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Boxing Week - I Love It!
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Boxing day, which has now been expanded to Boxing Week in most areas, is truly a frugal gal’s dream. In fact I was very happy to get many gift cards for Christmas this year and immediately upon receiving them knew they’d be used during boxing week. Of course, I already knew I’d be hitting the mall on boxing day and boxing week depending on when the best sales were happening. Unfortunately, I slept in a little bit too long on boxing day, and so many of the good items were sold out by the time I got to the stores (and boy were the stores busy)! However, I have a big list of the best sales that are going on in my area and will continue to shop throughougt boxing week.
While many people don’t like to do boxing week shopping, as the crowds can be quite large, if have specific deals in mind it can be totally worth it. Personally I think the key is to have a good attitude and keep expectations low as to not be overly disappointed if the items you most desire are sold out before you arrive. So, happy shopping!
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It’s cold out. In fact, it’s freezing… so I wondered why are we all sitting around the house watching television (mostly hockey) and drinking all the hot cocoa we can get our hands on? I mean as fun as that is, it’s snowing outside and if it’s snowing here, then it’s really coming down on the mountains (which are an hour and a half away).
One of the great things about living close to mountains is that there are plenty of skiing opportunities to be had when the snow hits. It actually makes for a decently affordable mini vacation, as we just stay with friends and only have to pay for our lift passes and equipment rentals. So, today we are heading up and preparing to hit the slopes for some great skiing, fresh air and exercise!
Is Regifting Wrong?
An interesting topic came up within my group of friends today, as it was learned that some of us (not me!) are avid regifters. I was quite surprised to learn of this, as I had always considered it bad etiquette to “regift” a present, and was surprised that my friends were so straightforward in admitting they do such things. However, once they explained their reasoning - that they regift items they don’t care for as not to be wasteful - it did sort of make sense. I mean, is it not better to thoughtfully regift an item that you know someone might like, rather than let it sit in your closet gathering dust? It does sound like the more environmentally friendly thing to do, as reusing an item is better than buying a new one.
Personally, I think I’d be too afraid of being found out, and I am probably too sentimental to give away gifts that a friend or family member spent time picking out, however I no longer see regifting as a bad thing, as it clearly does have some benefits.
