tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post3874646539848670247..comments2024-03-27T06:09:04.368-04:00Comments on Blogging, Near Philadelphia: Celebrate: Two ThoughtsNancy Near Philadelphiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08803134620826322075noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-85917678229975222112008-11-26T15:14:00.000-05:002008-11-26T15:14:00.000-05:00I dropped in on Marlene - been living on a budget ...I dropped in on Marlene - been living on a budget for 25 years and although I make a lot more money now, found it a sensible way to continue to live. When everyone else in my family is having money problems, I've got a bit socked away for emergencies and I live within my means. Got a credit card when my son went to college because I couldn't get his student loan without "credit" (apparently paying rent and car payments isn't "credit"). Keep it extremely low and refuse all offers to raise it. Pay it off each month, if I happen to use it, which I think really annoys the credit card company! My son learned the value of family, not things - and he never felt he was deprived.suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13432352442859238887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-78492393976587431412008-11-25T21:58:00.000-05:002008-11-25T21:58:00.000-05:00I've been to Marlene's - and enjoyed the comments ...I've been to Marlene's - and enjoyed the comments she already has - and posted one also.<BR/><BR/>We like to get and receive gifts - but not too many so our family likes to donate to the food bank and give to others that are in need, or help serve meals for the homeless - really makes you feel good about the holidays.JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12621061028973446378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-61094270937562604062008-11-25T20:49:00.000-05:002008-11-25T20:49:00.000-05:00Last year we all agreed that we already have too m...Last year we all agreed that we already have too much STUFF. Last year most of our gifts were food, because it's the kind of STUFF you can get rid of, which cuts down on the clutter of STUFF. We shall do the same this year and the economy has nothing to do with it. <BR/>Congratulations on the 600. That's a lotta STUFF to write about. Good STUFF to read.Guenveur in Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08578506650432170771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-13800932414951227952008-11-25T18:27:00.000-05:002008-11-25T18:27:00.000-05:00I read Marlene's blog but, like Suzan, the economy...I read Marlene's blog but, like Suzan, the economy has not really impacted on my life at this point (of course I am writing from Canada!). However, the kids and I have cut way back on giftgiving over the years. I have all I really need and the kids (26 and 28) seem to be doing fine as well. We're much more inclined to buy gifts for the needy and donate them through various charities.<BR/><BR/>Congratulations on your 600th!!! post! I enjoy reading them almost daily. (p.s. did you try the Vicks on your feet?)<BR/>Lurking LindaLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12057026061540725756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-57477821391781987952008-11-25T15:09:00.000-05:002008-11-25T15:09:00.000-05:00congrats on 600 posts.......congrats on 600 posts.......Chookyblue......https://www.blogger.com/profile/03673183082274488600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-40536704265870453592008-11-25T11:01:00.000-05:002008-11-25T11:01:00.000-05:00I agree $600 is way to much. Maybe the mon can rew...I agree $600 is way to much. Maybe the mon can rewrap some of the gifts and donate to a family that didn;t get anything last year. Or tell the child that Xmas was cancelled because lack of money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-48204471214483720492008-11-25T10:10:00.000-05:002008-11-25T10:10:00.000-05:00I popped over to Marlene's blog to discover that s...I popped over to Marlene's blog to discover that she lives very near where I spent 30+ years of my life. Thank you for the link!<BR/><BR/>The economy truly did not have much impact on my personal decision to cut back this year. I think I am just tired of feeling so overwhelmed by the shopping and worrying about what to get for whom. Everyone is getting something that I am making and my kids and their families are getting something a little extra in the form of gift cards. I used to really dislike gift cards. Now, not so much. I think it has something to do with my age!Three Birds Inspiredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10462935193167668508noreply@blogger.com