No “Black” Days for Average Jane

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Did I hurl myself into the crowds to tussle for cheap electronics on "Black Friday"? Absolutely not. Did I spend the day yesterday, "Black Monday," ordering online bargains? No again.

While I was in Florida with all my relatives, we agreed that this year we would only buy Christmas gifts for the children. Everybody is equally broke right now, so I think it will come as a relief for us all.

That means I only need a baby boy gift (probably clothes) and a 5-year-old girl gift. Oh, and I should probably get something for my 21-year-old cousin since he’s a poor college student.

We’ll still get together for a lovely meal, cookies and good company. That’s the best part of the holiday anyway.

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4 responses to “No “Black” Days for Average Jane”

November 29, 2005

Stacie

I wish my family would do this, but if I suggest it, I look cheap cos we are the only ones with kids.

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November 29, 2005

cagey

BRAVO to your family. I could only be so lucky. For example, I still buy for grandparents that declare they don’t need anything (they don’t). However, we have toned down the gifts quite a bit over the years. This season, I am buying only gift certificates, but I am concentrating on locally owned”niche” stores to fit the person’s particular interests or hobbies. My goal is no chain store gift certs this year.

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November 29, 2005

Huts

We buy my grandparents ‘baskets’ of meat/cheese/fruit products. We are wittling it down to just kids, but 4/6 of us don’t have kids. The rest get a donation or $20 limit on their gift. My brother that has a kid and I have agreed to only buy for the kids, spouses and each other are out.

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November 29, 2005

The Misanthrope

That is the best way to celebrate Christmas.

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