tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post7569465309997883640..comments2023-07-22T03:40:53.311-04:00Comments on The Year of Less: The November & December Challenge: A Buy Nothing ChristmasKelly Oribinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16490289723982475014noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-31032428513505594672012-11-12T14:20:40.103-05:002012-11-12T14:20:40.103-05:00Count me in ! I found you via Frugal Queen and th...Count me in ! I found you via Frugal Queen and that video says it all!<br /><br />San Sandra Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16260644073051470011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-13758971578675617902012-11-09T09:51:23.740-05:002012-11-09T09:51:23.740-05:00Is it a no blog month too?Is it a no blog month too?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-16086541429333591652012-11-08T02:28:41.304-05:002012-11-08T02:28:41.304-05:00p.s. i'm new to the whole "blogging thing...p.s. i'm new to the whole "blogging thing" and need followers other than myself, if you could follow or subscribe to my blog I would forever be grateful!Many thanks<br /><br />http://anewchallengeiswhatineed.blogspot.co.uk/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05745298849882879926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-81013287986602573162012-11-08T02:26:48.747-05:002012-11-08T02:26:48.747-05:00Hi there, I came across your button on frugal quee...Hi there, I came across your button on frugal queen's blog and just wanted to leave a little comment to say welldone and keep at it! I completely follow this way of living and especially at xmas! I agree whole-heartedly that you can't "buy" xmas! I have a xmas tradition with friends where our presents can only be free, found, homemade, recycled or less than £5 for a good cause; charity shop, book sale etc. Every year we each get amazing heartfelt gifts and usually don't have to spend a penny! So bring on the home baked ginger bread and mince pies, free things from "magicfreebies" and home made trinkets! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05745298849882879926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-56730269550996246432012-11-07T13:46:47.065-05:002012-11-07T13:46:47.065-05:00Isn't it rather odd to post this alongside 2 e...Isn't it rather odd to post this alongside 2 eyecatching ads for stocking fillers and hampers?? I'm assuming you will be receiving revenue for this - as is your due, but still I think it's odd to have them here......marionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14543582820851188993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-58863311569659671482012-11-07T11:54:38.608-05:002012-11-07T11:54:38.608-05:00The more of us who get involved, the better!!
And ...The more of us who get involved, the better!!<br />And responsible stewardship/thrift/whatever you call it, it is NOT being mean!<br /><br />love, joy, peace and hope are the best gifts to give at Christmas, and you cannot buy them in the stores [or online!]<br /><br />blessings xxAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-18208611301373918492012-11-07T03:51:11.360-05:002012-11-07T03:51:11.360-05:00Hi - I'm seeing your idea all round my bloggin...Hi - I'm seeing your idea all round my blogging friends, and I've come to have a look again! I think I'll be able to join you - we have been busy making presents for a month or so now and there may be some shopping for books or handmade goodies to suppliment what we make, but in general, we're aiming for a Christmas that looks a lot like yours. Last year I wrapped all the gifts in vintage fabric and lace, which the recipients kindly gave back to me afterwards! Haven't thought about what to use this year... Thanks for organising this event and inspiring/encouraging us.Flosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18098894367955345944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-64756603034713750512012-11-05T14:34:08.442-05:002012-11-05T14:34:08.442-05:00i'm in. we dont buy for extended family anywa...i'm in. we dont buy for extended family anyways. so it's just my kids (x4) hehe...mama_pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439069835987697840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-46823008806152787962012-11-04T19:22:54.274-05:002012-11-04T19:22:54.274-05:00What a beautiful idea! We will be mostly on board...What a beautiful idea! We will be mostly on board. There are a few things I already know we're going to buy (ie, movies for our cinophile family) but we'll be making as much as we can!<br /><br />Love Letters 7.10<br />http://loveletters710.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01628986566011233882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-7534916725654088912012-11-04T15:14:34.817-05:002012-11-04T15:14:34.817-05:00We are sort of onboard. We have been moving and sh...We are sort of onboard. We have been moving and shifting our lives with a very similar purpose and goal to your own. We have decided this year there will be one 'new store bought' present for each of our children, but only after I sell, give away, or throw out a lot of things. My goal was to shift at least 100 items. I've sold 138, but my real goal is to make 3 times what I will spend on my children, then they can donate the rest to help others. We are making a lot of our gifts, but most items this year that will be beneath our tree this year will be focusing on practical luxuries, like home made slippers. Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00721569501075335429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-18395803289754440312012-11-03T21:00:24.080-04:002012-11-03T21:00:24.080-04:00OH good! Looking forward to that!OH good! Looking forward to that!Christy Killoranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07159841014641280973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-28801323458060725602012-11-03T13:55:42.949-04:002012-11-03T13:55:42.949-04:00Hi - Firstly, I should say that I am a Buddhist, n...Hi - Firstly, I should say that I am a Buddhist, not a Christian and so for me I celebrate Christmas in a non-religious way (if that doesn't sound too silly). For me its a time for peace, love and family. I used to love the magic of Christmas when I was a child and my Mam, Dad and Grandparents made it magic. As an adult however, I just can't re-create the magic because I always feel swamped by the consumerism and the huge amounts of to-do list pressures I put on myself. I end up missing advent in the frantic attempt to prepare for one day where I am usually too exhausted and grumpy to have any fun or even be emotionally 'present'. I really wish I could opt out of the consumerism but honestly I don't think I can because my little boy is so used to Christmas being a certain way that he would be really disenchanted if I opted for a scaled-down version. Maybe I can change all the other pressures surrounding Christmas though. Lily. xxxLilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06717834610233292334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-88127237458642440602012-11-03T10:10:46.235-04:002012-11-03T10:10:46.235-04:00I love this idea so much. I'm not a Christian,...I love this idea so much. I'm not a Christian, but I believe in the power of human relationships changing lives.<br /><br />My depression means I'm unable to work at the moment, and have very little money, but I'm finding that baking, arts and crafts heal me and fulfil me. I'd already decided to make my own gifts this year, but being part of a community all doing it would be even better.<br /><br />Let's bring it on! :-)Depressive Dancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15012171451754840643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-11686957621301502942012-11-03T09:13:06.006-04:002012-11-03T09:13:06.006-04:00The ads on my page are google ads...they are targe...The ads on my page are google ads...they are targeted to the viewer based on their own browsing and shopping history. So the ads I see are generally for things like water filters, energy efficient lighting, and kids clothes. The ads you see are different from mine based on your own browsing habits.Kelly Oribinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16490289723982475014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-6006674748646339952012-11-03T06:29:07.789-04:002012-11-03T06:29:07.789-04:00[ watched the video ]
just wondering, but why don...[ watched the video ]<br /> just wondering, but why don't those peoples goverments do something about the lack of clean water, there is always enough money for wars guns to kill each other with, just saying,<br />and you are talking about a no spend christmas,[ great idea ] but the adds on your page say quick order, beyonces perfume is only £46 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-83430351096866573762012-11-02T17:57:03.020-04:002012-11-02T17:57:03.020-04:00I would love to say that I am on board but have al...I would love to say that I am on board but have already started shopping, though I have cut WAY back..I am buying things that my neices and nephews can DO. We don't exchange gifts on my husbands side, but my side still insist on doing something...it irritates me. I told them not to buy me any 'stuff' that I have to find room for,I have decluttered and will not put stuff out to make anyone happy. It's a dilemma. KarenMarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12739344043458206573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-61414357184307205302012-11-02T12:32:05.164-04:002012-11-02T12:32:05.164-04:00The best Christmas I ever had was the year we live...The best Christmas I ever had was the year we lived in Ohio(I was 10). My dad was no longer in the military and working two jobs. They got us four kids some clothes and a few toys. My best toy? A ballerina doll. I loved that poor thing to death!!! Instead of the usual candy in our stockings, we got oranges and thought that was the best. My folks felt sooooooooooooooo bad that they could not afford wrapping paper (I thought my dad was going to cry when he told us) and HAD to use the funny pages from the newspaper. We kids loved our "fancy wrapping" paper. At 50, it is still the best Christmas ever.<br /><br />I will be on board with you. Many people think it is hard when they can afford to buy gifts. But then feel bad when money is tight. The challenge is to experience it at least once when finances do not force you into this. One year I announced I was not going to buy for anyone but my son (I was a single Mom). Everyone was shocked, but the next year we made it just for the kids. <br /><br />I admire you and your husband for doing something that is so "anti-Christmas". <br />blessings, jillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-48662677674430523812012-11-02T12:07:23.587-04:002012-11-02T12:07:23.587-04:00Hey Shawna! A few people have mentioned that and ...Hey Shawna! A few people have mentioned that and I plan to do a post on that very soon. Kelly Oribinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16490289723982475014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-65349414417942181762012-11-02T11:31:28.816-04:002012-11-02T11:31:28.816-04:00Kelly, I was curious about how you felt when addre...Kelly, I was curious about how you felt when addressing friends/family that want to buy YOU a present. I think my family would be fine if WE didn't buy THEM something. But alot of them still want to shop for unecessary items for us and our kids. Thanks again for an inspiring post!Shawna Fnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-31895055252945198672012-11-02T11:26:45.858-04:002012-11-02T11:26:45.858-04:00Wow! This challenge is totally blowing my mind ri...Wow! This challenge is totally blowing my mind right now. I'm contemplating how this will fit into our family. I'm eager to do it (honestly, I've enjoyed reading your blog but never had the guts to do any of the challenges - except Oct. Sermon on the Mount). Thanks for encouraging me to think more about the season and Jesus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-86107378366995406302012-11-02T11:20:37.927-04:002012-11-02T11:20:37.927-04:00We struggled for years with getting gifts for our ...We struggled for years with getting gifts for our extended family. <br />It was always painful finding any acceptable gift, let alone the "perfect" one. And every year i vowed that next year we weren't going to do it anymore, but never had the courage to say anything. About 5 years ago one of my sisters-in-law said that they had decided to only buy gifts for the nieces and nephews from now on, not for the siblings/spouses. Honestly we were all relieved as we had all been wanting to do the same but never spoke up. So you might be pleasantly surprised if you take the plunge and make the announcement......Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05251114959393016612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-89830213527553902082012-11-02T10:42:14.866-04:002012-11-02T10:42:14.866-04:00Oh I LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea! For several years n...Oh I LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea! For several years now I've been thinking we should move towards this idea, but of course no one in my family is on board. Last year, my husband and I did cut back on gifts for everyone, but not much. He's hard to reign in! I hate that we spend so much time focusing on gift giving that we lose sight of the TRUE meaning of CHRISTmas. And since our child will only be 2 at Christmas, she hasn't yet learned that its "normal" to get a ton of presents, so we have the perfect opportunity to change. Some of the people we buy gifts for we only see a few times a year, so you know what we buy them is not meaningful, just a "thing." I hate that. I'd much rather DO stuff together and forget the presents! Maybe this will be the year I finally convince everyone to get on this bandwagon.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13256754493067491387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-18539188799800613962012-11-02T10:17:22.793-04:002012-11-02T10:17:22.793-04:00I got away with this concept for a couple of years...I got away with this concept for a couple of years until the eldest DD cottoned on to the story that the shepherds brought a lamb for the baby Jesus, so we had to up the gifts to four...we are still doing it ten years later and the girls are happy with that. If it is good enough for the King of Kings, it is surely good enough for us!Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10875708145472914122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-62982166651580561452012-11-02T06:28:40.549-04:002012-11-02T06:28:40.549-04:00I love this idea! Definitely want to do it--hope w...I love this idea! Definitely want to do it--hope we aren't disqualified since we already purchased a few gifts early :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05501760563097966959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-17862620083935039172012-11-01T22:26:29.746-04:002012-11-01T22:26:29.746-04:00love love love it! i am IN!!!love love love it! i am IN!!!Heather @ The WholeHearted Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043397686468156283noreply@blogger.com