Comments on: Christmas Funk

By: SciFi Dad

SciFi Dad — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:48:05 +0000

I feel similarly sometimes, but then other times I look at my kid and get sucked into the "magic". SciFi DadÂ´s last blog post..The One That Got Away: Epilogue

By: Natalie

Natalie — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:02:54 +0000

I love receiving gift cards and that is what my very thoughtful stepmother usually sends me. I don’t ever think that she didn’t put thought into it, she is just a practical person and knows that I’ll get more use out of a gift card than something “she” may think is cool. She’s bought me actually gifts before, too (that I’ve loved), but I’m always happy to get a gift card. It is my opinion that the person receiving it should be greatful of any gift they receive.

I only buy for my mom, my dad and stepmom, Jacob (of course) and ocassionally his dad. If I’ve got extra money, I’ll buy for my good friend, Donna, but it is never expected. I don’t stress about this stuff. If I feel obligated to do anything, then I’m missing the point of it all, right?

(I’ve had the decorations up since November 17th)

Last year, I had about $50 to spend on my son, but I didn’t let it get me down. We still decorated. We still enjoyed the spirit and the cheer that the season brings.

Do you want to barf from my positivity yet? Because I do.

Now, if I could just be strong about teaching my son about the “real” meaning of Christmas.

HA! And isn’t it funny that the last post that pops up with commentluv is completely materialistic!

NatalieÂ´s last blog post..Vintage December â€˜07 – A Christmas Rhyme

By: kittenpie

kittenpie — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:32:17 +0000

I tend to shop all year, but that doesn’t help you right now. So my top two things?

1. Think about the person. Really think. What do they wear? What kind of jewelry? What colours? What kind of home decor do they have? what books or music or movies have they talked about? What hobbies do they have? Any collections? You can usually come up with something that works for them this way, by noticing and then really imagining what they might like.

2. Indigo.ca. Books, DVDs, CDS, and toys, all in one place, with free shipping over $39, which is easy to reach. You can shop for a lot of people at once this way – and they may even have online wish lists to shop from, so check their email addresses and see if anything comes up.

By: MC

MC — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:15:38 +0000

Our family has the holiday tradition of writing Christmas Wishlists with 5 things on it that we really want. We can always deviate from the list but it's usually get one thing off the list and a stocking stuffer. Easy peasy! MCÂ´s last blog post..Coping with Sugar Cookies

By: Shania

Shania — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:30:47 +0000

This is going to sound so…uppity? pretensious? You can feel free to throw ornaments at me, but I listen. Sometime throughout the year, people will mention something that they want or need, and I file that little tidbit away in my awesome steel trap mind and pull it out later for gift buying. I figure if I don’t know them well enough to know what they’d want, what the hell are they doing on my list? And then I buy them a gift card.

By: ali

ali — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:36:40 +0000

i fucking love gift cards. i love to get them. and to give them. they might not be super meaningful...but they are so useful!!! aliÂ´s last blog post..buddy the elf! whatâ€™s your favorite color?

By: Vic

Vic — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:14:58 +0000

I bully my family into telling me exactly what they want, just as everyone else does. The system seems to work quite well and the only time anyone's ended up with a duplicate gift is cos my dad went shopping on his own (men, eh!). Especially when I don't know the budget of the person who's asking for my wants, I always suggest book tokens to fuel my insatiable book habit. I find costume jewellery's a good bet for women (and older girls), toys are easy for the kids and I tear my hair out with men. They're impossible. Good luck! VicÂ´s last blog post..The Ghosts of Christmasâ€™ Passed

By: Diana

Diana — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:02:19 +0000

I feel the same way you do about gift cards. They seem like a cop-out to me. Though, I do like receiving and in that case I think of them more as a “I didn’t know what to get you so I played it safe, enjoy” kind of gift.

The season I still appreciate though. I’m one of those people who loves the holidays, gifts and all. I stress most over finding unique, affordable gifts for the kids in our extended family that are not 100% plastic.