http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2009/12/practical-gifts-for-the-older-folks-on-your-list/ A blog about frugal living Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:14:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2009/12/practical-gifts-for-the-older-folks-on-your-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2925 dee dee Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:22:20 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/?p=2389#comment-2925 Stamps, stationery and greeting cards. Older people enjoy sending notes and cards and the cost can add up. Plus they may not be able to get out to buy cards for birthdays, anniversaries, etc. So by providing them with a nice supply, you may be meeting a need - and again, it's a consumable. Not more stuff! Stamps, stationery and greeting cards. Older people enjoy sending notes and cards and the cost can add up. Plus they may not be able to get out to buy cards for birthdays, anniversaries, etc. So by providing them with a nice supply, you may be meeting a need – and again, it’s a consumable. Not more stuff!

]]> http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2009/12/practical-gifts-for-the-older-folks-on-your-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2924 leahingram Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:38:50 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/?p=2389#comment-2924 Glad to hear that these ring true for you. Glad to hear that these ring true for you.

]]> http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2009/12/practical-gifts-for-the-older-folks-on-your-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2923 Melissa Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:35:49 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/?p=2389#comment-2923 These are great tips! We've made up gift baskets of tea, a cute holiday mug, cookies, warm fuzzy socks, and a fleece throw. We've also given prepaid phone cards and postage stamps. These are great tips! We’ve made up gift baskets of tea, a cute holiday mug, cookies, warm fuzzy socks, and a fleece throw. We’ve also given prepaid phone cards and postage stamps.

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