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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My sibling's oldest daughter is graduating from college. Last week, I received a list of suggestions from her about graduation gifts. I think she meant to be helpful, and I like this niece--but I'm slightly turned off by getting a list of housewares from Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, etc. She included notes indicating that any gift would be appreciated, and it doesn't have to be the exact item, etc., this was just if we needed ideas...but still. I[b]'m a GenXer who had to scrape together my own housewares (for my first apartment) on my own post-graduation budget, mainly from thrift stores--no $ given to me by aunts/uncles, etc. [/b]I recall that as a time when I too had aspirations of living stylishly, but not the budget.

My family is ok financially, but we have some unexpected huge expenses coming up in the next few months, and I don't feel it's my role to set up Niece in her first apartment.  Suggestions for what to do here that would fit my [b]frugal mentality[/b] but not seem cheap? I could go very [b]low-key [/b]and send a very nice card, but the issue is that there are other relatives who will likely splurge on Niece, particularly another sibling, single/no kids. [/quote]

Let go of your past issues. You are not cheap but you are poor. You should send money and a heartfelt note. [/quote]

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