Comments on: In Search of Birthday Ideas… Yet Again

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 03:12:59 +0000

I actually suggested charitable contributions a few years ago, but my friends and family shot down the idea.

Spa certificates are actually a great idea. It's something I wouldn't typically indulge in with my own money, but something I'd love for someone else to buy.

By: Juice

Juice — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:41:32 +0000

I agree with the restaurant gift cards. Or tickets to an event, or gift certs to your massage therapist (or acupuncturist), or any other spa type treatment that you would enjoy but not want to spend the money on…

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:32:50 +0000

ask for them to donate to a favorite charity. Donors Chose offers gift cards – then you can go in and select the project you want to fund.

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 03:20:35 +0000

You two hit the nail on the head! I ended up asking for gift cards to some of my favorite restaurants. That way I keep out the clutter and enjoy a romantic evening out with my husband.

By: marci

marci — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:22:56 +0000

I would have to agree and 2nd the suggestion of The Rathbun Family. Suggest your family getting you gift cards to the places you love. Then, when you go out, you maybe won't feel so guilty for spending your own hard earned money on a meal. At least, I wouldn't feel so bad. Gift cards are like free money!

By: The Rathbun Family

The Rathbun Family — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:05:14 +0000

It seems to me that on the rare occasions when you do spend money, your favorite times are dining with friends. So if people are going to buy you something regardless, then to avoid them wasting their money and your space, ask for gift cards to restaurants, and use them to share a meal with the people you love.