Comments on: The Economy

By: Tara

Tara — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:44:51 +0000

Hi there--I just wanted to say that I really enjoy your blog, both in content and design. Fabulous job!

By: robert bourne

robert bourne — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:58:26 +0000

wheeww i thought it was me that was the cause..thanks for taking the pressure off..:)

By: simplyjacy

simplyjacy — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:46:14 +0000

that seemed like a sudden change for you guys. anyway, what's important is that your family will be together this Christmas with or without gifts.

By: Emily

Emily — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 09:10:04 +0000

Years ago my family and I decided not to give gifts until after Xmas, then you get all the clearance sale prices. I don't go to my MIL's until after Xmas as well, and I am able to buy better gifts cheaper.

By: Bobby Revell

Bobby Revell — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 03:32:10 +0000

Hi Andrea! The truth is, you are in fact helping the economy by not incurring excessive credit debt - which on a deeper level is a major culprit in the economy. The way I see giving presents, is adults don't have to and it's ok. In my family, only the children get things because it brightens their lives and creates memories. I really don't even want to receive presents either, everyone needs to be smart about their finances. It's nice to meet you by the way! :smile:

By: blazin

blazin — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 01:10:19 +0000

I know what you mean. Me and mine do not celebrate Christmas. Its actually such a relief not to feel the pressure financiall. We do give our children gifts throughout the year we just choose not to celebrate X-mas due to its origins.

By: Bingkee

Bingkee — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:46:27 +0000

You don't need to apologize. Sometimes we just need to do what we need to do.

By: Shinade

Shinade — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:17:07 +0000

hey we've done all of the above and none worked in our family either. But, in our family it was my oldest daughtwer who couldn't stick to the rules.

Good for you and enjoy your money and Christmas!:-)

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:13:46 +0000

Thanks. I will think of you while I am working overtime trying to bring it back. lol

By: Justin

Justin — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:14:19 +0000

I wish my family were like this (the last part, we are more like the first). I've never been a big fan of either giving or receiving gifts and believe holiday's like Christmas are more about giving to people who really need something as well as visiting family as opposed to loading up on technological crap.

Unfortunatly the rest of my family doesn't feel this way and I end up spending my meager college salary savings for the year on gizmos and gadgets nobody is likely to use. Thankfully, we're doing a secret santa this year which limits what I actually have to purchase.