DH and I used to do that, nothing for each other but SM

Posted By: Becky on 2005-11-30
In Reply to: $85 on each kid, $15 on other family members, nothing for DH and I. - humbuggery

my mother told me one year, "You should buy for each other first no matter what else." I thought about it, and decided she was right. We always did after that. Our kids of course, and us.

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How much does everyone spend on Christmas? sm - nosey rosey
- Not easy, but this is what we do. . sm - Broke before Christmas :)
  - I also make many gifts throughout the year.... - Sara
  - Re: Not easy... - D
  - You have it write Broke!!! - same here
    - right even ugh!!! just got up sorry. - nm
  - We have a 16 yo boy and 14 yo girl - $500 on each and sometimes - Spoiled
- $85 on each kid, $15 on other family members, nothing for DH and I. - humbuggery
  - DH and I used to do that, nothing for each other but SM - Becky
    - It just seems like something always happens right before Christmas. - humbuggery
      - Amen. We gave up buying for the whole - wannie
      - Oh, do I ever know how it feels to be poor at SM - Becky
- Told 18 and 14 y-os, $400-$500 per each one and have stuck to it. Will spend about $300 on DH. nm - Only so much money
  - Wow that's a lot! We have 4 children and - sm
- I try to spend a month's net income. - Busy MT'ing
  - That is wonderful. I pray that you are - wannie

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