tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151457747314880879.post4000038999235323519..comments2023-04-10T07:35:35.883-04:00Comments on the giraffe life: Goals Update: September EditionAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05307066665335899370noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151457747314880879.post-22278446894076033212013-10-02T20:23:04.847-04:002013-10-02T20:23:04.847-04:00Oh, I hope they're good enough friends that it...Oh, I hope they're good enough friends that it wasn't awkward/uncomfortable! The stress of last minute presents would've been terrible for me, and only $50 a couple? You did great! I try to lead my friends toward drinks/dinner out rather than a gift exchange and thankfully they usually go for it.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05307066665335899370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151457747314880879.post-22079177695846107722013-10-02T05:45:14.932-04:002013-10-02T05:45:14.932-04:00I don't think of Christmas yet - but perhaps I...I don't think of Christmas yet - but perhaps I should! I usually want something 'perfect' for my direct family (parents and two brothers) and then the BF. Outside that, I'm stingy/frugal, though often do the Kris Kringle 5 gifts my family must buy for 5 extended relatives, but those are to a budget and I usually kill it! Last year I scrambled to get a handful of gifts for friends whom I've never gotten gifts from (nor given), but seeing they all gifted to me on Christmas, I rushed to get gifts for the Boxing Day celebrations. I spent about $50 per couple, and think I came out with decent gifts... but man... rushed!SarahN @ livetolisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01429385342825413879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151457747314880879.post-83634118059536595842013-09-30T20:09:37.998-04:002013-09-30T20:09:37.998-04:00Thank you! :) And yeah, Christmas is still so far ...Thank you! :) And yeah, Christmas is still so far away that it feels a little weird to be buying things already! But I'll be glad in January when I have an intact savings account rather than one with a Christmas-sized dent.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05307066665335899370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151457747314880879.post-27640451764139809612013-09-30T19:47:43.601-04:002013-09-30T19:47:43.601-04:00Thank you! I agree, budgets are really helpful thi...Thank you! I agree, budgets are really helpful this time of year when you need to watch every penny.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05307066665335899370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151457747314880879.post-46035578179892934752013-09-30T19:46:18.164-04:002013-09-30T19:46:18.164-04:00I like your one present exchange! That would certa...I like your one present exchange! That would certainly make my bank account happy and it sounds less stressful too. :)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05307066665335899370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151457747314880879.post-60747080215749429942013-09-30T18:38:47.676-04:002013-09-30T18:38:47.676-04:00Yes - the English language does need that word! I ...Yes - the English language does need that word! I suppose it's a little easier for those with kids because they can refer to all of the nieces and nephews as their child's cousins. Nice job on the mortgage overpayments! I have lot going on before Christmas (including travel) so I will be putting off thinking about it until mid-November. But not putting off saving and budgeting for it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151457747314880879.post-52427142350454115092013-09-30T09:49:24.442-04:002013-09-30T09:49:24.442-04:00Congrats on overpaying your mortgage! I'm alre...Congrats on overpaying your mortgage! I'm already thinking about Christmas and wondering how I'm going to get through it and overpay my debts. With careful planning and a careful budget I think!Hayley @ A Disease Called Debthttp://diseasecalleddebt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151457747314880879.post-16114134853826367872013-09-30T09:23:04.711-04:002013-09-30T09:23:04.711-04:00I am definitely already thinking about Christmas, ...I am definitely already thinking about Christmas, but I don't have to buy for nearly as many people. I come from a huge family on both sides, so we decided years ago that we'd pull names out of a hat so each person would give and receive one present. I still exchange gifts with my parents and siblings (and their partners) though, but I try and make quite a few of them. Liz @ Economies of Kalehttp://www.economiesofkale.comnoreply@blogger.com