Christmas 2011, I wil not be spending any money. You heard me right.
I LOVE Christmas. The decorating, the spirit, the shopping, the wrapping, the air. I love it from about mid November to mid January, really. But let's face it; the commercialism, the money... it's ridiculous.
I don't come from one of those families that has cleverly adopted the 'gift exchange.' Nope. We buy for everyone. We enjoy gluttony and debt. Apparently.
All kidding aside, we enjoy the merriment and opening presents, food, etc. I have no desire to take away from that. One year, maybe ten years ago, I handmade all my presents. Not free, but cheap and of course the personal touch. So that's been done, and it's hard to figure taste, decor, etc.
But I decided, this year, no money.
So here are the rules. I CAN selln things or make money using FREE resources and that money CAN be spent, on supplies, etc. But no shopping, no spending.
I can't give away all my secrets, but it is well in the works. I do a little everyday and my gifts promise to be personal and something not to be soon forgotten.
We shall see. :)
More power to you!
ReplyDeleteWe are actually just about to celebrate last year's Christmas. With the move, we didn't really do it. I tend to keep my gifts to the minimum, though. Not a big spender.
Skin flint, even.
Love to hear how it goes! (And sorry for not being able to visit while your blogging really took off!)
Thanks! Today.... a mini-mural in the kitchen has been born...
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