Christmas..How much $$ do you budget for each child? - Page 4

Amber03 · 08-12-2007, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cjemommy

We don't have a set amount we spend either. Since the baby will only be 18mo this Christmas he still wont really know what's going on, plus he really needs nothing since he has all of his brothers clothes and enough toys already. My 4yr old will be getting bunk beds as his b-day (Nov) and Christmas gift so that's all he'll be getting.

I have already told grandparents and aunts not too go overboard with toys this year with either one of them. My older ds ends up playing with these things for like a minute then all the pieces end up all over the house and that's it. I'd rather see the money spent on savings bonds or money for their college accounts. My ds plays with cars, dinosaurs and Star Wars toys mostly so I don't mind if things get added to those collections.

I feel the same way. It feels like a waste when pieces get lost and\or your child loses interest in the toys. I am going to get my son practical things like maybe a gift card to the movies so that I can take him and some VideoNows. His b-day is December 16th so I will give him a couple of gifts then also and take him bowling or to Chuckie Cheese or something. My daughter will be two so and her b-day is December 27th ( you can tell I didn't plan these pregnancies

Anyway I will get her a couple things because she doesn't quite understand holidays and B-days yet.

Oregano · 08-12-2007, 07:46 AM

I don't really have a limit, it just depends year to year. I do like to spend the same amt on each kid. I'm a Libra, I like things 'equal'!

Oregano · 08-12-2007, 07:47 AM

Oh my gosh...this thread was started a year ago! LOL!

jmp2675 · **usually**

$100.00 for each girl 5yr 3yr and 15months but that is going down cuz of all the clearance items I got at target and amazon, I am almost done, one big one left for each kid how much does everyone spend on parents?? I feel we spend more on them and my hubbys sisters hardley spend a penny on their parents.

stevesgal · 08-13-2007, 06:58 PM

I am going to try to keep mine around $100 for each girl this year. I have been picking up a few things here and there over time on clearance but none of the big things so to speak- but that is not including the $100 budget. I am saving that for after I hear what they want from Santa!