!

By: Frugal Babe » Archive » Labor Day Round Up

Frugal Babe » Archive » Labor Day Round Up — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 06:13:26 +0000

[...] story. I would have a much harder time with that. Almost Frugal has a great list of ideas for frugal gift-giving. I would love a gift-certificate to a thrift store, or a donation to an organization that I [...]

By: Abby

Abby — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:54:46 +0000

Times are definitely tight for my husband and I this year — he’s on unemployment, I’m on disability — so homemade gifts will be popular in my category. I’m working on a few beading projects. Perhaps if I find a good crocheting/knitting project I’ll take one or two (small) ones up.

Homemade gifts always seem to go over well because people are touched by your effort. Heck, I’ve given crocheted scarves to people who knit, and they gushed.

Personally, what matters to me is the thought. I will always be polite and thank someone for any gift. But I’d rather have one present that was really thoughtful and sweet than a bunch of stuff clearly picked up on the run. So homemade gifts are great! My aunt and uncle have a standing birthday present for me of homemade pesto and jam plus a nice card. And every year I’m thrilled.

I know for a fact that many of my mom’s gifts are either free-to-her (via rebates or MyPoints for gift cards) but they’re still useful and great to receive.

Honestly, the whole thrift store question is a bit of a conundrum, though. You said if it “obviously” came from a thrift store. This to me means it’s obviously worn or used. If it looked like someone ran into a thrift store, closed their eyes and pointed to find the gift… well that would kind of suck. If it were still useful and/or thoughtful, I wouldn’t care.

But then I am planning on going to Value Village’s big 50% off sale tomorrow to see if there are any great gift finds. So clearly the source of the present isn’t as important to me as the thought behind it.

Abby’s last blog post..Frugality can be great exercise!

By: Link Love: Gift Giving, Making Ends Meet, Envelope Budgeting « Saving Money Ideas

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:46:48 +0000

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By: Debt-be-Gone Roundup « My Daily Dollars

Debt-be-Gone Roundup « My Daily Dollars — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:35:39 +0000

[...] sins. Get Rich Slowly has some excellent advice for budget planning. Almost Frugal offers some clever, frugal gifts. Simple Mom has put together her first eBook, full of tips for spring cleaning for normal people. [...]