Gift giving on credit
My first charge account playing Santa26 total reviews
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Mary,
I believe your heart was in the right place, in wanting to help out your sister and her children. One of the easiest ways to get into financial trouble though is with a credit card. I suppose it's a common issue for younger people, and some who should know better, to whip out the card. Personally, I don't want to buy the banker a new house or a nice vacation. I always pay my card off every month and use it only reluctantly. Thanks so much for sharing.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2023
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Hello Mary,
I believe your heart was in the right place, in wanting to help out your sister and her children. One of the easiest ways to get into financial trouble though is with a credit card. I suppose it's a common issue for younger people, and some who should know better, to whip out the card. Personally, I don't want to buy the banker a new house or a nice vacation. I always pay my card off every month and use it only reluctantly. Thanks so much for sharing.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment Written 18-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2023
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Thank you Tom, I appreciate your review.
Best wishes and Merry Christmas
Mary
Comment from jmdg1954
When Joey lined up those eggs against his mother's back and woke her up, I thought she was going to roll onto them.
It's easy to run up CC debt. Been there...
My first credit card was a stores card, Bambergers (now Macys). I think I still have it in a drawer, probably my sock drawer.
Excellent post.
John
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2023
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When Joey lined up those eggs against his mother's back and woke her up, I thought she was going to roll onto them.
It's easy to run up CC debt. Been there...
My first credit card was a stores card, Bambergers (now Macys). I think I still have it in a drawer, probably my sock drawer.
Excellent post.
John
Comment Written 16-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2023
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Thank you John for your review it is appreciated. She did roll on to them.
Best wishes for a Merry Christmas
Mary
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Hello, Mary, I can relate to your story in more ways than one. When My kids were little I wanted to get them everything they wanted and I charged it to my credit card. It was bad and after a few years I had health problems and lost my job. My marriage was in the dumps too and eventually we filed bankruptcy.... money and emotional.
I understand how hard it was for you, your sister, and the kids. Divorce is hard for the whole family.
Well done!
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2023
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Hello, Mary, I can relate to your story in more ways than one. When My kids were little I wanted to get them everything they wanted and I charged it to my credit card. It was bad and after a few years I had health problems and lost my job. My marriage was in the dumps too and eventually we filed bankruptcy.... money and emotional.
I understand how hard it was for you, your sister, and the kids. Divorce is hard for the whole family.
Well done!
Comment Written 16-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2023
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Sorry you had such a hard time. Thank you for your review.
Merry Christmas
Comment from prettybluebirds
It sounds like Joey was an exceptionally naughty boy. It was probably a bid for attention. It must be terribly painful and confusing for children when their parents don't get along. Good writing. I wish you the best in the contest.
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2023
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It sounds like Joey was an exceptionally naughty boy. It was probably a bid for attention. It must be terribly painful and confusing for children when their parents don't get along. Good writing. I wish you the best in the contest.
Comment Written 16-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2023
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Thank you I appreciate your review and kindness.
Comment from patcelaw
All of my life I have had to be very careful with my money and I have never run up a huge charge bill for Christmas or any other holiday to give gifts. When I give gifts at Christmas time they are gifts that I have already paid for and I do not go on my charge card unless I can pay for it at the end of the month. Patricia
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2023
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All of my life I have had to be very careful with my money and I have never run up a huge charge bill for Christmas or any other holiday to give gifts. When I give gifts at Christmas time they are gifts that I have already paid for and I do not go on my charge card unless I can pay for it at the end of the month. Patricia
Comment Written 16-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2023
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Thank you Patricia
Comment from Thesis
Oh boy, sounds like the son needs an attitude adjustment. Your story about getting your first credit card was interesting. It sounds like a major accomplishment during that time. Also, being able to help your sister is admirable. Good story. However, Joey is another issue, lol.
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2023
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Oh boy, sounds like the son needs an attitude adjustment. Your story about getting your first credit card was interesting. It sounds like a major accomplishment during that time. Also, being able to help your sister is admirable. Good story. However, Joey is another issue, lol.
Comment Written 16-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2023
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Thank you for your review. Joey grew up fine.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment from Annmuma
The story is well-written and I can identify with those first years of being able to actual purchase Christmas gifts on a pay-later plan!! I am curious as to what Joey is up to today and how your sister is doing. Sounds as if Joey was in need of a few extra hugs -- maybe from dad. Thanks for posting. ann
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2023
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The story is well-written and I can identify with those first years of being able to actual purchase Christmas gifts on a pay-later plan!! I am curious as to what Joey is up to today and how your sister is doing. Sounds as if Joey was in need of a few extra hugs -- maybe from dad. Thanks for posting. ann
Comment Written 16-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2023
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Actually he went to live with his dad when he was 16. He is doing fine with a family of his own. My sister is retired and going strong at 82
Comment from John Ciarmello
This is a great Christmas story, Mary!
Little Joey seems quite the character, and you must be correct about him seeking attention.
The eggs lined up across your sisters back is a prank I must try! Haha. Yes, I too missed the part about naughty and nice.
Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2023
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This is a great Christmas story, Mary!
Little Joey seems quite the character, and you must be correct about him seeking attention.
The eggs lined up across your sisters back is a prank I must try! Haha. Yes, I too missed the part about naughty and nice.
Best, JohnC
Comment Written 16-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2023
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Thank you John. I appreciate your review.
Best wishes and Merry Christmas
Comment from Bill Schott
This story is one that I can get behind as it is how managed to start each new year out deep in a financial hole which represented one or all of my relations.
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2023
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This story is one that I can get behind as it is how managed to start each new year out deep in a financial hole which represented one or all of my relations.
Comment Written 16-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2023
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Thank you Bill. I appreciate your review. Admittedly, I went overboard each year.
Mary
Comment from Ginda Simpson
I think I purchased my share of "Evening in Paris" and white handkerchiefs too. I never did have a charge card until much later in life, thankfully I had grown to realize that you can't buy the gifts that really matter. Your story was a delight to read. Joey was a naughty one, wasn't he?
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2023
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I think I purchased my share of "Evening in Paris" and white handkerchiefs too. I never did have a charge card until much later in life, thankfully I had grown to realize that you can't buy the gifts that really matter. Your story was a delight to read. Joey was a naughty one, wasn't he?
Comment Written 16-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2023
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Thank you Ginda for your wonderful review. I am glad you enjoyed it.
Joey had his moments. He grew to be a good man although I think he has some resentment for my sister leaving his dad.
Mary