I have to be honest. Christmas is not my favorite holiday. As you can probably guess, given my interest in food, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. But not really just for the food. I like it best because of what it stands for...giving thanks. It is a warm holiday...full of reasons to be grateful....which, for me, automatically takes the focus off of me and turns it to others. And while Christmas is supposed to be about giving...I think it's gotten carried away. Because REALLY it's supposed to be about the birth of Jesus. The birth of our Savior. Our King. It's supposed to be about celebrating His birth...not about gigantic blow up thingies for the yard and lit up manger scenes. I was walking through Lowe's the other day and it was FULL of these blown up, lit up, sparkled up and singing decorations. They were everywhere. And they were loud and overbearing. I almost couldn't take it!
And honestly, it made me a bit sad.
But...that's not what I intended to write about. Because, whether I like it or not, I can get caught up in the commercialism of the holiday season just as much as the next person. But I try to keep it simple...and within a budget. And I don't do too bad, either. For instance, last week I was at the Dollar Tree, one of my favorite stores. They had some glass dish/bowl thingies (they called them potpourri bowls) about 8 inches in diameter and in the shape of a star. The glass is thick and sturdy and the star is a cute shape. I picked up (6) of them figuring they would be really cute full of homemade Peppermint Bark and wrapped in cellophane. Add a gorgeous bow and a berry sprig...from supplies left over from last year's bargain score from Big Lots (another favorite bargain haunt) and I've got some really cute gifts for under $5.
Then today I was at the Dollar Tree again...looking for a container for a Thank You gift basket...and came across some glass hurricanes. They are really cute...and made of the same thick, sturdy glass that the stars are made of. I think they will be a really pretty gift when paired with a pretty pillar candle, cellophane and a beautiful bow. Again, under $5. I bought (2)...and may go back for a few more. Although, I have to say, if I get too many, and don't use them all, then it's wasteful and not frugal. So I have to be careful about that...I can go overboard if I'm not careful...in the name of a good bargain.
I also picked up some glass tumblers for my self...(2) for a $1! And they're cute! I thought they would make a nice gift , too...paired with those cute monogrammed, linen coasters I saw for 50% off last week and you've got a really nice gift! And, under $10. Not bad. That might be a cute together gift for my brother and sister in law...or father in law and his bride to be....hmmm. I better go get those coasters before they're all gone...if they're not already!
Wish me luck! And watch for more Frugal Gift ideas to come...!
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