"somthing for nothing,"
This was a common cry when we lived around all of our relatives before moving to Pittsburg. I learned by observation to not offer to do anything for any of our relatives. It was just too easy to have them take advantage of us.
I make baby quilts for the nieces and nephews new babies which is almost "above and beyond," but I feel it is a nice gesture and I enjoy doing it. I just use scraps, but it still costs more than expected by the time you add in your time and postage.
I say we "live and learn."
Mariah.