Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. 30 Free (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas: 1. Do your friends and family call you the most organized person EVER? Family Heirlooms.
Family Balance Sheet
DECEMBER 3, 2014
There’s outside pressure during Christmas to spend lavishly only to have the recipient not really like the gift or even use it. I read recently that Americans will spend on average of $800 on Christmas. 10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas. Family Heirlooms. A Homemade Meal. Baked Goods. Private Lessons.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 20, 2013
Don’t get me wrong, I’m no scrooge, but I don’t get into the Christmas spirit because of gifts. Families playing football in the back yard after a turkey feast; grandparents watching Christmas Vacation with their grandchildren; decorating the Christmas tree and remembering just how each ornament came about.
Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 28, 2012
It seems that word when associated with Christmas trees provokes much debate. Part of me was embarrassed to admit it, but here goes: We have an artificial pre-lit Christmas tree. Such as our "First Christmas Together" ornament given by a great aunt as a wedding gift. Have you put your Christmas tree up yet?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 19, 2013
We spoiled our children and we apparently are even more intent on doing so with our grandchildren! Boomers claim to have redefined many aspects of life – from open family dialoge to ways to influence politics, now are they redefining grandparenthood? My parents were somewhat more interactive with their grandchildren (my kids).
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 12, 2014
While we laud these types of recordings, we often never think to record ourselves and our own family members’ stories. My uncle did film her walking through the cemetery where her family is buried sharing the stories of her deceased relatives, which is an important part of our family history.
The Frugal Girl
DECEMBER 4, 2023
I saw that you don’t exchange Christmas gifts with nieces and nephews on your side. What did Christmas and birthday gifts for nieces and nephews look like when they were young? I also saw a post on Christmas traditions you do. I’ve gotten to the point that I really dread Christmas.
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