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Why you should consider cheap gifts

Why you should consider cheap gifts

There are a few reasons why you might want to consider giving cheap gifts this holiday season. For one, they can be just as appreciated as more expensive gifts. Second, it can be hard to afford to spend a lot of money on gifts, especially if you’re on a tight budget. Finally, buying cheap gifts can help spread the joy of the holiday season to more people.

One of the best things about giving cheap gifts is that they can be just as appreciated as more expensive gifts. In fact, some people might even prefer receiving a cheaper gift because it means you put thought into the gift rather than just spending a lot of money. Additionally, it can be hard to afford to spend a lot of money on gifts, especially if you’re on a tight budget. By giving cheap gifts, you can still spread the joy of the holiday season to your friends and family without breaking the bank.

Finally, buying cheap gifts can help you save money. This is especially important if you’re trying to stick to a budget this holiday season. By buying cheaper gifts, you can free up more money to spend on other things, like holiday decorations or travel expenses.

All in all, there are a few compelling reasons why you should consider giving cheap gifts this year. If you’re looking for a way to save money and spread the joy of the season, then cheap gifts are a great option. Happy holidays!

If you’re looking for a way to save money and spread the joy of the season, then cheap gifts are a great option. Happy holidays!

Cheap gift ideas

If you’re looking for some cheap gift ideas, here are a few suggestions:

-Gift cards

Homemade gifts
Coupon books
Restaurant gift certificates
Personalized items
Gift baskets
Children’s toys or books.

Gift cards are always a popular choice for cheap gifts. They’re practical and appreciated by most people. Another great option is to make a homemade gift. This can be something as simple as a cake or cookies, or you could get creative and make a more elaborate gift. Coupon books are also a popular choice for cheap gifts. They’re practical and can be customized to fit the recipient’s interests.

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Dullstroom Clay Pigeon Shooting

Dullstroom is a place for country pursuits and here you can enjoy pastimes from the days of yore, such as horse riding through the land, picnicking in the fields and clay pigeon shooting. Along with other traditional country pursuits, such as foxhunting, shooting birds for sport is no longer considered politically correct in most circles; hence the advent of shooting at clay target instead.

Now you can experience the thrill of the hunt and the exciting prospect of your target exploding dramatically as your masterful shots bring it to bay – without harming a single thing. There are two venues in Dullstroom where you can enjoy this unusual pastime, one is at Field and Stream and the other is open only during September at the Dullstroom Bird of Prey centre.

Clay pigeon shooting can be enjoyed alone or as part of a group and is a popular team-building activity. How it works is that a machine, called a trap, shoots discs, called clays, into the air and participants fire at them using a shotgun. Trained and competent staff closely supervise all dealings with live ammunition and guns, so you need not fear for you own safety and even those who have never handled a gun before can take part.

Anyone over the age of nine can join in and everything is explained very clearly before participants are let loose onto the range. Safety measures are very stringent throughout this activity.

Various shots can be undertaken, from the low range clay pigeon moving away from the shooter or the two ‘pigeons’ moving horizontally across the line of fire, to the difficult overhead snap shot, or duck-shot as it is called.

Sounds like an interesting way to spend an afternoon in an equally interesting and eclectic town. Known for its celebration of art, food, fishing, country living and conservation. Dullstroom is fast becoming a Mecca for the tourist seeking a different way to spend the day, and is a fascinating mix of quaint accommodation, restaurants, galleries and activities.

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How Do Custody Arrangements Affect Child Support Obligations?

The Pennsylvania child support guidelines presume that a non-custodial parent will have custody of the children for 30 percent of the overnights in a calendar year. This 30 percent presumption is built into the child support formula and applies even if the non-custodial parent has the children for less than 30 percent of the overnights. In fact, even a non-custodial parent who has been denied visitation to the children is required to pay child support, as calculated pursuant to the PA child support guidelines. In this respect, child custody and the obligation to pay child support are not linked. A parent is obligated to pay child support whether or not he or she is allowed to see the child, and a parent who denies the non-custodial parent access to the children for failing to pay child support may be found in contempt.

What if the non-custodial parent has custody of the children in excess of 30 percent of the overnights in a calendar year?

Where the non-custodial parent has custody of the children in excess of 30 percent of the overnights in a calendar year, the non-custodial parent may be entitled to a reduction in the amount of child support she or he is obligated to pay. The Pennsylvania child support guidelines provide that “[w]hen the children spend 40% or more of their time during the year with the [parent who pays child support], a rebuttable presumption arises that [she or he] is entitled to a reduction in the basic support obligation to reflect this time.” Pa. R.C.P. No. 1910-16.4(c)(1). The reduction is equal to the percentage of actual overnights that are in excess of 30 percent.

For example, assume Parent A and Parent B have two children. Parent B has primary custody and has a monthly net income of $2,300. Parent A has custody the children 30 percent of the time and has a monthly net income of $5,000. Under the Pennsylvania child support guidelines, the total monthly basic support obligation for the couple’s two children is $1,663, with non-custodial Parent A obligated to pay 68 percent ($1,131) of that amount in child support.

However, if Parent A has the children for 40 percent of the overnights, the guidelines create a rebuttable presumption that she or he is entitled to a reduction in the basic support obligation to reflect this time. Because the basic support obligation is based on the non-custodial parent having 30 percent of the overnights, Parent A is entitled to a 10 percent (40 percent minus 30 percent) reduction in child support. Thus, instead of paying 68 percent ($1,131) of the basic support obligation in child support, Parent A will pay 58 percent (68 percent minus 10 percent) or $965 in child support to Parent B.

Is the obligation to pay child support eliminated when custody is split 50/50?

No. The obligation to pay child support is not eliminated when the parents share custody equally, or “50/50.” As in the example above, Parent A’s basic child support obligation reduction is equal to the percent of actual overnights in excess of 30 percent: 68 percent (basic support obligation) minus 20 percent (percent of overnights in excess of 30 percent) equals 48 percent or $798. Child support is not eliminated in this scenario because under Pennsylvania law, children are entitled to the same lifestyle in both parents’ households, and the higher-earning parent is still obligated to pay child support to that end.

If you have questions about the PA child support guidelines, schedule a consultation with an experienced Pennsylvania family law attorney for straightforward answers and guidance.

Article provided by Lisa Marie Vari & Associates, P.C.
Visit us at www.pafamilylawyers.com

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