The point of gift giving is for me to gift someone something they otherwise would get. Adults, who have their own money, can go into a store and buy themselves everything they want and need, and will likely find items more to their taste than if I would buy it for them. Getting something from thrift stores or online plattforms gives you the opportunity to find unique treasures your loved person wouldn't otherwise got. To me, that's the whole point and it's not always the amount of money spent. I once found some high quality, vintage vine glasses in a "for free" box on the sidewalk. They were the exact same ones my parents have at their house and that weren't produced anymore. I was looking for them for years and there were only a few online far away from me and expensive. I took them with me and gave them as a gift. That was one of the best gifts I ever had for my parents and it didn't cost me anything! They were just sitting there on the street waiting for me to take them! My parents wouldn't ever be able to find these rare glasses anywhere!
This year my family and extended family got together and did secret Santa. We had a budget of $20 so we all bought a gift, wrapped it and put under the tree. I got some beautiful vintage China cups, totally love them!!!
The end piece about things being gross is so true. My in laws are not thrift friendly but have warmed up to it thanks to me! I got loads of my child’s toys and books at thrift stores and at one point my mother in law asked how I wash the toys (obvious) and books. But I said that it’s likely these books only had one owner, hut if I got a book at the library or even let my child read a book at daycare it would have been “used” by SO many people… she was very impressed with that argument and all she said was “I never thought about that!”
You’ll love this, this year I’m upcycling the fabric of my gym shorts from high school 😂to make homemade Christmas ornaments 🎄for my friends who attended the same school. We just celebrated the 10th anniversary of our graduation! I thought it was a cheeky twist on a zero-waste Christmas. The ornaments are red hearts stuffed with various soft plastics that otherwise would go to the landfill!
First off, love your channel. I’ve been a dedicated thrift shopper for over 40 years and brought our sons up awake to the advantage of “pre loved”. Our Christmas gifts are handmade, consumable ( spices, wine, beer etc) and second hand. Peace and Good Health to You and Yours, Gittemary. From Vancouver Island
My family loves things from 2nd hand stores, vintage etc. I make and plan home made gifts all year for my family and friends. I have a vegetable and herb garden, i make my own herb mixes with my dried herbs. At this point my family would be pissed if I didn't give them things I've made all season. I only ask they return my jars when the product is empty, so i can refill. Canning jars have become so expensive. But, everyone knows this gives the jars back. I have over 100+ home made jellys, from sweet to spicey, salsas,and herbs mixes to share with my family. I bought all my baskets to give as gifts this year at a local 2nd hand store and also found 2nd hand christmas fabric to line the baskets with. I have washed and sanitized it all. Im really excited to give this years things, because, I always try and add something new. Merry Christmas enjoy
I literally had a year where I had bought nothing for anyone because I was broke and either regifted things I had found while moving house or picked up from the side of the road that people were throwing out. Literally gifted people so much stuff and spent absolutely nothing and nobody knew. It was almost valued at $3500 USD total for everything including air fryers barely used and a fully functional 4k ultra television! And then a hover board with the charger for my school aged niece
Merry Christmas 🎄 I love your videos 🥰 I raised my daughter to thrift and she is an adult who is environmentally conscious and she knows how important it is to me too ❤She thrifted Christmas gifts for me last year and this year she thrifted all the gifts she is giving🙌
The sad thing with second hand is that only in Scandinavia, Germany, Great Britain you can find these super things, here in Poland you really REALLY like Really have to be lucky😔
Today and yesterday I've had people ask me "why?" when mentioning that I'm doing a homemade gift for my brother. I've been spending so much time and thought on this gift, so it hurts a bit when people don't think it's a great idea...
We’re creatures at habit, so when someone’s does something out of the norm, we question it - I think it’s amazing that you’re doing homemade gifts, and I hope you won’t internalise people’s questions, you’re going great ♥️♥️
I lucked out and stumbled upon a great thrift store in my new neighborhood. I had to stop myself 😂 I got two knit cardigans that were fantastic quality, one was wool made in Estonia, it’s so beautiful.
This year I tried to upcycle not necessarily things but wrapping itself. I have my own wrapping paper that i use and I kept paper from orders of organic cosmetics. Then, I can re wrap fragile gifts and send them to friends. I also gave things I don't need to keep anymore as gifts. I thing they are going to be loved!
I keep gift bags and just reuse them, some are on their 6th Christmas 🎁😊. But I buy very few gifts, mostly just my daughter and little cousin. The older cousins get an envelope with cash. If I do get something for adults I give food gifts, eat, wine, biscuits are always welcome 😁
I wrapped a few of the presents I got in the paper from "who gives a crap" toilet paper cause the colors and patterns are so cute (thanks shelbizzlee). Thrifted some early antique 20th century books for my dad (a history buff)
Just bought from Sellpy and I thought it was a great idea to be able to ship in bulk (e.g. for kids clothes). Disappointing to find out it's owned by H&M. It would be interesting to see a future video on it. I can't seem to find much info myself on how sustainable it is.
When you give gifts in cloth, do you specifically ask if they want to keep the wrapping afterwards? How do you navigate that with people who may not be familiar with cloth wrappings? I've been thinking about the wastage of wrapping paper, but on the other hand don't want to buy new tea towels or other cloths that people don't actually need and likely won't use (my family already owns enough supplies), because producing cloth is _so_ much more resource intensive than producing paper.
I don't give my family anything for holidays generally. If I do give someone a gift, it's food related that is going to be consumed. Homemade baked goods are always enjoyed and loved.
I love your creativity & positive attitude, thanks for sharing. Enjoy time with your loved ones during the holiday, I know you are gonna rock it again in 2024!! Blessed Be!!!
My niece always gets second hand gifts from me, she is 5 years old and pretty fine with that. For my parents I will make "Lebkuchen" (I don't know if there is an english word for that), because they really don't need anything and giving them events is a tough one because they are both not in the best physical condition anymore. So I think they will like my homemade sweets. My father always says, that he doesn't like vegan sweets and pies and so on. But every time he tastes from my homemade things, he likes them 😂 and he really does, I know when he is lieing.
@micivalantincic8227 Me being a grunch What it was a joke The pizza was a funny idea I like pepperoni mushroom pizza Not really much of a cheesy pizza person But I do love the movie home alone
I LOVE THRIFTING!!
The point of gift giving is for me to gift someone something they otherwise would get. Adults, who have their own money, can go into a store and buy themselves everything they want and need, and will likely find items more to their taste than if I would buy it for them. Getting something from thrift stores or online plattforms gives you the opportunity to find unique treasures your loved person wouldn't otherwise got. To me, that's the whole point and it's not always the amount of money spent.
I once found some high quality, vintage vine glasses in a "for free" box on the sidewalk. They were the exact same ones my parents have at their house and that weren't produced anymore. I was looking for them for years and there were only a few online far away from me and expensive. I took them with me and gave them as a gift. That was one of the best gifts I ever had for my parents and it didn't cost me anything! They were just sitting there on the street waiting for me to take them! My parents wouldn't ever be able to find these rare glasses anywhere!
This year my family and extended family got together and did secret Santa. We had a budget of $20 so we all bought a gift, wrapped it and put under the tree. I got some beautiful vintage China cups, totally love them!!!
The end piece about things being gross is so true. My in laws are not thrift friendly but have warmed up to it thanks to me! I got loads of my child’s toys and books at thrift stores and at one point my mother in law asked how I wash the toys (obvious) and books. But I said that it’s likely these books only had one owner, hut if I got a book at the library or even let my child read a book at daycare it would have been “used” by SO many people… she was very impressed with that argument and all she said was “I never thought about that!”
You’ll love this, this year I’m upcycling the fabric of my gym shorts from high school 😂to make homemade Christmas ornaments 🎄for my friends who attended the same school. We just celebrated the 10th anniversary of our graduation! I thought it was a cheeky twist on a zero-waste Christmas. The ornaments are red hearts stuffed with various soft plastics that otherwise would go to the landfill!
Great idea!!
First off, love your channel. I’ve been a dedicated thrift shopper for over 40 years and
brought our sons up awake to the advantage of “pre loved”. Our Christmas gifts are
handmade, consumable ( spices, wine, beer etc) and second hand. Peace and Good Health
to You and Yours, Gittemary. From Vancouver Island
My family loves things from 2nd hand stores, vintage etc. I make and plan home made gifts all year for my family and friends. I have a vegetable and herb garden, i make my own herb mixes with my dried herbs. At this point my family would be pissed if I didn't give them things I've made all season. I only ask they return my jars when the product is empty, so i can refill. Canning jars have become so expensive. But, everyone knows this gives the jars back. I have over 100+ home made jellys, from sweet to spicey, salsas,and herbs mixes to share with my family. I bought all my baskets to give as gifts this year at a local 2nd hand store and also found 2nd hand christmas fabric to line the baskets with. I have washed and sanitized it all. Im really excited to give this years things, because, I always try and add something new. Merry Christmas enjoy
I literally had a year where I had bought nothing for anyone because I was broke and either regifted things I had found while moving house or picked up from the side of the road that people were throwing out. Literally gifted people so much stuff and spent absolutely nothing and nobody knew. It was almost valued at $3500 USD total for everything including air fryers barely used and a fully functional 4k ultra television! And then a hover board with the charger for my school aged niece
Merry Christmas 🎄 I love your videos 🥰 I raised my daughter to thrift and she is an adult who is environmentally conscious and she knows how important it is to me too ❤She thrifted Christmas gifts for me last year and this year she thrifted all the gifts she is giving🙌
The sad thing with second hand is that only in Scandinavia, Germany, Great Britain you can find these super things, here in Poland you really REALLY like Really have to be lucky😔
Today and yesterday I've had people ask me "why?" when mentioning that I'm doing a homemade gift for my brother. I've been spending so much time and thought on this gift, so it hurts a bit when people don't think it's a great idea...
We’re creatures at habit, so when someone’s does something out of the norm, we question it - I think it’s amazing that you’re doing homemade gifts, and I hope you won’t internalise people’s questions, you’re going great ♥️♥️
That’s crazy! Handmade gifts are the best!!!
I lucked out and stumbled upon a great thrift store in my new neighborhood. I had to stop myself 😂 I got two knit cardigans that were fantastic quality, one was wool made in Estonia, it’s so beautiful.
This year I tried to upcycle not necessarily things but wrapping itself. I have my own wrapping paper that i use and I kept paper from orders of organic cosmetics. Then, I can re wrap fragile gifts and send them to friends. I also gave things I don't need to keep anymore as gifts. I thing they are going to be loved!
wow the comparison to hotel sheets was new for me, thats a great point, thank you!
Love thiiis! I always wrap my presents in paper I collected from shipments/packaging/etc. throughout the year 🎉
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I keep gift bags and just reuse them, some are on their 6th Christmas 🎁😊. But I buy very few gifts, mostly just my daughter and little cousin. The older cousins get an envelope with cash. If I do get something for adults I give food gifts, eat, wine, biscuits are always welcome 😁
I bought my parents and my sister high quality razors that use use standard razor blades.
I love your videos 🫶🏽 please never stop spreading sustainable knowledge ✨
I wrapped a few of the presents I got in the paper from "who gives a crap" toilet paper cause the colors and patterns are so cute (thanks shelbizzlee). Thrifted some early antique 20th century books for my dad (a history buff)
Happiest of Holidays, and thank you for all of your continued inspiration and wisdom. It makes a difference. ❤
Thank you ♥️ happy holidays!
I'm gifting my daughter second hand dollhouse and vintage polly pocket. I would love that waffle maker for camping!
Great gifts! ✨✨
Great inspitayion
Happy holidays and thank you for this lovely video
Love this! I thrifted so many gifts this season (and every holiday if I’m honest) it’s so much more fun I’m my opinion!
More videos 🎉❤
Just bought from Sellpy and I thought it was a great idea to be able to ship in bulk (e.g. for kids clothes). Disappointing to find out it's owned by H&M. It would be interesting to see a future video on it. I can't seem to find much info myself on how sustainable it is.
When you give gifts in cloth, do you specifically ask if they want to keep the wrapping afterwards? How do you navigate that with people who may not be familiar with cloth wrappings? I've been thinking about the wastage of wrapping paper, but on the other hand don't want to buy new tea towels or other cloths that people don't actually need and likely won't use (my family already owns enough supplies), because producing cloth is _so_ much more resource intensive than producing paper.
I made some of my family’s gifts. I have found awesome gifts at the thrift store!
I seriously love that waffle iron...and I do even do waffles!
I don't give my family anything for holidays generally. If I do give someone a gift, it's food related that is going to be consumed. Homemade baked goods are always enjoyed and loved.
I really like this. For sure the thrift store here don’t look that nice I will give it a better go 🙏🏻
I love your creativity & positive attitude, thanks for sharing. Enjoy time with your loved ones during the holiday, I know you are gonna rock it again in 2024!! Blessed Be!!!
loved this video - Merry Christmas Gittemary!
Merry Christmas and a Happy 2024!
Thank you, and likewise!
I love doing this, you get so many ideas thifting!
My niece always gets second hand gifts from me, she is 5 years old and pretty fine with that. For my parents I will make "Lebkuchen" (I don't know if there is an english word for that), because they really don't need anything and giving them events is a tough one because they are both not in the best physical condition anymore. So I think they will like my homemade sweets. My father always says, that he doesn't like vegan sweets and pies and so on. But every time he tastes from my homemade things, he likes them 😂 and he really does, I know when he is lieing.
We call it Lebkuchen too! At least here in Texas we do.
@@DracoTriste ah okay, thank you for the info! Afterwards I thought it could be Gingerbread, but maybe that's something different.
I’ve had that waffle iron on my wishlist for YEARS now!!!
I would love it!😍
Loved the video , thank you 🎉
Love this! Well done ❤❤❤
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones 😀
Thank you, and likewise!
Pre❤ LEGO for the boys= the double amount of LEGO! What's not to like.
Loved Lego as a child, great and easy to find preloved on Facebook marketplace etc, perfect for most kids 🙌
@@Gittemary I love the sets and I am actually very picky with lego!
Depending on where you live, there are some secondhand Lego shops. One of which is Brix and mini figs.
Wishing you and your family happy holidays! :)
Thank you and like wise! ✨
Guess what I gave mine? My best wishes. Think of the time, money and stress I saved myself. Because I'm worth it.
I'm the same I only buy for my kids and husband. Mainly from the opshop. And the grandparents get the school fundraising calendar every year.
I'll give you an empty bag of chips The gingerbread man ate your chips I don't see it worth anything You're a headless horseman lol 😆😊
I don't really care what you people Buy at the Store It's not my money I don't really care Have a good day .
Love it hahaha
@@rebeccakeenaghan2062 I am the grunch
Whowhoo so you have a boyfriend!!!! It's official ❤
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Did you block your family on your channel? 😁 Else they might watch this video and already know what you got them.
I have told them to stay away from my channel 😂
Merry christmas you filthy animals
I wish you a lovely chees pizza!
@micivalantincic8227 Me being a grunch What it was a joke The pizza was a funny idea I like pepperoni mushroom pizza Not really much of a cheesy pizza person But I do love the movie home alone
are you sure that your family dont watch your channel? 😂
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! from USA
Happy holidays ♥️