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we set limits on what we will spend on present for everyone at christmas and for the most part stick to it
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We usually don't, but this year we decided to only give our parents gifts. Money is tight for a lot of my family, so we're just going to enjoy spending time together.
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Yes we do. and I always stick to it.
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Yes I do have a set limit.
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I do have a limit.And for the most part I stick to it.My husband is on disability,so we have to keep a limit on the amount.I usually spend a little more on the grandkids
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We set a general limit of what we want to spend but always go over it.
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We have a limit and we usually stick to it.
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WE DON'T HAVE A CHOICE BUT TO STICK TO THE BUDGET. My husband was disabled a couple of years ago, so we are doing everything we can to keep our home. I lost my job because of the time I needed to take care of him and my daughter and aunt who were all in the same accident, my mother-in-law was killed in the accident. My Mother-in-Law and Aunt had rented rooms from us which helped with the house payments, so we lost not just my husbands income, but rental income too. I laugh sometimes at the people who talk about the deadbeats taking government funds. I worked and so did my husband and other family members, and because of a horrible accident people act like we want to be on government aide. Anyway down off of my soap box~ LOL We have budgets for everything we do. I am the coupon queen, nothing comes in our home without it being on a very big sale and or with coupons for it. My husband just got to where he can work part time at a job that pays about 20% of his former wages. So that is helping, I work about 5 different part time jobs now, so we are making a little headway. Until this happened to us, I always thought "why don't people plan better". We had insurance and everything, but it just doesn't cover everything. We do lots of family activites and things that don't cost money, just time. That helps a lot.
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yea i usually don't spend more than 50 per person unless it is my parents. everyone usually gets a present in between that range.
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We don't even have a budget for it. We are so broke, there is usually no money left over for anything after bills. Plus, I have been trying to get a job in allied health for about 3 years now, with no success, so we only think of our daughter. And to top it off, my birthday is on christmas day!
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Normally we do not have limits. This year however, we are only spending $15-$20 per person.
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We decide this year to stop giving material gift, give the gift of prayer and love to one another. Show more appreciation , gratitude.
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not really....i mean of course i'm not going to spend a thousand bucks a person but i usually just think of a gift that a particular would "need" and then go buy it. never really make limits but i don't overspend anyway.
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i have no limit just enjoying the FREEDOM i have now :) love doing what i do..
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to the lady in red about her post you should get coupons from ebay they have free cpns offers for a bucnch of stuff and yes i use cpns all the time.as far as a budget i try and stick to it but it's hard i will buy all my wrapping paper from the 99cent store and try and get what people need more than things they really don't need.will have fun shoppinfg for my grandbaby who is only 14 months he will be the easiest to shop for.
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we do a # limit for the kids but price limit for others. since one family does allow toys we will be doing giftcards
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Unfortunately. I love buying people gifts, but I don't always have that much to spend.
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Yes, i have a limit between $10-$20 for each adult and a little more for the kids(would like to spend more )
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I have limits but, now that you mention it i begin to see it. I think it has more to do with me than with the person except I only buy gifts for people I am feeling good about. I may spend only what I have saved for the Holidays. I don't give cheap gifts and I don't give people gifts I wouldn't want myself. That's my rule. :wave:
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Not really. This year though will only be my pups kitties my hubby and his 87yr old mother in law and my self. NO other family this year. I have decided.
I am trying to heal and recover from this major surgery... so the stress won't do.
I am though... knitting scarves for all the wonderful people that took care of me. :'( they were so good... all the way to the kitchen (2 bowls plain oatmeal... 2 hotwater 1 coffee extra slenda n creamer each meal... :heart: always extra veggies each meal...2 soymilks each meal... brown rice no seasoning n chicken each meal) they were the best!! i eat tiny meals... so having the extra keeps my blood sugar controled. :heart:
gifts to make for my new family <3
Happy Earnings! :thumbsup:
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We all have to have some sort of limit because of the finite nature of our resources. That relates to everything in our lives. I have limited myself to not running over one hundred miles in races, not doing drugs, and having one day off per month with five day vacation two times a year. It is harder to set limits when getting material things for my family because, generally, they are things that make my family's life easier. New computers, clothes for school, trips for their sports all play a hand in my children's development so I would rather work extra hours, sacrifice, and help make their transition into adulthood easier. I generally stay within limits for my wife which is at a rate higher than most wives are treated.
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I do and try to stick with it!! Wish me luck!! :D
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I don't have an exact defined budget when shopping for family and friends, but at least with my work buddies we do a little secret santa exchange where we put a $25 present limit (and no gift card clause).
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We usually only buy presents for the kids in my family. It's a little easier than spending ourselves into debt trying to get something for everyone when we'd rather just enjoy each other's company.
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Not spending anything on Christmas presents for anyone. So it saves me from trying to decide if I can afford it or not.
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I think it's only fair to everyone to have a limit so they don't feel any less than another
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Plennis, i don't want to interfer in your life, but if you are the sole caregiver of your husband and he cannot work Then he needs to get on ssi and you might could go to home health care and get hired as his primary caregiver. I know several men and women who have done it. However things go Good luck.
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no money so no spending but when idid i kept it low and smart