Well it was another crazy shopping day as usual, although not as bad this year. The economy is definitely taking a toll. There were far fewer people this year, and there were lots of stuff left over. For the first time ever one of the walmart employees told me they were still honoring the black friday price if there was any leftovers after it ended. My best deals were Walgreens, They paid me to buy some toothpaste, and deodorant. Plus I got paper plates, napkins, and 2 dozen eggs for $3 total. My best gift deals for christmas shopping were $29.99 for a $99 set of pots and pans for my son from Macys, and $29 for the $79.99 fly fusion pentop computer for my other son from Target. Awesome deals! I only spend a third of what I usually spend this year which was great and the other great part is I'm totally done shopping too. Some of the gifts are very small but I'm just not going to let myself feel bad about it. I can't go through another christmas in total debt. That makes me feel even worse. Besides, some of my best christmas memories are from handmade gifts I used to give as a kid like a tin full of my uncles favorite homemade cookies. I can still see him popping one in his mouth instantly with such a look of pleasure on his face. I remember a particularly awful christmas one year when I could only buy my kids things from dollar tree. My son Josh commented it was the best christmas he ever had. I can't tell you how much I cried that day, but my kids were totally satisfied. For years I have made up for that awful christmas by buying more than I could afford. I have to stop this. My kids are ok, and I know they do not want me to be in debt. Christmas is not about absolving my guilt. This year I will spend my time with my eyes on Jesus where it should be, and my bank account intact.
Romans 13:8 Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.
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Wow! Done already! Mer and I went to Goodwill today to look for things. I bought a few things to give as is (good place for used books) and some to work with as raw materials for handcrafted gifts.
I'm unusually excited about making gifts this year.
I forgot. Good job with the freebies.
Comment #3!!! :) Have you found any super-deals at Bed, Bath, & Beyond? Can their 20% coupon be combined with sale priced items?
I have not been to bed bath and beyond. It should say on their coupon if it can be used with sale items. Usually they can. I think Linens and things is closing their store. You might find better bargains there.
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