tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814984506642537843.post8571655464762362386..comments2024-03-03T16:03:52.071+11:00Comments on Debt Free, Cashed Up and Laughing - The Cheapskates way to living the good life: The Value of a Present Box Cath Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982092492622482815noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814984506642537843.post-31293524753076305222016-01-12T21:01:16.788+11:002016-01-12T21:01:16.788+11:00I love the red tutu - I can imagine a very happy l...I love the red tutu - I can imagine a very happy little girl when she opens that present, especially with the books and other goodies :) Cath Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12982092492622482815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814984506642537843.post-67376194259054557132016-01-12T20:57:55.369+11:002016-01-12T20:57:55.369+11:00I hope so Karen, I love putting gifts together :)I hope so Karen, I love putting gifts together :)Cath Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12982092492622482815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814984506642537843.post-42544953846075418212016-01-12T20:57:21.547+11:002016-01-12T20:57:21.547+11:00Yes, we're moved on from the toy stage to the ...Yes, we're moved on from the toy stage to the grown-up stage. Now I'm stocking it with things suitable for engagements, weddings (had our first wedding amongst our children's friends last week), new home, new baby and so on. I love sewing and knitting baby clothes but at those prices I would be struggling to get the fabric so I bought them. I know I'll be able to add to them with some handmade pretties when I need to use them :)Cath Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12982092492622482815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814984506642537843.post-64105392705655032202016-01-12T20:54:39.162+11:002016-01-12T20:54:39.162+11:00I do too Jane. I'm hoping to fill it with even...I do too Jane. I'm hoping to fill it with even more handmade gifts this year :)Cath Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12982092492622482815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814984506642537843.post-45636154464302570992016-01-12T20:53:02.970+11:002016-01-12T20:53:02.970+11:00The Post Office is great for gifts and they're...The Post Office is great for gifts and they're often really good prices too. I bought picnic sets from our PO a couple of years ago that they had been selling for $59.99 - for $10 each on clearance. They became engagement gifts to two young couples from Church. I picked up binoculars for $2.50 a pair on Boxing Day and small tool sets for $5 each - they've been put away for the boys for next Christmas. I know they'll love the binoculars, they use their father's every time they go on rallies. I can't say how much a supply of gifts has saved us over the years but I know when the kids were at school they'd never have been able to go to all the birthday parties they did if we hadn't had one. Now I'm putting in things more suitable for engagements, weddings, new babies, new homes as well as birthdays and Christmas - all the kids are growing up, don't need so many toys anymore :)Cath Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12982092492622482815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814984506642537843.post-59326800894725530222016-01-12T14:20:27.578+11:002016-01-12T14:20:27.578+11:00I have a gift shelf in my wardrobe and have been m...I have a gift shelf in my wardrobe and have been making felt Christmas ornaments over the holidays, ready for this year along with homemade jam. I recently found lots of Christmas markdowns for my little niece- a red tutu and tee, a colouring and pop up book and a peppa pig stocking filled with goodies all for $7!I love the $5 budget and think that is reasonable too!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535442579149449469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814984506642537843.post-86441701444317762142016-01-12T10:20:41.966+11:002016-01-12T10:20:41.966+11:00Like you Cath I've done this for years and yea...Like you Cath I've done this for years and years:) Linda Manchester Lass, Now and Thenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946068658998389838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814984506642537843.post-25620696852088306352016-01-11T22:42:52.562+11:002016-01-11T22:42:52.562+11:00I like the way you think Cath. This is a brilliant...I like the way you think Cath. This is a brilliant idea :)<br /><br />I have been keeping my eyes open for specials that can be used for gifts. I find that the post office have some good items reduced down from time to time. I bought some pretty Christmas cards for half price a few days ago, beats paying full price for next Christmas.<br /><br />I think I will take a leaf out of your book and give this idea a try. Thank you for sharing :)<br /><br />xTaniaTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814984506642537843.post-91208792920862389772016-01-11T21:38:06.938+11:002016-01-11T21:38:06.938+11:00Cath i think this is a great idea, i did start a s...Cath i think this is a great idea, i did start a small one last year and added a few things to it but im starting a newer better one for this year. Looking forward to see what you stock your with as im sure it will give me a lot more inspiration for mine lol Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814984506642537843.post-23394188335778139342016-01-11T19:57:48.805+11:002016-01-11T19:57:48.805+11:00Hi Cath,
I just love my present box and I'm a...Hi Cath,<br /><br />I just love my present box and I'm always trying to beat my present budget. Great price on the baby clothes.<br />Can't wait for next weeks post.<br /><br />MaureenMaureennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814984506642537843.post-41409645288317632062016-01-11T18:35:40.553+11:002016-01-11T18:35:40.553+11:00There's only hubby and I at home and I have th...There's only hubby and I at home and I have the luxury of a room just for sewing. In that room I have a cupboard where I keep my makings, my presents. My presents are useful, homemade and generally quite cheap. The materials are usually sorced from the op shop so all gifts are inexpensive. When I need a gift I go and shop my cupboard. Love it.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.com