Comments on: How to Have a Frugal and Happy Christmas http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2008/11/03/how-to-have-a-frugal-and-happy-christmas/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:31:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Canadian Dream: Free at 45 » Blog Archives » The Late and Desperate Guide to the Holidays http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2008/11/03/how-to-have-a-frugal-and-happy-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-17410 Canadian Dream: Free at 45 » Blog Archives » The Late and Desperate Guide to the Holidays Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:59:50 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=554#comment-17410 [...] for those dedicated readers who recall I did try to get you all planning ahead ahead this year to reduce your stress level at Christmas.  Now with nine days left, for some people it has [...] [...] for those dedicated readers who recall I did try to get you all planning ahead ahead this year to reduce your stress level at Christmas.  Now with nine days left, for some people it has [...]

]]> By: dreamyacht http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2008/11/03/how-to-have-a-frugal-and-happy-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-15242 dreamyacht Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:08:00 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=554#comment-15242 This is SO valuable to me right now...both the content and the comments... thank you so much This is SO valuable to me right now…both the content and the comments… thank you so much

]]> By: jo http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2008/11/03/how-to-have-a-frugal-and-happy-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-13948 jo Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:22:02 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=554#comment-13948 Great post. I'd recommend the site put together by our mennonite friends: buynothingchristmas.org Under 'alternatives' there are dozens of buy nothing gift ideas. Great post. I’d recommend the site put together by our mennonite friends: buynothingchristmas.org

Under ‘alternatives’ there are dozens of buy nothing gift ideas.

]]> By: Loaded Piggy http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2008/11/03/how-to-have-a-frugal-and-happy-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-13924 Loaded Piggy Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:30:54 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=554#comment-13924 Great post, people seam to be thinking of Christmas earlier and earlier each year. The supermarkets near my house were selling Christmas stuff in October. I plan to have a frugal Christmas by not spending a penny, thats my strategy lol Great post, people seam to be thinking of Christmas earlier and earlier each year. The supermarkets near my house were selling Christmas stuff in October.

I plan to have a frugal Christmas by not spending a penny, thats my strategy lol

]]> By: guinness416 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2008/11/03/how-to-have-a-frugal-and-happy-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-13921 guinness416 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:54:21 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=554#comment-13921 Thanks, Claire. I'm avoiding packages too (we've got thousands of starwood points to use on the hotel room) which seems cheaper, as well as more flexible. Thanks, Claire. I’m avoiding packages too (we’ve got thousands of starwood points to use on the hotel room) which seems cheaper, as well as more flexible.

]]> By: escapethe9to5.blogspot.com http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2008/11/03/how-to-have-a-frugal-and-happy-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-13920 escapethe9to5.blogspot.com Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:38:32 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=554#comment-13920 @guinness416 - we went to the bahamas recently for xmas it was FANTASTIC - we didnt book a package but booked it all seperately and went island hopping - fabulous memories - not a cheap holiday but worth every penny - make sure you get to the out islands Have fun Claire @guinness416 – we went to the bahamas recently for xmas it was FANTASTIC – we didnt book a package but booked it all seperately and went island hopping – fabulous memories – not a cheap holiday but worth every penny – make sure you get to the out islands

Have fun

Claire

]]> By: guinness416 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2008/11/03/how-to-have-a-frugal-and-happy-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-13919 guinness416 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:05:48 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=554#comment-13919 Xmas is always astronomically expensive for me since moving north. Getting home is a bear in the winter, no direct flights, and we always spend a fortune in Dubbilin no matter what. It's worth it to spend time with my gran, but the dates don't line up for my vacation time this year. So we're actually saving money by going to the Bahamas instead (if I ever get it booked). I do WWF adoptions for gifts, and expect something similar, if they must send anything, from friends and family. 31 year olds don't need presents, although it never works with my mother though! Xmas is always astronomically expensive for me since moving north. Getting home is a bear in the winter, no direct flights, and we always spend a fortune in Dubbilin no matter what. It’s worth it to spend time with my gran, but the dates don’t line up for my vacation time this year. So we’re actually saving money by going to the Bahamas instead (if I ever get it booked).

I do WWF adoptions for gifts, and expect something similar, if they must send anything, from friends and family. 31 year olds don’t need presents, although it never works with my mother though!

]]> By: escapethe9to5.blogspot.com http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2008/11/03/how-to-have-a-frugal-and-happy-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-13916 escapethe9to5.blogspot.com Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:48:03 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=554#comment-13916 I really dont get this attitude to christmas. I dont "do" christmas. I dont shop, cook or really engage in any of it. I dont buy (or receive) christmas presents. I dont rush around and engage in mindless consumerism. I dont have christmas parties to go to. I suppose this makes me unconventional. I really dont get this attitude to christmas. I dont “do” christmas. I dont shop, cook or really engage in any of it. I dont buy (or receive) christmas presents. I dont rush around and engage in mindless consumerism. I dont have christmas parties to go to. I suppose this makes me unconventional.

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