tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14816443.post1474537761340154469..comments2023-03-25T09:03:43.507-07:00Comments on Childfree Me – Reflections on my choice to be childless: 'Tis the SeasonStashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440437922934786574noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14816443.post-28186028788721625672008-12-05T17:50:00.000-08:002008-12-05T17:50:00.000-08:00I've found one unique way of avoiding the gift-giv...I've found one unique way of avoiding the gift-giving madness...GO ABROAD FOR A HOLIDAY. If you're not going to be around for months at a time then no-one can send you lists of anything. Failing that you just ignore the email and blame it on technology.<BR/><BR/>Demanding what someone should spend their money on is equivalent to holding a gun to their head and we all know what 'fun' that can beAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14816443.post-28193809161031366422006-12-17T09:51:00.000-08:002006-12-17T09:51:00.000-08:00That Christmas list, from the parents, thing? We'v...That Christmas list, from the parents, thing? We've had that every year since my nieces & nephews were born. I'd get an email with what I am supposed to get them. Then, I have to if I got it or not so they - the parents - can update their lists. <br /><br />This year, we finally grew backbones where my siblings are concerned and ignored our instructions. The nieces (11 & 14) got gift cards to theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com