Frugal Christmas Usually Means a Practical Christmas
Christmas is a week away . . . if you want to keep it frugal, try to keep it practical.
By practical I mean things that are needed and used regularly. Practical gifts might include replacement of the old and worn out such as:
Practical gifts might also include "supplies":
My grandmother used to give us two gifts every Christmas:
She had the right idea by mixing a more frivolous gift and a more practical gift . . . she gave us joy on her limited budget.
To this day, I still prefer the more practical gifts . . . frugal Christmas gifts make more sense.
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By practical I mean things that are needed and used regularly. Practical gifts might include replacement of the old and worn out such as:
- A new iron and ironing board cover
- New Teflon fry pans
- Fresh dish or bath towels
Practical gifts might also include "supplies":
- Coffee beans and filters
- Popcorn for the popper
- Birdseed for the feeders
- Alcohol
My grandmother used to give us two gifts every Christmas:
- Some toy we wanted like a GI Joe
- A care package with some candy, new playing cards, fresh tube socks, toothpaste and a new toothbrush, and a book, among other more practical things
She had the right idea by mixing a more frivolous gift and a more practical gift . . . she gave us joy on her limited budget.
To this day, I still prefer the more practical gifts . . . frugal Christmas gifts make more sense.
Related posts:
Frugality Defined
More Thoughts on Frugality . . .
How Do You Know If You Are Frugal?
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Xmas Shopping Season-- Did You Save or Budget?
Xmas Shopping is Done
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Posted by DDFD at 12/18/2009 3:55 PM 
Categories: Personal Finance, Frugality, Personal Philosophy
Tags: Christmas Gifts Personal Finance Personal Philosophy Frugal Frugality Christmas Shopping
Categories: Personal Finance, Frugality, Personal Philosophy
Tags: Christmas Gifts Personal Finance Personal Philosophy Frugal Frugality Christmas Shopping
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