Last year, I was pleased to be able to buy gifts for those I love without a lot of concern about the price. No, I wasn't rolling in dough, but I did have a lot more freedom. This year, with gas prices being what they are, Christmas shopping will be a bit more frugal. The cost of consumer goods has increased right along with fuel prices, which is to be expected.
So, I'll be making a much more humble list for shopping this year, and will be keeping an eye open for drastic cuts and good bargains. I'm sure electronics will enter into the picture for some gifts. But I'll also be scouring the bookstores and some discount stores for more unique gifts. For instance, I saw a calendar at Hastings the other day that had a sort of Scherenschnitte project for each month. Scherenschnitte is a style of paper cutting that produces intricate designs that are works of art.
