Comments on: Still Deciding What to Buy? You’re Not Alone

By: Lisa Blair

Lisa Blair — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:18:53 +0000

I really struggled with paralysis of finding the “perfect gift” when the children were younger, Lisa. It’s easier now that everyone is older and married. Our family draws names for the adults at Christmas (we give a gift to each grandchild). Since each couple is buying only for one other adult couple ($50 limit), we’re pretty honest about what we want or need (newlyweds ask for a vacuum cleaner, kitchen organizers, etc.). My husband and I wanted a restaurant gift certificate, but my daughter wanted to buy a physical gift, so I shared that we were pondering a small table for the backyard. We went to FB marketplace and found a little table with two chairs in a small town near her. Woohoo! Sometimes it’s considering the giver as well as the receiver. 🙂

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:15:25 +0000

In reply to Joanne. Same! If I had to actually buy every book I read, we'd be broke! :)

By: Joanne

Joanne — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:47:52 +0000

In reply to LisaNotes. Yes! Our library saves me hundreds each year.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:26:27 +0000

In reply to Joanne. I hear you about "anything over $20" feeling like a large purchase, Joanne. :) I guess that could be considered a positive that we don't throw away money very easily. ha. Thankfully most of the books I read are library books so I don't have to spend money there.

By: Joanne

Joanne — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:13:25 +0000

I definitely find that some people are so easy to shop for and others are really hard. I tend to talk myself out of spending money a lot of the time especially for
“larger” purchases…. so basically anything over $20! LOL. My husband teases me for it all the time.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 17:15:15 +0000

In reply to Jean Wise. I agree, Jean. Some people are so easy to buy for. And others so hard. Maybe I'm biased, but I have an easier time buying for females than males; maybe it's the opposite for men? My husband and I never exchange gifts for birthdays but we will have at least one thing for each other under the Christmas tree, usually something practical. :)

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 17:13:19 +0000

In reply to Martha J. Orlando. Yes, do let us know if your gift is a winner, Martha! Although I'm sure Danny will say it is, regardless. :)

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:31:42 +0000

I find it depends on the person. My oldest daughter is fun and easy to buy for and I almost can buy too much for. Now my hubby is very hard to buy for and we have too much already and just buy what we need as we need it so surprises and gift buying is difficult. I guess the element of surprise is what I like too. Merry Christmas, dear Lisa!!

By: Martha J. Orlando

Martha J. Orlando — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:15:37 +0000

Since Danny’s birthday is on December 19, we don’t exchange Christmas gifts, but I always try to get him something unique and special that he won’t order for himself, but is something he can use. I’ll let you know if I struck out this season or made a home run. Blessings, Lisa!