tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post2380182138799857544..comments2023-06-25T05:06:09.098-04:00Comments on The Golden Spoons: Three Strategies to Reign In the Christmas Gift GivingLisa Witherspoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12530852104410009597noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-60282854237440300092014-11-28T18:31:14.749-05:002014-11-28T18:31:14.749-05:00Sounds like a plan!Sounds like a plan!Lisa @ The Golden Spoonshttp://www.the-golden-spoons.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-48870203032131235612014-11-28T18:31:06.422-05:002014-11-28T18:31:06.422-05:00It's so hard. I don't want to steal the ma...It's so hard. I don't want to steal the magic of Christmas, but there has got to be some limits, too.Lisa @ The Golden Spoonshttp://www.the-golden-spoons.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-30665002489168979292014-11-28T14:23:34.146-05:002014-11-28T14:23:34.146-05:00I was actually thinking of doing this this Christm...I was actually thinking of doing this this Christmas! 1 toy, shoes and 1 toy from Santa. That's it!TheMissusVhttp://www.vanillahousewife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-24442015860947651972014-11-25T03:35:43.395-05:002014-11-25T03:35:43.395-05:00I think this is a really good thought! The last th...I think this is a really good thought! The last thing we want is our children to associate happiness with material things. It's important to teach them about the family ties and love that make festivals real.Taranahttp://www.sandinmytoes.tk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-73485226934065107252014-11-23T06:56:32.958-05:002014-11-23T06:56:32.958-05:00The three gifts strategy has worked great thus far...The three gifts strategy has worked great thus far, but now that they are getting older their gift request are getting more expensive. Originally, Megan wanted a computer and a saddle (for her riding lessons), and a watch. Since a "cheap" saddle costs about $3,000, that definitely won't be happening!Lisa @ The Golden Spoonshttp://www.the-golden-spoons.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-80239709505852759402014-11-21T19:40:38.078-05:002014-11-21T19:40:38.078-05:00I love the idea of three gifts as well, and I LOVE...I love the idea of three gifts as well, and I LOVE the idea of at least one of them being something like adopting an animal. When Tucker was born, somebody gifted a goat to a starving family - the goat provides cheese, milk, and I can't even remember all of the stuff but I was really impressed by it :) I think it was Feed The Children. Anyway, I guess because they're really hearty animalsKristi - Finding Nineenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-17378041173485268812014-11-21T14:12:21.280-05:002014-11-21T14:12:21.280-05:00Oh this is great Lisa!! I can only imagine how sc...Oh this is great Lisa!! I can only imagine how scary that road was and white knuckling your way on and around the mountain cliffs!!!! I would have been terrified!!!<br /><br />Derek used to travel all the time when the kids were younger... I love your lists and they are all SO true!!! I loved the alone time I had to myself, and yet? I was so jealous that he got to go to cool places and bask Chris Carternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-37539734473461121242014-11-21T12:59:56.836-05:002014-11-21T12:59:56.836-05:00Yes, my husband travels a lot - he is a military p...Yes, my husband travels a lot - he is a military pilot so his trips range from short to long deployments. Now that the boys are older it is easier but there were several years when the constant traveling was really hard. I like the way you broke this into pros and cons - great way to look at things!Kimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-60312175519594133392014-11-21T12:51:55.908-05:002014-11-21T12:51:55.908-05:00I don't like it when my spouse travels...too m...I don't like it when my spouse travels...too much to handle and although my kitchen gets a break...but i still wouldn't mind cooking and him being there to help me around.<br /><br /><br />Glad to read you handle it so well :) I totally agree with your pros and cons!Ruchiranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-92071530692454785242014-11-21T11:07:09.312-05:002014-11-21T11:07:09.312-05:00Honestly, I know exactly where you mean, as I used...Honestly, I know exactly where you mean, as I used to live in San Francisco. And yes, I thought I might die too! Or just get motion sick. And I don't even get motion sick. We did that drive with a house guest so I was in the backseat.<br />Never again.<br />Cassidy doesn't travel a lot, but my dad did when I was a kid and my mom had five kids to raise! Whoa!Tamara Bowmanhttp://tamaralikecamera.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-39145111975657003632014-11-21T09:55:42.744-05:002014-11-21T09:55:42.744-05:00Matt doesn't travel much, but I used to hate i...Matt doesn't travel much, but I used to hate it when the kids were little. Now it's not as hard, and I focus on the positives instead of the negatives. And I know exactly what you mean about driving in CA - I had to keep my eyes on the road or out at the ocean. If I looked down, I got nauseous! I'm glad Matt was driving.Danahttp://kissmylist.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-6161418101203099812014-11-21T09:49:33.715-05:002014-11-21T09:49:33.715-05:00I don't have a spouse, but I imagine it presen...I don't have a spouse, but I imagine it presents some unique challenges when one of them travels frequently.Scotthttp://twindaddyblog.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-56782612453268829702014-11-21T08:21:56.071-05:002014-11-21T08:21:56.071-05:00Thanks for sharing your perspective! It was intere...Thanks for sharing your perspective! It was interesting to get an inside view of what it's like to have a traveling spouse.Taranahttp://www.sandinmytoes.tk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-88580218064202299992014-11-21T07:41:23.028-05:002014-11-21T07:41:23.028-05:00My husband hardly ever travels for work, and when ...My husband hardly ever travels for work, and when he does it's just for one night. But he leaves in the morning at 6, and most night doesn't get home until 6! It is always nice to have him here at the end of the day, though. Paris is on my bucket list, you know!Ginnymariehttp://www.lemondroppie.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-53700420543184638132014-11-21T07:25:50.958-05:002014-11-21T07:25:50.958-05:00Fortunately, my in laws live right next door, so i...Fortunately, my in laws live right next door, so if there was an emergency, I have someone really close to help. It can be tough on a marriage, but we have pretty much figured it out. :-)Lisa @ The Golden Spoonshttp://www.the-golden-spoons.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-28044860822603543652014-11-21T07:22:20.574-05:002014-11-21T07:22:20.574-05:00Thanks Nicki! We loved visiting Stinson and would ...Thanks Nicki! We loved visiting Stinson and would love to go back sometime. It really was beautiful and so different from the beaches here in NC. I know what you mean about it sometimes working better when the hubby is gone. Sometimes, if he actually has been home for a good stretch, it's like we are all getting on each other's nerves. I miss him when he's gone, but I've/we'Lisa @ The Golden Spoonshttp://www.the-golden-spoons.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-4531181758678446642014-11-21T07:19:47.562-05:002014-11-21T07:19:47.562-05:00I think we are just so used to the travel that it ...I think we are just so used to the travel that it does't faze us anymore. Stinson is beautiful - even the scary road was breathtaking scenery. I should have added the picture of the sign as you walk onto the beach that warns of great white sharks! :-)Lisa @ The Golden Spoonshttp://www.the-golden-spoons.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-48238372354524131252014-11-21T07:18:06.409-05:002014-11-21T07:18:06.409-05:00The beds at BLogU were awful!! Don't know if I...The beds at BLogU were awful!! Don't know if I'm going this year - it's a tough weekend because it's so close the the end of the school year. If I do go, thinking about getting a commuter ticket and staying at a hotel somewhere with better beds. But, that would mean renting a car and driving in an unfamiliar place and I am terrible with directions.Lisa @ The Golden Spoonshttp://www.the-golden-spoons.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-36307396306973870312014-11-21T07:15:45.382-05:002014-11-21T07:15:45.382-05:00David is rarely gone on the weekends, but when he ...David is rarely gone on the weekends, but when he is it's just weird!Lisa @ The Golden Spoonshttp://www.the-golden-spoons.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-78685842349236023212014-11-21T06:54:43.345-05:002014-11-21T06:54:43.345-05:00My husband doesn't travel a lot so we have him...My husband doesn't travel a lot so we have him around most times but I gotta admit, there are times when I wish he did! LOL The travel rewards sure sounds like an awesome thing! Paris!TheMissusVhttp://www.vanillahousewife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-30540527887164228342014-11-21T05:11:55.542-05:002014-11-21T05:11:55.542-05:00I think I've been on that same road along the ...I think I've been on that same road along the pacific coast hwy. My husband has always been a workaholic and I can say that I've gotten used to it over the years. I love my time alone, well most of it.Susan Zutautasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-32276838017204351582014-11-21T05:00:33.854-05:002014-11-21T05:00:33.854-05:00that is really tough and it takes a great marriage...that is really tough and it takes a great marriage and communication to make it work. MY hubby works nights and we only get to see each other very briefly at night, if I'm not passed out already and in the morning when I leave for work and he's a zombie still trying to wake up. The weekends are our time as a family. I hate being alone in the evening with Anthony, I always worry about an Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-33183200823132748002014-11-21T00:28:57.999-05:002014-11-21T00:28:57.999-05:00I relate to every word of this post, Lisa! I live ...I relate to every word of this post, Lisa! I live in the Bay Area, and adore Stinson but that road...! Sheesh. Unless I'm driving I can't do it. I get totally carsick. And my husband is gone too, all the time and from when we first got married. I do it the way you do, and we go through phases where it works better when he's not here (even though I miss him) and where it all falls Nicki Gilbertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-69273077119328697482014-11-20T22:28:11.057-05:002014-11-20T22:28:11.057-05:00I used to travel a fair amount for work, so I actu...I used to travel a fair amount for work, so I actually have lived both sides of the story. No doubt such traveling is tough on both of you, but it seems that your family is still intact and thriving. Which is wonderful! Also, great pictures of Stinson -- we used to live in the SF Bay area, and enjoyed the ocean and beach there quite a bit!Anna Fitfunnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109556486849297351.post-57546534314181021972014-11-20T22:26:06.430-05:002014-11-20T22:26:06.430-05:00and thank you for co hosting!and thank you for co hosting!Kristi - Finding Nineenoreply@blogger.com