tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250165332425049471.post4547632695586608057..comments2023-10-26T03:45:18.919-07:00Comments on Chicago Plus One: Single SantasVikki Ortizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05980742523126385597noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250165332425049471.post-25273938868695125842007-12-26T08:08:00.000-08:002007-12-26T08:08:00.000-08:00Heh, it's not always the married folks that have t...Heh, it's not always the married folks that have tons of money. After all, that dual income is supporting two people, plus kids who aren't earning anything. I had more money as a single woman than a married woman, and I'm sure having kids won't improve this any. <BR/><BR/>I don't remember my parents' friends ever buying us gifts. I don't think it's necessary.Danulaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15778004455916331900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250165332425049471.post-18368344728961172942007-12-19T22:26:00.000-08:002007-12-19T22:26:00.000-08:00You have some awesome friends--I don't get any Chr...You have some awesome friends--I don't get any Christmas presents from mine, single or married! :) It seems to me that any presents you do give to your friends are above and beyond the call of duty.<BR/><BR/>It's commendable that you want to give in return, but I don't think it's worth breaking the bank to do so. Friends should understand that and not hold it against you...unless you forgot to at least thank them... :)Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07855642147139634743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250165332425049471.post-29191285505382368442007-12-19T17:17:00.000-08:002007-12-19T17:17:00.000-08:00I was thinking about the same thing as Mr & Mrs, p...I was thinking about the same thing as Mr & Mrs, plus one:<BR/><BR/>Rather than buy the kids something material, if they're old enough, give them a "coupon" for your time. Say it's good for an afternoon at the zoo, a movie (Budget Cinema's tickets are cheap, so the popcorn's not a strain!), sledding and hot cocoa, etc...<BR/><BR/>My girls have always loved spending time with my friends, especially if it doesn't seem like babysitting. :D (And part of the fun is that my friends can tell them "When you were a baby, I took you to....", so they know it's a bit of tradition.)<BR/><BR/>I can tell you from experience, kids will remember time spent WAY longer than one of X many toys they get on Christmas day. Even if it's just tagging along on a trip to the mall and being allowed to try "grown up" clothes on.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01731694582099674110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250165332425049471.post-75304978018555284942007-12-19T06:33:00.000-08:002007-12-19T06:33:00.000-08:00Hey Vik, it's not just single Santas that feel the...Hey Vik, it's not just single Santas that feel the pain at Christmas. It's an expensive time of year for everyone and as I get older I am rethinking gifts and making sure we're focusing on time with family and friends as much as presents. I think at this point, it's perfectly acceptable to not get your friends (or your friends' kids) presents. But, here's one "gift" idea if you really want to do something for friends with kids -- give them a "gift card" for a night of <BR/>babysitting so they can go out and eat at a restaurant without high chairs!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08307010156384391413noreply@blogger.com