tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312736954468978064.post9026404765171014405..comments2024-03-28T01:51:22.367-03:00Comments on Not Buying Anything: Please, No PresentsGregg Koephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349453216733070775noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312736954468978064.post-74614622781258190012019-03-19T16:04:26.793-03:002019-03-19T16:04:26.793-03:00It truly is a great relief when you establsih no p...It truly is a great relief when you establsih no presents with family and friends. Life becomes easier, more graceful and more honest. We don't have to cow tow to artificial needs where every month sees some new promotion - another event to mark with buying. So sick of it all but lucky to have understanding people around who are just as happy to reciprocate. As you say - we have all we need and nothing anyone gave us could make us happier :)The Pottering Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16907728579103783535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312736954468978064.post-61096135914351239072013-12-25T21:58:54.262-04:002013-12-25T21:58:54.262-04:00Miss Marla,
My mother in law still sends us a car...Miss Marla,<br /><br />My mother in law still sends us a care package this time of year. However, the contents have changed dramatically over the years, and they now consist of 100% edible, yummy things. Also, a little bit of cash that we usually stash away in our dental savings account.<br /><br />I love the empty box idea! Contents? Love and caring. Best gift ever, any time of year.Gregg Koephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09349453216733070775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312736954468978064.post-77481844613921053672013-12-25T21:54:25.151-04:002013-12-25T21:54:25.151-04:00Anon,
It would be interesting to hear how your lo...Anon,<br /><br />It would be interesting to hear how your loved ones respond to your continued push for No Presents. <br /><br />Good luck in your endeavours toward a less consumer-oriented celebration. Happy to be of help. Gregg Koephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09349453216733070775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312736954468978064.post-66143902043515235522013-12-18T13:07:54.969-04:002013-12-18T13:07:54.969-04:00The anger from others was the one that was a shock...The anger from others was the one that was a shock to me when I declared "No Presents". I still have one relative who insists on buying me a present. I've resigned myself to the fact that I can't control someone's actions. She somehow thinks that I would be sad to not have a present to open. Then why not wrap an empty box? Works for me :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312736954468978064.post-58175078402652767022013-12-18T11:45:18.044-04:002013-12-18T11:45:18.044-04:00Thank you so much for this timely article! We have...Thank you so much for this timely article! We have struggled with this concept for many years (to get it across to others) but this article is awesome and we have already forwarded it to family and friends. Thanks again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com