812-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 28, 1992
TAKING
TIME
by Rebecca Escott
Extension Home Economist
Creative Planning Can
Save Dollars
The Presidential Elections have
passed, and now we’re waiting in
anticipation of a much-needed
economic recovery. However, the
recovery is not likely to come
before a financially draining holi
day season. Did you brave the
stores during yesterday’s “Black
Friday” shopping spree?
To protect your family from
some of the stresses that come
during unstable economic times,
make a commitment this season to
limit your holiday spending.
Unnecessary debt is one thing that
can break a family that is already
strapped financially. Creative gift
giving may be a solution. In fact,
the gifts that cost very little bey
ond a person’s time and planning
StiM 026. $5O Off
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listed below
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CENTER, INC. & GARDEN
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215-367-9084 Uibanon: 717-272-4155
Dallastown
TRI-BORO
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435 Locual St.
717-246-3095
1-800-632-9018
East Earl
GOODS LAWN
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RHmitw Exll-Rt. 243
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are often the most meaningful.
I remember one year when I
was in college when 1 put this
principle to work. That year I
chose to select one song to play on
Christmas Day for each member
of my family. I carefully surveyed
my files and selected words that
were appropriate “If I Had
Wings” for my brother who had
Just received his Army Aviation
Commission: “Your Smile” for
my Dad. Then as our family
opened their presents, I presented
them with a handwritten copy of
the words, played, and sang the
song as a gift. More than any other
gifts, I remember that time.
I have also received some crea
tive, inexpensive gifts. My grand
parents have chosen several items
from their own home to pass on to
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WES STAUFFER
ENGINES & EQUIPMENT
23 Plaaaanl Vallay Rd.
717-738-4215
Eohrata. Hershev.
Lancaster
HOLLINGER’S LAWN &
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RD 1, Box 1342
215-488-1025
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But this offer is only good tor a limited
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Rt. 72 South
717-865-2994
Mverstown
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6M E. Lincoln Avo.
717-866-6720
Ono
SHUEY’S SALES
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JonMtown Rd.
717-865-4915
Oxford
OXFORD
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1100 Li motion* Rd.
215-932-2573
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RD 2 Box 2006
219-926-2441
me and my husband. Each time,
my grandmother writes a short
note telling the memories asso
ciated with the piece and the
dreams she has for its use in our
home. My sister always manages
to convert unwanted novels from
area book sales into treasures by
signing the inside cover with a
personalized message. She also
has the amazing talent of taking a
tiny scrap of wrapping paper or
the comer of a greeting card and
turning it into a delicate gift tag.
Another sister has mastered the art
of giving me what I can use. She is
saving me money by giving gener
al household products that I would
otherwise have to spend my own
money on. I would much rather
have these than another knick
knack to dust!
Think about the people on your
gift list. What makes them special
as people? What things could only
you give them? A collection of
family recipes? A pack of old fam
ily photos that are labeled? Prom
ised time together? A coupon for
homemade lasagna? A small heir
loom? Free babysitting? A poem?
An lOU for a thorough house
cleaning? Tools and labor to fix a
leaky faucet? An oil change?
1
Ronks
* A & B SALES
& SERVICE
' 370 Newport Road
2 Milo* South of Rt. 23
Along 772 Thru Monlorcy
LINCOLN SUPPLY &
EQUIPMENT CO.
Somerset, PA 814-443-1691
McCoole, MD 301-786-6800
Tamaaua
CHARLES S.
SNYDER, INC.
RD 3
717-386-5945
Watsontown
BEILER’S REPAIR
1 Ml. W. of Turbotvllle
On Rt 44
RD 2, Box 54
Whlteford MD
ENFIELD
EQUIPMENT INC.
720 Wheeler School Rd.
301-879-5090
Fresh or dried herbs? Costume
Jewelry?
Not only does the gift cost a lot
of money but you spend more
money on the wrappings (or
should I say trappings?) How
could you save money here?
Reuse boxes and paper. Cut gift
enclosures out of old greeting
cards. Wrap boxes in brown paper
and have children color the
designs for them. Drape a smaller
box with an old lace handkerchief,
and lie it with a scrap of ribbon.
Before you go out and over
spend, I encourage you to sort
through your closets. What can
you find? You may also want to
browse through some magazines
or books at a local library for other
ideas. People really do appreciate
the time you invest in their gift.
For most people, the money is not
as important.
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As you do your planning, chal
lenge your children to be creative,
too. What can they make or give
to each other and to the adults in
their lives. Grandparents may
appreciate a photograph of a
child proudly showing off a piece
of artwork. Adults are also grate
ful for refills of camera film.
The holidays can become a
financial burden if you are not
careful. With some thoughtful
planning you can save yourself
money and actually improve the
gift.
I know I can’t wait until next
year. I want to challenge my fami
ly to buy gifts that cost less than
$5 per person. When you limit the
dollar value, people have to be
creative. But remember as with all
things, it is a trade-off. Creative
gift-giving takes time!
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