Hello frugal friends! Here is the challenge.....go thru all Christmas paper items...like cards, wrappings, gift bags, ribbon and cards and get it all organized in one place. See what you have and what you do not to need buy and purchase. It is very tempting to be lured by the sale flyers to get more.....stuff! Do not give in to that. Use what you have! Make due or come up with another idea!
How are you doing on throwing away or recycling catalogs?? Also have you received alot of emails regarding free shipping or 50% off. Resist as well. Keep challenging yourself to resist and make do without the hype. It feels so good.
Freedom feels so wonderful.
Hope eveyone had a lovely Thanksgiving. Mine was relaxing! I enjoyed not having to work for four days! A great refreshing break!
The tree is up and the house is decorated in simple modest fashion. It is just lovely.
Keep centered on the reason for the season and let all other things go right out the window. Stay frugal and stay challenged to think thrifty. Count your pennies and stay on budget. Make due and use up. Decide how can you help someone else who is having a rough time of it this Christmas...how can you serve someone else. How can you do without so someone else can have food. Dramamtic I know.
Your soul and spirit will thank you over and over again this week. Blessings.
Using up what you have challenge
December 2nd, 2008 at 03:01 am
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December 2nd, 2008 at 08:35 pm 1228250146
I toss pretty much every catalog and email I get, and I'm getting most of the relatives gift cards this year.
December 2nd, 2008 at 11:26 pm 1228260380
Catalogs----goodbye! Freedom. Such a good feeling.
Enjoy your Christmas season---may it peace-filled!
By the way I like the name Petunia----so old fashioned!