Christmas is coming...

Sep 05, 2007 10:42

So, I know it's only September, but I've been doing some thinking. I want to try to save some money this Christmas by making gifts for people. I'd love it if you could spam me with some ideas. So far, I've thought about handmade card/stationery sets and homemade soap. I'd like to to be something that lasts a while, rather than food or baked ( Read more... )

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jeney September 5 2007, 17:51:48 UTC
I've found the most effective way of saving money on gifts during the holidays is to pick fights with all your friends and most of your family. Make it a good one and be sure to end it with, "don't expect anything from me this Christmas, you loser!".

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ntiva September 5 2007, 17:53:48 UTC
Helpful. As always. :P

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jeney September 5 2007, 17:55:29 UTC
soap is fun, because there's always the thrill of "will i blow up my kitchen this time?".

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ntiva September 5 2007, 17:56:20 UTC
I know! Haha. I got my books out and started remembering the fear I always had each time I made a new batch.

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jeney September 5 2007, 17:57:14 UTC
The fear, yes! But then, the thrill of avoiding death another day.

And of course, the soap. I like having the soap.

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donnajean2277 September 5 2007, 18:14:25 UTC
Julie always poured in the lye for us when we used to make soap. I was scared of it :)

But we should totally have a soap-making party!! I LOVE making soap!!

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ntiva September 5 2007, 18:31:39 UTC
What would we do without Julie? :)

A soap-making party would be fun!

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donnajean2277 September 5 2007, 18:35:42 UTC
Seriously. I need an older sister. Oh wait, that's you!!

I have a lot more free time now that I don't have a wedding to plan anymore!

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ntiva September 5 2007, 18:38:10 UTC
Okay, that made me laugh. I'm only 3 months older than you! Haha! But I guess that's still older... ;)

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donnajean2277 September 5 2007, 18:42:50 UTC
Oh, and don't forget the six days. Three months and six days, right?

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posthaste September 5 2007, 18:04:36 UTC
hey are we long-lost relatives? that sounds really familiar!

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jeney September 5 2007, 18:22:47 UTC
ok, fine. i'll have your toilet paper cozy in the mail by thursday.

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posthaste September 5 2007, 18:27:31 UTC
sweet! i'm making you this kickass air freshener cover. i just need 63 more pipe cleaners.

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jeney September 5 2007, 21:55:22 UTC
oh good. i have a ton of pipes to clean.

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