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Haha

Wilma Ham — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:40:00 -0600

Hey kate, noting wrong with that. Good use of our time and good example after all those political slinging matches.

Wilma Ham

www.wilmasblog.com

Thanks

aftercancer — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:22:37 -0600

We sound like a mutual admiration society. Thanks again.

Kate

I blog at http://www.aftercancernowwhat.wordpress.com

That is action; leave the world better

Wilma Ham — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:24:43 -0600

Hi Kate

I saw your comment on my comment on American Dream.

I wanted to say, thanks for your obvious connection with what I wrote and I came here to see who you are.
I love what you say here too.
If we don't start with ourselves doing small things in our direct environment, we won't make a difference at all.

That is where we take power and responsibility, and in the process we make our own and other people's lives as best as we can.

Have a great Christmas,

Wilma
www.wilmasblog.com

I actually have tried most of those products!

DominaDoll — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:07:36 -0600

Hello Lovers! Uh, I actually have tried most of those products. And, I do lock mself away for hours testing for reviews. Not much of a social life but one heck of a sex life! Great choices BTW! Please support an introvert and check out my blog to read some of my reviews.

Sex is emotion in motion. ~Mae West

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Great Ideas!

Rachelle Mee-Chapman — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:40:30 -0600

These are all lovely ideas. For some of my sweet soulsisters I'm making matchbox shrines. I can recycle tins and boxes I've been gathering all year, and use my stash of art supplies to make meaningful prettties. Each one will have a tiny blessing rolled up inside.

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Crafting as Therapy

jenrik06 — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:26:07 -0600

This is what got me into crafting. It gave me an outlet when I was younger and in a better financial place (no kiddo's or hubby to feed back then-lol). Now it's morphed into financial therapy. Especially with the holidays upon us, I feel like I have more financial control when I craft. Less money spent on gifts=More money in our bank account!

I'm planning on tea and coffee themed gifts utilizing free samples and Goodwill tea & coffee cups. A chocolate peppermint dipped biscotti with a recipe card will make a great gift for our neighbors. Also, I'm making some scented gel air fresheners, reed diffusers, etc with essential oils and jar gifts galore. I only wish I had a sewing machine-mine didn't survive our last move (bummer)!

Your Fun Frugalista

Jennifer

Create your own mugs

ande2506 — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:50:34 -0600

These are great ideas. Its the personal connection that makes gives so touching. I love these ideas. Here's another one: I work for Aladdin who produces "create your own" reusable mugs. These are great ways to personlize yourr gift. You can insert a photo, your child's drawing or what ever you like in the mug. Its yours to customize. Check it out: http://www.aladdin-pmi.com/shop/category.aspx?categoryID=14

Where do I sign up for the Brownie of the Month Club?

ewillse — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:37:01 -0600

Oh right. Season of giving. Not getting. Heh.

These are great ideas- some familiar and some new discoveries.

- E

elizabethwillse.wordpress.com

Freelance Book Reviewer

Practical is Good

kmcdade — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:09:15 -0600

Oh, I love the idea of putting your soul into gift-making. And thank you for the practical ideas. Last year, my kids and I made spiced instant coffee mix and lavender milk bath for gifts.

Kathleen

http://www.technoearthmama.com

great post

imabima — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:12:13 -0600

Beautifully put, as usual!

There was a lovely article in this month's Wondertime magazine about the "$100 holiday" - have you read that book? It always amazes me how the simplest gifts made with love are the ones that are most treasured.

The phrase "working mother" is redundant.

Organic Hostess Gifts?

Denise — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:51:45 -0600

I swear I am cutting back this year. I swear. And I'm interested in the organic hostess gifts. Bring 'em on!

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager

Flamingo House Happenings

Great Ideas and Cloth Gift Bags

GreenMoms — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:53:28 -0600

Love your inspiring ideas! You are very diligent about requesting no plastic wrap when ordering online. You have inspired me to work harder at that. I order from eco-friendly companies, but they still pack in plastic sometimes and non-recycled boxes etc....
My GreenMoms group is having our annual gift bag making party tomorrow night and it is such a fun event. There are about 10 of us that iron, match ribbon and sew. We have a potluck and this year we have cut about 180 bags. That's 18 bags each! We get all our fabric, ribbon, and thread from freecycle or friends and family who have fabric they won't use.
Here is a link to how to make gift bags. It is really easy:
http://www.greenmomscoastside.com/GreenMomsCoastside.com/Blog/Entries/20...

GreenMoms, Melinda & Janice

www.GreenMoms.com

Green On! Your Children Will Thank You For It.

re: love your ideas

greentalk — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:48:33 -0600

Beth, I love these ideas. You know you inspired me to go ribbon only when gift wrapping last year.

Anna www.green-talk.com

Just left you a comment on

Amy Gates — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:27:29 -0600

Just left you a comment on your post, Beth. Great ideas! Thank you. :)

Amy
Crunchy Domestic Goddess
BlogHers Act contributing editor

I love these tips, Beth. I'd

Amy Gates — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:26:38 -0600

I love these tips, Beth. I'd never thought of requesting no plastic or styrofoam when ordering something, but it certainly seems like a reasonable request.

As for wrapping gifts this year, I think we are going to focus on using some of the many play silks we have around here and I might pick up a few more too (the kids love them anyway) to make sure we have enough.

Amy
Crunchy Domestic Goddess
BlogHers Act contributing editor