tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809809639444040308.post6187610077426823372..comments2024-03-28T09:16:34.397-07:00Comments on Out My Window: Tuesday, Christmas guilt.Out My windowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809809639444040308.post-56432472418156845832011-12-28T07:14:43.166-08:002011-12-28T07:14:43.166-08:00This year was much less than previous years at our...This year was much less than previous years at our house too! I didn't do "filler gifts" this year either. Nobody complained or even noticed. The meal was cut back and I wasn't able to do any baking. I put in pies that I had froze this summer. No complaints. We are our own worst critic! It was simple and wonderful.B-Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11235470014295888935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809809639444040308.post-90371280631252952782011-12-27T23:10:34.133-08:002011-12-27T23:10:34.133-08:00Good for you! You have been SO busy all year that...Good for you! You have been SO busy all year that I hope you can kick back and relax a little in the coming year! About the time we got serious about paying off debt we really cut back on who we gave Christmas gifts to--it used to be our siblings and their kids but now their kids have kids and the number of presents needed was growing exponentially so we put a stop to that and now take family out for a nice dinner when we meet up, usually once a year.Cash Only Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13658816214856647685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809809639444040308.post-42219351610703136982011-12-27T18:15:45.131-08:002011-12-27T18:15:45.131-08:00I think you did great!
Cutting back is not the dea...I think you did great!<br />Cutting back is not the death knell for Christmas. It sounds like you still did a lot of celebrating.<br />This was our 1st Xmas with no Santa presents too. Youngest is almost 16 so I KNOW he doesn't believe in the guy in the sleigh...it's more like the mom in the minivan that provides his goodies!lol<br /><br />I only did 1 batch of 1 kind of cookie and 4 pies. Dinner was substantially cut down in volume as well.<br />Simplifying the Holidays sounds good to me!slugmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12728856166374248591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809809639444040308.post-40862429790555915002011-12-27T16:39:37.855-08:002011-12-27T16:39:37.855-08:00I cut back on the gifts, but not the food. I stil...I cut back on the gifts, but not the food. I still have leftover ham. But I like ham sandwiches, and I can freeze it for later. I still have some pie left, but not a lot. As for decorations, not even close, but then again, that is the BF's area. He got some new stuff (replacing some old) but still overspent on the decorations. Don't even want to see what the electric bill is going to be like.Rhitter94https://www.blogger.com/profile/14730386238190105989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809809639444040308.post-41536400428849237222011-12-27T15:45:46.079-08:002011-12-27T15:45:46.079-08:00no need to feel guilty kim! you did what worked an...no need to feel guilty kim! you did what worked and what helps you meet your debt reduction goals.<br /><br />We cut back a few years ago, my kids are in their 20's, they just get one present from us, thats plenty. DH & I give each other a present and then we buy something for DH's parents. Simplifying it has made the day is easier as kids grow up. We had a fantastic day.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08524541468790905722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809809639444040308.post-12123913208112636002011-12-27T15:42:41.682-08:002011-12-27T15:42:41.682-08:00We cut back alot of things this year. I told the k...We cut back alot of things this year. I told the kids to only ask for what they really needed. I did not buy any "filler" gifts like I normally would to make it look like more. We got them things they needed.<br /><br />I cut back to only the Christmas decorations that we love or that mean something to us. We also cut back alot on Christmas dinner and made it much more comfortable. <br /><br />Most people I know cut things this year. Now to continue this through the year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809809639444040308.post-56831127676258861302011-12-27T13:27:16.478-08:002011-12-27T13:27:16.478-08:00Yup, sure did! I usually bake way too much - it...Yup, sure did! I usually bake way too much - it's just a habit. This year I got my daughter to do the baking and only the things we needed to take to share at other events. So there is NO leftover baking to put the extra pounds onto me.<br />I bought a turkey about half the usual size - it was a utility turkey and only cost about $8.00 instead of usually $25 - $30. Even though it was missing half of one wing it was delicious!<br />I bought fewer gifts. And no one noticed or complained, and what I bought was practical and consumable - nothing will be collecting dust over the next year.<br />I only bought a couple of bottles of wine, no big bottles of alcohol...so...no hangovers!<br />No travelling this year = no extra $$ spent on gas.<br />NO money spent on new ornaments or decorations or lights - just used what we had.<br />I'm happy with the results - Christmas was just great.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803104035204416080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809809639444040308.post-17889108706884957982011-12-27T12:50:28.083-08:002011-12-27T12:50:28.083-08:00Kim,
I hear ya! My kids are 14, 16, 22 and 25 plu...Kim,<br />I hear ya! My kids are 14, 16, 22 and 25 plus a son-in-law! It's time to stop the madness...or at least the "Santa" gifts! We haven't yet, but oh how nice it sounds to go to someone else's house and just "help".<br /><br />I cut WAY back too, and spent a lot less. We never put outside lights up, stocking stuffers were freebies that I got throughout the year, and I supplemented Christmas Eve with a lot of pasta. (definitely less expensive). I did send my daughter out to pick some drinks up...she "treated".<br /><br />We used to do the pajama thing too...not anymore. I'm not as talented as you so I purchased them. It was too expensive!<br /><br />I'm so glad you had a nice Christmas...it's really all about family anyway. The gifts get quickly forgotten!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13940623529019637336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809809639444040308.post-19888951818944766972011-12-27T12:40:29.854-08:002011-12-27T12:40:29.854-08:00I am so proud of you Kim! And so happy for you. ...I am so proud of you Kim! And so happy for you. We "think" everyone expects and needs so much to be happy but it's in our heads for the most part. We are our own worst enemy. I'm so glad your family was happy with what you felt comfortable doing. <br /><br />You are making great progress in making life simpler and getting rid of the debt! Bravo Zulu!Little Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13012995875989448792noreply@blogger.com