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edbermac

(16,376 posts)
Tue Nov 18, 2025, 04:01 PM 8 hrs ago

"Grandma doesn't need slippers."

But Donald says the economy is doing just fine!

A guest on Fox News told listeners not to buy gifts for adults during the holiday season, and people are going off about the financial coach on the internet.

During a recent segment of The Ramsey Show, guest Jade Warshaw said that "Grandma doesn’t need slippers" while advising folks that they don't need to buy presents for people over 18.

“Budget, budget, budget," she told the show's co-host, Dana Perino. "You need a plan. Also, remember, adults don't need gifts, OK? Focus on the people in your life who are aged 3 to 18. Grandma doesn’t need slippers. If they don’t live by you, don’t get them a gift."

"Now is not the time to spend and break the bank sending packages across the country, Dana," she continued. "Focus on the people in your life, ages 3 to 18. That's my 30 seconds for you.”


https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/guest-on-fox-news-says-dont-buy-holiday-gifts-for-adults-and-the-internet-goes-off/ar-AA1QGyan

Fox News spreading that heartwarming holiday cheer. 🎄
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"Grandma doesn't need slippers." (Original Post) edbermac 8 hrs ago OP
But Grandma snowybirdie 7 hrs ago #1
This is why grandma needs some warm slippers. Irish_Dem 7 hrs ago #2
Trump's war on Christmas. CrispyQ 7 hrs ago #3
But if the economy is "doing just fine" why do we have to scrimp? Biophilic 7 hrs ago #4
Retailers are going to love that. Chellee 7 hrs ago #5
Wow. Just.... Iris 7 hrs ago #6
In one sense, I agree Wednesdays 7 hrs ago #7
There's basically nothing I need anymore. maxsolomon 7 hrs ago #8
I need nothing, just a great cook to make my dinner. Ooops, two sons that are great cooks, problem solved. LOL. SheilaAnn 7 hrs ago #9

Biophilic

(6,278 posts)
4. But if the economy is "doing just fine" why do we have to scrimp?
Tue Nov 18, 2025, 04:16 PM
7 hrs ago

Yea, yea I know, but sometimes I just have to take a look at the “logic”. I know better.

Chellee

(2,274 posts)
5. Retailers are going to love that.
Tue Nov 18, 2025, 04:21 PM
7 hrs ago

Don't buy anything for adults.

Buy less overall.

Budget.



Tariffs on the one hand, consumers urged to not consume on the other, What a holly jolly season it will be.

Wednesdays

(21,357 posts)
7. In one sense, I agree
Tue Nov 18, 2025, 04:31 PM
7 hrs ago

There's no need to slather your adult relatives with exorbitant, unnecessary gifts. Just a bag of handmade treats for me, and I'm a happy camper.

But you don't go on television and tell us what "grandma doesn't need."

maxsolomon

(37,853 posts)
8. There's basically nothing I need anymore.
Tue Nov 18, 2025, 04:33 PM
7 hrs ago

Just replacements for things that have worn out. Halflinger cork-soled slippers. A new needle for my turntable.

So, it's not terrible advice, but my elderly father needs new clothes since he's shrunk...

SheilaAnn

(10,585 posts)
9. I need nothing, just a great cook to make my dinner. Ooops, two sons that are great cooks, problem solved. LOL.
Tue Nov 18, 2025, 04:58 PM
7 hrs ago
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