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The Holidays on a tight budget

Asked Oct 27, 2010, 03:07 PM — 76 Answers
Hi Everyone,

Well it's getting close to Christmas, and many of us (myself included) are on a very tight budget this year. I thought that maybe we could all help each other out. No, I'm not talking about donating money, but maybe we can all help each other find those "must have" Christmas gifts for the lowest prices possible, so our kids and family can have a great Christmas this year.

So post what you're looking for, post your Christmas list, and let's see if we can all help find these items and save money doing it.

Also, how do you cut down that Christmas list? Who's on your list and why? Do you buy things just because someone has bought for you in the past, or do you just stick to those you're closest to, or you immediate family? Is it okay to cut people out because you really can't afford it? If so, how do you tell them, or do you tell them?

So many things to deal with when the holiday season is upon us. It's so stressful, especially when you don't have unlimited funds.

Maybe we can all help each other get through it this year.

This thread is open for any discussion, so come one come all.

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Nov 22, 2010, 02:10 AM
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The planes going to O'Hare will get confused.

Will you be selling tickets? (although all I have to do is set up a chair in the back yard and look to the west)

Are you mixing the sacred with the secular?

Ooops. Just got a call from my friend in Frankfort, wondering if the Star in the East has reappeared. Or is this the Rapture?
Secular WG, although, that presents an idea for next year in addition to what I already have. I can do half in sacred...

This year I got permission to also use half of each of my neighbors' yards since they don't do much decorating (sad I know ).
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Nov 22, 2010, 02:13 AM
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Do what I do every year. Give them Blue Shop Towels. Every one needs them. Every one uses them. Do you realize how many uses you can find for Blue Shop Towels? Limitless. Besides, one of my best friends works at the Blue Shop Towel factory so I get a whole case, at cost. It's a great gift and everyone seems very happy to get them. Plus, you can clean up the big Christmas mess with them. You know someone is going to drink too much Nog and fall out half way to the toilet and just let it rip all over the hall and the wall. No problem. Got Blue shop Towels on hand.
Also, I take them hunting with me. Blue Shop Towels are 100% better than toilet paper. Just don't use them at home. They plug the toilet.
Mag now that's an idea, practical and useful and since I spent so much already on decorating this is inexpensive too....what an idea, I like ideas!
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Nov 22, 2010, 05:12 AM
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I would love to J.

Duct tape is an essential along with twist ties, multiple outlets, ladders, many, many extension cords, remote controls, timers, and oh steady balance.....

I'll be out there tomorrow again.

WG....each night that 'glow' should be brighter.
911 on speed dial too.... for when you fall off the roof.
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Nov 22, 2010, 08:07 AM
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911 on speed dial too.... for when you fall off the roof.
Did that years ago and broke my neck, I have two vertebra from a dead person now.

I organized and officiated, got someone else to put them up...no second chances yeah know.
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Nov 22, 2010, 08:30 AM


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Secular WG, although, that presents an idea for next year in addition to what I already have. I can do half in sacred...
My kids used to love to go to McDonald's, not only for the Happy Meals but also to be able to drive past a certain house. The owners set up a Christmas display in the yard, on the house, and on the roof that took days to arrange. Every time you drove by, there was new stuff to see. Baby Jesus lay in his manger next to long lines of tall candy canes, Santa hung out near the angel on top of a manger, and drummer boys surrounded camels and wise men (or "wise guys," as my kids called them). Of course, strings of twinkling and flashing lights were draped over and around everything. Depending on weather, the display might last until February or March when it magically changed into Valentine's or St. Pat's displays.
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Nov 22, 2010, 08:40 AM
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Did that years ago and broke my neck, I have two vertebra from a dead person now.

I organized and officiated, got someone else to put them up...no second chances yeah know.
Ouch.....said that tongue in cheek, but yeah...it happens, and two of my classmates from high school are no longer with us because For falling from roofs. In their cases likely helped with consumption of adult beverages.

Luckily you didn't end up paralyzed or worse.

I know its a fear never far from my mind any time I have to get on my roof to clean the gutters.
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Nov 22, 2010, 09:05 AM
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Ouch.....said that tongue in cheek, but yeah...it happens, and two of my classmates from high school are no longer with us because For falling from roofs. In their cases likely helped with consumption of adult beverages.

Luckily you didn't end up paralyzed or worse.

I know its a fear never far from my mind any time I have to get on my roof to clean the gutters.
Actually that was the original diagnosis however the head of surgery at Rush University Medical Center performed what I call a miracle. I have a 4" x 4" piece of titanium and 6 titanium screws in my neck. No discomfort to speak of although I cannot turn my neck as far as I once did and some little nerve damage where I cannot feel anything in an area near my shoulder. However after the first two surgeons told my wife that I could die or be disabled I am indeed grateful.

Dr Burn did a miraculous job. After wards he did tell me that I had a 50 - 50 chance of surviving at all. So, needless to say I do not get up on a ladder without Marta yelling at me....

Overall though I am doing fine it was seven years ago.

By the way, when someone says that I have 'a screw loose' I do have to check.....
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