We spend more on the adults in the family. I'm not sure what I'm going to get my mom, but I'm getting my sister either a camera or a laptop (yes I'm a great sister). I have an extremely small family, so I like to get my mom and sister something nice, because it's mainly just the 3 of us. And without me, they wouldn't really get any presents at all.
I've bought some Christmas things. But not nearly the amount of presents that I wish I was at. I have maybe 3 people done with, and probably around 10 more to go.
I haven't really bought anything for the BF yet. I'm such a horrible girlfriend! I never know what to get him. I usually just get clothes for him, but I feel like I should be more creative this year and get him something AWESOME.
How's your shopping going?
Also, I've realized that my blog is kind of all over the place now. Finance, home, life, clothes, food. Is that bugging anyone? Do I seem completely unorganized? Do you prefer it this way or no? Tell me what you think! I don't mind if you put it in an Anonymous comment either so that I won't know who you are.
I forgot to also ask this. Does anyone hate the fact that I blog anonymously? Would you prefer if you knew what I looked like or does that not matter? I didn't want to get to detailed with who I am exactly and where I live, just because I blog about personal things with my family problems also and because I talk about money. But I'm starting to not care as much anymore.
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Anonymous says
December 8, 2011 at 4:12 amI don't have a problem with the blog having a wide scope. It gives a good sense of your personality and it makes it easier to feel like I'm connecting with the person behind the blog, so to speak.I do have a little bit of a problem when you spend a lot of time piggy-backing on other people's blogs, by referencing another post and then just summarizing it. I don't really feel like you add enough new content to it or put a different enough spin on the topic to really warrant getting credit for it. I would rather see you just post those responses as comments on the original blog, and then do a quick blog round-up every week of posts that made you think, with a couple sentences in response to each one. I've basically stopped reading any posts you do that are like that, and I won't click over to them from my RSS reader or comment. I do sometimes click over to the original post if the topic seems interesting.
Michelle P says
December 8, 2011 at 4:42 amThanks! I feel like my blog might be becoming too wide and seem crazy, but I also felt like before, my blog was not personable at all.And also, are you referencing the Good Bad Ugly posts, Weekly Money Check-ups, etc, or just the factual articles that I talk about such as with the eating bugs? Or maybe all? I guess I never really thought about it. I will definitely keep in mind that I should add more. I don't usually just summarize the article. Usually I just credit them for giving me the idea to talk about it on my blog. Thank you, I really appreciate the honesty because I will change. I never really thought about this before.
Bryallen says
December 8, 2011 at 4:43 amI also like the wider scope. It's nice to get a bit of everything because your blog isn't about just one topic in particular! 🙂
Michelle P says
December 8, 2011 at 4:44 amThanks Bryallen. I was afraid that people would stop reading if the blog became too wide.
Michelle P says
December 8, 2011 at 4:54 amOops Anonymous, I forgot to make it clear about the comment I made earlier. When I said "I don't usually just summarize the article. Usually I just credit them for giving me the idea to talk about it on my blog. "I was talking about the articles that I get from Yahoo or something. I have been thinking about this for a little bit though (since you commented) and I agree with you. I have been lazy lately with posts, and I just went through previous posts and realized that it probably does seem like I piggy back a lot. Sorry to everyone for this. Hopefully people who have these blogs aren't mad at me.
Tanner says
December 8, 2011 at 4:57 amI also enjoy reading about different topics. It's neat to get the know the person behind the name! My holiday shopping is going. And I'm hoping to be done with it by tonight! We'll see.
Michelle P says
December 8, 2011 at 5:07 amThanks Tanner! Hopefully I'm not boring you too much with all of the girly stuff lately 🙂
Stephanie says
December 8, 2011 at 5:08 amI have no problem with your blog having a wide scope, it makes it interesting!Holiday shopping… meh. I wanted to wait until I was done with my craft shows so I could use that money for shopping, so I feel really behind, I've only picked up a handful of gifts. But I'm going to be doing some shopping Saturday, so hopefully I'll check a lot of people off my list then!!
Michelle P says
December 8, 2011 at 5:13 amI'm with you Stephanie, I haven't gotten nearly enough yet. I hope your craft shows are going well!
shoppingtosaving says
December 8, 2011 at 5:37 amMichelle – I like knowing more about you. I have to admit, my blog has turned into a mish mash of everything when it first started off as a personal finance blog. However the personal part of personal finance includes personality so I think it's fine that you are broadening your topics to include your life. I like learning more about you!My holiday shopping is going nowhere. I hope to do it all this weekend. >.<
McVal says
December 8, 2011 at 5:59 amI love random stuff! It's fun getting to know someone a little bit more. I started my blog thinking I'd just be talking sewing, but it's turned into my life blog and diary. My husband uses it when he's writing the Christmas letter so he can review the year.
Michelle P says
December 8, 2011 at 6:00 amI'm really happy that everyone likes the random stuff. I will definitely keep on doing that. I felt like before I was hiding myself!
Whitney & Devin says
December 8, 2011 at 6:02 amI think random is just fine! Its your blog so talk about what you want to! XO
Out My window says
December 8, 2011 at 6:14 amWhat Christmas shopping? That will be for the frantic 3 days I have after the last show closes. Yes December 19th-24th. Oh that is 5 days, see what I mean. I like your blog all over.Mine is all over also. I also would stay with the unknown as you can get yourself into trouble with friends, family and colleagues if you go public. But it is really up to your comfort level.
Michelle P says
December 8, 2011 at 6:17 amThanks. I'm thinking I will most likely stay unknown because I would hate it if my family found this blog.
Jackie @ EatLove& says
December 8, 2011 at 6:48 amI think writing post about differet topics makes the blog much more exciting. I'm new to your blog and at times I try to find new things to talk about. It's ok to show who you are but at a personal matter then do whats best. This year we're just buying for the kids (my nephews and nieces) of course I'm slurging on my daughter but as for the adults nothing this year from us. We're kind of tight on our money.Jackie
Melissa Blake says
December 8, 2011 at 7:21 amUmm, well, considering I haven't done any shopping, I'd say I'm not doing very well!
Tiffany says
December 8, 2011 at 7:26 amThis is my shopping weekend! I've made my lists and now it's time to get it done! That candy cane is adorable!
Occupy Style says
December 8, 2011 at 7:49 amdon't mind at all that you blog anonymously! i do as well…except for sharing my first name 🙂 xo ellie
lowcarbhighstyle says
December 8, 2011 at 7:57 amI'm slowly getting through presents, my husband is hard to shop for too! I think it is totally up to you on being anonymous, share with us what you are comfortable with.
working.for.money says
December 8, 2011 at 9:22 amShopping is done…. thank you Amazon. Random blogging is fine. It's better than trying to stick to a narrow subject and then bailing out when the subject matter dries up.
Holly says
December 8, 2011 at 9:42 amI really like your blog! I think it's great that you talk about everything, finance, life, school, food, life. 🙂 I enjoy reading your blog! 🙂
slugmama says
December 8, 2011 at 9:57 amA broad field of topics is fine by me….but then again I started out as a frugal/couponing blog and look at me now.lolDo what you want, it's your blog! 😉
Sammyleia says
December 9, 2011 at 1:18 amI found your blog via My Pretty Pennies via My 1/2 Dozen Daily. I'm a new blogger myself and think that your blog is just great as it is:)I blog anonymously too as I'd also hate my family to discover my blog, so I totally understand that. Just keep doing what you're doing, it's great 🙂
Sammyleia says
December 9, 2011 at 1:20 amI forgot to add that my Christmas shopping is nearly finished but I've done HUGE damage to my credit card, and vow to be more thrifty and oranized next year!
Mia says
December 9, 2011 at 5:22 amYou ARE a great sister. =) I am in a similar situation but I don't know what to get my mom and boyfriend yet either. =/
Michelle P says
December 9, 2011 at 8:35 amThanks Sammyleia! I'm glad someone else feels the same way about blogging anonymously.Thanks Mia!
Cait says
December 9, 2011 at 1:29 pmI love the wide variety of topics on your blog. There's always something relatable then. 🙂
Cait says
December 9, 2011 at 1:31 pmOh, and I don't care if you blog anonymously or not! It doesn't change my "relationship" with you, as a reader. So just do whatever is best for you.