tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569836274403144322.post4124374592391518376..comments2023-10-16T00:49:44.150-07:00Comments on Anyway, I Was Just Thinking: Just say noUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569836274403144322.post-4098820579249173652011-11-24T17:05:21.257-08:002011-11-24T17:05:21.257-08:00Although I enjoy the idea of xmas, the reality of ...Although I enjoy the idea of xmas, the reality of it is becoming more and more painful!Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16290652070245595862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569836274403144322.post-53297518466575976172011-11-23T13:55:06.626-08:002011-11-23T13:55:06.626-08:00My mom gave to charities in everyone's names. ...My mom gave to charities in everyone's names. I thought that was lovely. We aren't exchanging this year, only giving the kids gifts. No one can afford it! I do love the idea of making things.Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14175778756449339363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569836274403144322.post-58323649494951351082011-11-22T15:13:11.165-08:002011-11-22T15:13:11.165-08:00this year our family is doing a yankee swap; every...this year our family is doing a yankee swap; every adult brings ONE gift to swap so we spend more time WITH each and less time opening presents.mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569836274403144322.post-46376263415639898262011-11-22T12:34:07.070-08:002011-11-22T12:34:07.070-08:00I hear ya. I like the idea of making things, doing...I hear ya. I like the idea of making things, doing things for/with people, making a donation to a favorite cause in their name, or even cash when necessary. I hate the notion that the amount of caring and thought can only be quantified by how much $$ is spent. That's bullshit. I see your humbug and raise you a harrumph.Liz T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10564960460513041752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569836274403144322.post-44277275736356131642011-11-22T12:26:42.098-08:002011-11-22T12:26:42.098-08:00Shopping is one of the main reasons I get into suc...Shopping is one of the main reasons I get into such bad moods in the Xmas season. I finally talked my sisters into not exchanging gifts, and I just give cash to my nieces. The last few years, I decided to just give cash to Mom, as well. Yeah, I know, not a lot of thought, and all. Last year, she gave me cash, too. The same amount as I gave her!<br /><br />My dear uncle used to say, "Frank Irwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09810371882645999798noreply@blogger.com