Christmas Budget

[JaniceSW]

Do you have a budget for Christmas, and even more important, do you stick to it?  I used to set out with a budget but always ended up going over it.  However, since I am retired, I HAVE to keep to a budget.  I am no longer able to pay for Christmas on credit cards that set me back for 3-4 months paying them off.  In fact, last month's Fusion payout paid for one of the gifts I have bought.

[bretay]

oh yeah..my husband gets disability so we are always on a budget...christmas is limited to immediate family and what items i make for somone

[rob110]

Yes, I have a budget and stick to it. I try to make my gifts more about loving and less about cost.

[jenniferhoder]

I have a budget but sometimes it's hard to stick to it.

[natashaspy]

We set out an assigned amount that we can NOT go over. Hubby works for the state so only gets paid once a month.  No money source otherwise.  Usually I end up doing a little better than expected (thanks to Amazon)

[nannycoe1]

I try to stay on a budget but it seems like I always have another little something I need to get.

[sdenimandlace1]

I try to have one and it just flies out the window toward the end.

[bremer51]

I have a large budget for toys and cookie baking.

[BATISTAGIRL663]

yes!! i have to have a budget or i would be in so much trouble! lol --i also start in January buying things and put in totes and hit alot of clearance items !

[alina6]

I save money each week during the year and that is my budget for Christmas shopping. I usually do pretty good sticking to it.

[dsawan]

yep, due to me paying rent alone and going on and off unemployment. So at most say anywhere mfrom $80-200. Sucks because its hard to fix broken things or do repairs.

[potluck6]

We are buying just 2 presents for each adult kid. they better buy us more  thankfully they have extra to spend. Like buying for my 5yr old and 11month old grandsons easy just toys . We bought a fake tree last year so put it up and it looks fine. Doing most shopping online at sears or walmart. free shipping thats important.

[kimber62372]

I try to have a budget every year but it seems to go out the window every year as well! lol

[o2bnocn]

I have a budget. I did not go over. However, I did spend more on shipping than I thought I would. Overall I still did pretty good with the budget I had. I'm done Christmas shopping other than buying wrapping paper and tape and tags.

[Gxldvn]

I have one and its about 150 but im struggling to find out what to buy