tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post6756416482753215557..comments2024-03-28T22:56:01.787-04:00Comments on Cheryl's Frugal Corner: Yep, It's That Time Again!Cheryl Kimbleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-90994087078313962922022-09-21T07:17:47.215-04:002022-09-21T07:17:47.215-04:00I agree 100%. It makes the gift special. I wish ...I agree 100%. It makes the gift special. I wish more people did this and understood, how neat it is.<br />Yes, a gift from God.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-76807834035459187292022-09-21T07:15:11.335-04:002022-09-21T07:15:11.335-04:00What great gifts!!!!! I have done similar when pe...What great gifts!!!!! I have done similar when people have wedding showers. They sure took care of her 'food' needs for a while - I bet she really enjoyed that.<br />I just love doing baskets or bags as gifts. I have teens that love certain snacks - and they get a lot of them for Christmas!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-51649932464596494102022-09-21T04:13:57.906-04:002022-09-21T04:13:57.906-04:00I think homemade gifts are great. Those were and a...I think homemade gifts are great. Those were and are cherished by me. I would much prefer something that was made just for me as opposed to something that has not connection emotionally to me. <br />Give me the basket of teas or hot chocolate mix and a cup. Give me the homemade jams, jellies, pickles and salsa. Give me the homemade pot holders, aprons and doilies. Give me the crocheted or knitted items. Every time I enjoy these things makes me think that someone took the time just to make every day life happy, comforting. <br />What could be better than to know someone loves you and made this special thing just for you. That is a gift from God. He puts us in each others lifes as his gift to us!Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03678570688924756944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-5062414612796207422022-09-20T21:22:23.690-04:002022-09-20T21:22:23.690-04:00I'll never forget, nor will my daughter, the g...I'll never forget, nor will my daughter, the gift my brother- and sister-in-law gave my daughter as a high school graduation gift. They bought her a cooler that could double as a coffee table in her dorm room and filled it with every kind of snack and quick meal they could -- granola bars, assorted chips, the packs of crackers and cheese, cookie packs, Rice Krispy treat bars, Hostess snack cakes, pull-top soups, instant mac and cheese that could be cooked in the microwave, along with some assorted beverages (including a 6-pack of beer in the bottom that I didn't learn about until much later. Another relative gave her a laundry basket with all the things she'd need for doing her laundry at school, including two rolls of quarters. Adapt something similar for Christmas gifts, if your family members like camping or a hobby that uses a "carrier" of some sort, and watch for the seasonal clearances. Lori Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08649542104284197181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-27548129922444552352022-09-20T19:56:34.032-04:002022-09-20T19:56:34.032-04:00Thank you my dear. I hope so!Thank you my dear. I hope so!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-65815555456796512172022-09-20T19:56:00.735-04:002022-09-20T19:56:00.735-04:00You are very welcome. Even if they have a stain o...You are very welcome. Even if they have a stain or 2, you can usually leave that part out. I have made a couple aprons as well. I think they would be greatly enjoyed!<br />Have fun!!!!!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-13330273665135781562022-09-20T19:53:35.527-04:002022-09-20T19:53:35.527-04:00You are certainly creative! Anyone would be very ...You are certainly creative! Anyone would be very happy with the ideas you have.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328333345401673320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-90369039976411035882022-09-20T19:42:37.125-04:002022-09-20T19:42:37.125-04:00Thank you for the tablecloth to dish towel idea!! ...Thank you for the tablecloth to dish towel idea!! My mother had so many lovely tablecloths no one wanted when she passed away, so I have all of them stored. I never thought of making things out of them, and dish towels are great gifts. Now I have to get to work!Celiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10292448445141261744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-75942133791649518172022-09-20T17:12:03.971-04:002022-09-20T17:12:03.971-04:00How cute - tat is a neat and thoughtful gift idea....How cute - tat is a neat and thoughtful gift idea.<br />I don't do many 'real' gifts either. Maybe GC's or cash - then fun stuff.<br />I like fall - it actually should hit here on Thursday - much cooler days ahead.<br />I like getting with family - but could do without the gift part altogether.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-70194036455823769052022-09-20T17:07:45.458-04:002022-09-20T17:07:45.458-04:00WONDERFUL - golly some of you all are so prepared!...WONDERFUL - golly some of you all are so prepared!!!!<br />Now you can just sit back and enjoy the festivities!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-75820165660312160022022-09-20T17:06:24.304-04:002022-09-20T17:06:24.304-04:00I sure don't understand folks. Homemade taste...I sure don't understand folks. Homemade tastes better - and things are prettier and better made. I sure wouldn't make much of an effort on gifts if they didn't like mine. I just can't believe that people would relay they didn't like something.<br />I would love anything homemade myself. Nothing wrong with a plate of cookies.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-52121574885524645302022-09-20T17:02:37.683-04:002022-09-20T17:02:37.683-04:00Debby YEPPERDebby YEPPERCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-31304249689670502912022-09-20T16:32:45.829-04:002022-09-20T16:32:45.829-04:00We do very few gifts anymore. I made a set of fam...We do very few gifts anymore. I made a set of family gnomes for a friend. Her son loves them. They're wood and painted in shades of blue. I specifically made them to display in January, along with a felt fireplace garland. My friend gets so sad when it's time to take down holiday decor after having something up from the first of October for Halloween and on. I figured these could be something solely for January! For myself, I separated all my snowmen and use them in January. I'm also going to cut her some fun snowflakes for the windows. I used a gnome name generator and tagged them. They're pretty silly names.<br /><br />I'm still trying to decide for another friend. Hers generally comes together without effort at the last minute! <br /><br />As I've said too many times lol....I'm just not a Christmas person. My favorite season should be here by now if this ding dang hot weather would GO AWAY! I like November the best.Debby in Kansas USAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-20443539537451879832022-09-20T16:13:40.449-04:002022-09-20T16:13:40.449-04:00Yeah, after a few remarks from in-laws, now they g...Yeah, after a few remarks from in-laws, now they get cards lol. I'm not going into debt to make them happy. Debby in Kansas USAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-20744259569746769332022-09-20T15:57:08.058-04:002022-09-20T15:57:08.058-04:00My DIL was visiting here for her girlfriend's ...My DIL was visiting here for her girlfriend's 50th, and she stayed with us for a day and night---and she and I went shopping and I got all the gifts purchased for her children! They (whole family) will be here for 2 weeks at Christmas. Win-win. No fretting over the phone or texts trying to figure what to get them. I will have everything wrapped soon! Our grandparent gifts to the kids, and everything from"Santa" are done. Just a few things for stockings left. The 4 adults will have a filled stocking as well, and cash.lejmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09248900901037211499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-47614826150158599692022-09-20T15:33:27.094-04:002022-09-20T15:33:27.094-04:00I have some gifts already purchased or the ingredi...I have some gifts already purchased or the ingredients for gifts ready. I'm looking forward to getting gifts made!<br />Like Maebeme, I have family members who don't appreciate home/hand made gifts. I usually give them chocolates or something similar. I have a daughter who every year asks for something handmade from me. She says she doesn't care what it is! Lol<br />Funny thing is while I give handmade gifts I usually don't get handmade gifts in return. Among family & friends I'm about the only one who makes gifts.But my brother does make a Christmas cookie tray for every member of the family. I love it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-78790720056586492592022-09-20T14:57:11.139-04:002022-09-20T14:57:11.139-04:00You got it going on. I am no where near done. Bu...You got it going on. I am no where near done. But I do like going out some and picking up odd things - not an online shopper here. No reason to decorate if you aren't going to be there.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-43788537623822421142022-09-20T14:55:33.702-04:002022-09-20T14:55:33.702-04:00I think the earlier started the better - but that ...I think the earlier started the better - but that is every year.<br />Yes, zoos, museums, a park, etc. - all fun family things.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-83515711476458285892022-09-20T14:53:52.187-04:002022-09-20T14:53:52.187-04:00What a shame that your family didn't appreciat...What a shame that your family didn't appreciate the homemade items. Those are my favorite. I think if they didn't like my gifts - they might be empty handed except for a card this year!<br />Buy what is needed when it is needed - makes a lot of sense. I am sure your daughter won't mind a bit!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-6987748638802897992022-09-20T14:51:14.317-04:002022-09-20T14:51:14.317-04:00Good for you - stay ahead of the game.
I do believ...Good for you - stay ahead of the game.<br />I do believe there are a lot of deep discounts this year because of last years stock just showing up. I think you hit that on the head.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-7478472664007558052022-09-20T12:21:31.151-04:002022-09-20T12:21:31.151-04:00You are so right. Christmas will be here before w...You are so right. Christmas will be here before we know it. This year we will not be home and I am not decorating. Grandkids gifts are already purchased and I will just Amazon something to the kids. I am done.Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-72209917057582283342022-09-20T12:14:48.441-04:002022-09-20T12:14:48.441-04:00I was just discussing this very thing with husband...I was just discussing this very thing with husband. We don't know what the year will be like. Destination gifts are a great ..even if it's to a bookstore (daughter loved us going together). It was a memory she loved. Have a great day.Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402367232977896594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-72867371224386552232022-09-20T12:07:32.335-04:002022-09-20T12:07:32.335-04:00I belong to a couple of different survey companies...I belong to a couple of different survey companies and I can use the points I earn to purchase gift cards. This provides some extra $$ to use for purchased gifts.<br />I've learned my extended family members don't appreciate homemade gifts so I won't be doing that again this year. Instead I'll give the adults books to read, and the niece and nephew will get grocery gift cards. <br />My daughter has received several gifts throughout the year (for needed items in her house and yard) so I've warned her the gift under the tree won't be as much as in the past. I've bought my son's gift already so I've started. Maebemehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09706540456819503068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-11416755477426206142022-09-20T11:02:21.894-04:002022-09-20T11:02:21.894-04:00There are tons of clearance deals right now on toy...There are tons of clearance deals right now on toys. Maybe they were on container ships since last year! We have bought a lot of gifts for the grandchildren and even the teen boys at 75-80% off over the last few weeks! Some were online and there were also isles of clearance at Walmart. Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-45946162352999211362022-09-20T10:13:23.565-04:002022-09-20T10:13:23.565-04:00Good Tuesday morning, Cheryl! All great ideas, tha...Good Tuesday morning, Cheryl! All great ideas, thank you. We'll be having a scaled back Christmas this year. A *very* scaled back Christmas. Not to cast a shadow on the day, but we're expecting to get word within the next days/weeks that my mother-in-law finished her journey on this earth; she's been ready to go home to be with the Lord for awhile (terminal kidney cancer). The holidays will be tough for much of the family, I'd expect. <br /><br />Our oldest son plans to join us here in AZ this holiday season. I already have his gifts and have some for his younger brother (here) too. If we see Phoenix relatives during the holidays, which I expect, it will be homemade/handmade gifts. Any and all recipes or ideas for guys will be appreciated! I'll have the gals covered with handmade jewelry. <br /><br />Hubs and I will likely just cuddle and appreciate the approach of our 38th anniversary right after the 1st of the year. Our move here has been costly, but oh so worth it! That's gift enough in itself. <br /><br />I'm looking forward to see what others here have planned for gift making. Best wishes to all. --EliseEM Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05897942424655139102noreply@blogger.com