What do you do for presents?
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Apr 2nd 2009, 7:54 pm
#17
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Re: What do you do for presents?
Good for you. We gave up gifts years ago - no-one wants the things that are given anyway.
And we've saved a fortune on spouses Christmas, birthday, Easter, Mothers' day etc cards: we bought one generic card about ten years ago and find it and present it for each occasion! Gives us a good laugh each time and saves about $20 - $30 a year!
And we've saved a fortune on spouses Christmas, birthday, Easter, Mothers' day etc cards: we bought one generic card about ten years ago and find it and present it for each occasion! Gives us a good laugh each time and saves about $20 - $30 a year!
We know a family who insist on giving expensive presents - we of course have no option but to grateful (which we are) - but they needn't..
Apr 2nd 2009, 8:07 pm
#18
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Re: What do you do for presents?
I send stuff home (often months in advance) with OH when he goes on business or when friends who have visited us return home or when ex-pats go on hols.
You just have to be organised.We love gifts and a card in the post would certainly not suffice for our family.
You just have to be organised.We love gifts and a card in the post would certainly not suffice for our family.
Apr 2nd 2009, 8:19 pm
#19
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Re: What do you do for presents?
Hi i use the website for m&s and amazon and get gift cards sent or other
items from M&S that get giftwrapped and sent direct to person, its so easy.
cards i use moonpig.com and you can choose the wording and design and they too get sent wherever in the world, they r brilliant and a cheaper way of doing it.
Xmas i sent wine gifts from M&S
They all arrive in perfect condition in a few days and i pay with my australian
credit card now.
items from M&S that get giftwrapped and sent direct to person, its so easy.
cards i use moonpig.com and you can choose the wording and design and they too get sent wherever in the world, they r brilliant and a cheaper way of doing it.
Xmas i sent wine gifts from M&S
They all arrive in perfect condition in a few days and i pay with my australian
credit card now.
Apr 2nd 2009, 8:57 pm
#21
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Re: What do you do for presents?
I'll have to try the expat/family thing - great ideas there Wilgar! Thank you.
