Comments on: Expertise: The Gift College Students Can Afford http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/12/10/expertise-the-gift-college-students-can-afford/ Money issues for college students and 20-somethings, without being boring. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:04:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Kris - a gift assistant http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/12/10/expertise-the-gift-college-students-can-afford/#comment-80464 Kris - a gift assistant Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:02:59 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/12/10/expertise-the-gift-college-students-can-afford/#comment-80464 This was a great article, student are usually broke and just can’t afford a gift at any cost. The cost of even going to visit family during the holidays can be tough in itself. Many times though just the act of visiting family during the holidays is a gift in and of itself. Helping out with chores that’s family or friends are unable to do by themselves can be a life saver for them and is a gift with no value! I also liked the comment that Lily made about baked cookies as gifts. They are sooo cost effective and who doesn't like cookies during the holidays!? I know I do :] This was a great article, student are usually broke and just can’t afford a gift at any cost. The cost of even going to visit family during the holidays can be tough in itself. Many times though just the act of visiting family during the holidays is a gift in and of itself. Helping out with chores that’s family or friends are unable to do by themselves can be a life saver for them and is a gift with no value!

I also liked the comment that Lily made about baked cookies as gifts. They are sooo cost effective and who doesn’t like cookies during the holidays!? I know I do :]

]]> By: Matt the gift-hunter http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/12/10/expertise-the-gift-college-students-can-afford/#comment-76469 Matt the gift-hunter Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:44:06 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/12/10/expertise-the-gift-college-students-can-afford/#comment-76469 Some great advice, particularly about listening to your family and friends to get an idea of what they would really like some help with. That kind of gift is always so much more appreciated than a present bought at some supermarket because it has some real thought put into it, and could help bring a family together more - which is the real meaning of Christmas! It goes to show the best things life are not only free, but shared with your loved ones as well. Nice article, keep up the good work! Some great advice, particularly about listening to your family and friends to get an idea of what they would really like some help with. That kind of gift is always so much more appreciated than a present bought at some supermarket because it has some real thought put into it, and could help bring a family together more – which is the real meaning of Christmas! It goes to show the best things life are not only free, but shared with your loved ones as well. Nice article, keep up the good work!

]]> By: Charley Zero http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/12/10/expertise-the-gift-college-students-can-afford/#comment-74061 Charley Zero Sat, 23 May 2009 10:39:33 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/12/10/expertise-the-gift-college-students-can-afford/#comment-74061 When I was in college, I used to make crafts like fashion jewelries made of natural materials, strings and beads. My sister really wanted to know how to make them. So, as my Christmas present for her, I taught her the basic steps on how to make beaded jewelries. Now, she uses the skill I taught her to earn her own income. She make simple beaded earrings and bracelets and sells them to her classmates and friends in school. She was really happy and told me that teaching her that skill was the best gift I ever gave her. When I was in college, I used to make crafts like fashion jewelries made of natural materials, strings and beads. My sister really wanted to know how to make them. So, as my Christmas present for her, I taught her the basic steps on how to make beaded jewelries. Now, she uses the skill I taught her to earn her own income. She make simple beaded earrings and bracelets and sells them to her classmates and friends in school. She was really happy and told me that teaching her that skill was the best gift I ever gave her.

]]> By: Jillian http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/12/10/expertise-the-gift-college-students-can-afford/#comment-69684 Jillian Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:41:34 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/12/10/expertise-the-gift-college-students-can-afford/#comment-69684 I would love it if someone taught me to knit as a gift. Not so much because I need teaching but because I'll never find the time if it's left up to me. I'd also love it if I could convince my mum to use Firefox, but as it is I can't even get her to upgrade to IE7 and I'd be in BIG trouble if I did it for her. I hate having to test my website in IE6 just so my own mother won't complain that it's broken. I would love it if someone taught me to knit as a gift. Not so much because I need teaching but because I’ll never find the time if it’s left up to me.

I’d also love it if I could convince my mum to use Firefox, but as it is I can’t even get her to upgrade to IE7 and I’d be in BIG trouble if I did it for her. I hate having to test my website in IE6 just so my own mother won’t complain that it’s broken.

]]> By: Anne http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/12/10/expertise-the-gift-college-students-can-afford/#comment-69520 Anne Wed, 24 Dec 2008 22:07:09 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/12/10/expertise-the-gift-college-students-can-afford/#comment-69520 This is such a good idea. The last thing my grandparents need is more stuff. I've been a broken record lately but don't forget about helping (probably elderly) relatives set up their DTV converter boxes this year. If they don't have cable or a new TV they won't have a signal in February. What's really infuriating is that the best converter box deals are available online. I wrote out the whole gifty process here: http://www.getrichslowly.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3003 This is such a good idea. The last thing my grandparents need is more stuff.

I’ve been a broken record lately but don’t forget about helping (probably elderly) relatives set up their DTV converter boxes this year. If they don’t have cable or a new TV they won’t have a signal in February. What’s really infuriating is that the best converter box deals are available online. I wrote out the whole gifty process here: http://www.getrichslowly.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3003

]]> By: The Simple Dollar » The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Christmas Notes Edition http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/12/10/expertise-the-gift-college-students-can-afford/#comment-69503 The Simple Dollar » The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Christmas Notes Edition Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:01:39 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/12/10/expertise-the-gift-college-students-can-afford/#comment-69503 [...] Expertise: The Gift College Students Can Afford The gift you’re really giving here is time and love - the best gifts of all, regardless of whether or not you can afford an impressive material bauble. (@ poorer than you) [...] [...] Expertise: The Gift College Students Can Afford The gift you’re really giving here is time and love – the best gifts of all, regardless of whether or not you can afford an impressive material bauble. (@ poorer than you) [...]

]]> By: Yolanda http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/12/10/expertise-the-gift-college-students-can-afford/#comment-69133 Yolanda Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:47:25 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/12/10/expertise-the-gift-college-students-can-afford/#comment-69133 I like your post too. A neat example of your idea re: teaching crafts was done by my sister. She makes phenomenal origami pieces, but has no money as she's a full-time artist. She gave family members a gift that consisted of not only a constructed piece of origami, but also the special paper and a beautifully hand illustrated set of step-by-step instructions so we could try it out ourselves. I like your post too. A neat example of your idea re: teaching crafts was done by my sister. She makes phenomenal origami pieces, but has no money as she’s a full-time artist. She gave family members a gift that consisted of not only a constructed piece of origami, but also the special paper and a beautifully hand illustrated set of step-by-step instructions so we could try it out ourselves.

]]> By: Student Scrooge http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/12/10/expertise-the-gift-college-students-can-afford/#comment-69087 Student Scrooge Sat, 13 Dec 2008 01:11:55 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2008/12/10/expertise-the-gift-college-students-can-afford/#comment-69087 Nice holiday article. I completely agree that expertise can be a great Christmas gift, and I think it is too often quickly dismissed as being an "inferior" gift. If you actually take the time to make it something that recipient can actually use, in my experience its an even better gift -- people really appreciate you taking the time to help them out. Nice holiday article. I completely agree that expertise can be a great Christmas gift, and I think it is too often quickly dismissed as being an “inferior” gift. If you actually take the time to make it something that recipient can actually use, in my experience its an even better gift — people really appreciate you taking the time to help them out.

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