By Alexis Garrett Stodghill, BlackVoices.com
The editors over at SavvySugar have an interesting idea for the holidays: Set a universal spending limit on gift-giving. Under this plan, you and your loved ones would mutually agree not to spend more than a certain amount on all holiday gifts. In these tough economic times, this seems like a really good idea. But is it in the spirit of Christmas? I don't think so. Leave your thoughts below.
More on Black Voices:
+ Holiday Budget Calculator
+ Smart Money Holiday Gift Guide
Comments: (6)
Add a comment
By: JennyCares on 11/13/2008 9:02PM
TickleMe Plant - Economical Green Gift Kids Love!
In the quest to save energy, save money and set an example to my kids, I googled kids favorite plant and found a REAL plant that MOVES when you Tickle It! See the video http://www.ticklemeplant.com/video/video.htm
It looked amazing to see a plant actually close its leave and lower its branches when tickled, but could I duplicate this at home in my apartment here in New York? I put it to the test! Within a few days the 2 leaves sprouted and as per the packaging, only closed at night. That alone was worth the small price I paid for the TickleMe Plant Greenhouse. A few weeks later small leaves appeared from the center. Would they close up when tickled? Well, not only did the leaves close but the entire tiny branch drooped. I fell in love at first tickle! No batteries required just the rays of the sun or a descent light and some water No green thumb needed as I don't have one
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: sherid41 on 11/20/2008 10:53AM
Last year we agreed to adopt a family from the Department of Social Services. My children who are 24, 22, and 18 understood why that would not be receiving presents last. We plan on dong the same thing this year, being thankful that we can provide a Christmas for a family that might not otherwise have one. Taking this one step further, my daughters (24 & 22) are volunteering at a food bank this Thanksgiving. I think it's more important for our children to understand how blessed they are, and to pass that blessing onto others.
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: Alexis Stodghill on 11/20/2008 11:34AM
sherid41, that's really beautiful! what a wonder example for all families.
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: p. Wallace on 11/21/2008 1:08PM
55 Best Money Rule$: Money for Hard Times and Beyond puts instant money in your pocket with big savings on food, credit card debt, mortgage, utilities, telephone, and all your everyday needs. www.drpearlenawallace.com
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: SAUCYLATREK on 11/23/2008 6:24PM
ARE THERE ANY LONG RANGE ATTORNEYS WITHIN THE CONFINES OF LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY, WHO KNOWS WHERE THE CAGED BIRDS OF ALCATRAZ SHOULD BE NEXT. WHO WANTS ANYMORE STARTREK OVER DRUGS, TRINKING AND DEALING DIRT, OF THE THIRD REICH MAKERS ? SINCE MAI, WON'T GIVE MY MONEY OUT, WE HAVE TO MOVE, SINCE THIS THE BOUGHT OUT BENCHES IN MY TOWN APPEAR TO ALSO BE IN CONSPIRACY MODE ...CONTACT ADSIH, FOUNDER MARY ANN ISOM, ADSIH@AOL.COM, THEY WANT ME TO TAKE THEIR DRUGS AND MISS OUT ON MY COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM BEING SUCCESSFUL, CONTACT: MISS ISOM AT ADSIH@AOL.COM
THANKS.
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: Bettie on 12/08/2008 8:14PM
I agree with you. Grownups set their own limits and don't impose them on others or demand that the gifts they give and those they receive be of equal value.
Reply to this Comment | Report This