Spent to Much!

[heypeg]

Actually the opposite happened to me I think I spent less. Not sure how.

[Getinonthis]

I've been saying that since a few days ago, didn't even realize it until I began prepping for the bills.

[unsupermom3]

I'm poor this month. Running on hard times, this xmas there is nothing underneath the xmas tree, but my moms gift for my kids. I'm glad they at lease have hers there.

[davidh121]

I overdid it this year too and basically doubled my spending from last year, which is not a good thing. Being in a new relationship has changed my spending habits drastically and sometimes not for the better. I need to watch myself more next year, but I'm afraid I will not be successful.

[autumnsparklemom]

Always over do it for our kids. Spent a little extra on husband.

[devideddi]

yes, I def did that!!

[aflyingmonkey]

I'm poor this month. Running on hard times, this xmas there is nothing underneath the xmas tree, but my moms gift for my kids. I'm glad they at lease have hers there.

You should contact the Salvation Army, you can get put on a list where people "adopt" your family for gifts.   My work does this through them, that is how I know of it, i'm sure there are other organizations that are similar.  My department "adopted" a family, and a couple older people & people contributed gifts on their lists, then the salvation army comes & picks them up & delivers the stuff.  We never see the people or hear from them, but know that their holiday was happier.  The older people just want simple things like a robe or nail polish, or house shoes usually.     Paying it forward  

[ghunter]

I know I spent to much, but I did not go into debt to do it. Merry Christmas!

[freedavis]

It seems like every year we spend more and more.

[melissaotto1982]

I definitely went over budget this year. I started early this year which was the problem I think.

[metsrock69]

I spent at least $700.00 in the last 2 days. the good thing about it was it only cost me about $60.00 out of pocket. everything else was gift cards, survey checks and FC. What an awesome year

[Skyisbluetoday]

I probably did to, but a little cheer for those who receive!

[paints]

I'm poor this month. Running on hard times, this xmas there is nothing underneath the xmas tree, but my moms gift for my kids. I'm glad they at lease have hers there.

I know how that feels. I've never had a lot of money to go all out for Christmas.
One of the things I did was check the thrift stores. I have bought really good gifts for less than a dollar. And nobody knew or cared where it came from, the kids were happy, and I wasn't stressed out about having nothing under the tree.
Good luck.

[bretay]

i wasn't able to spend as much this year..we moved and it took our money for deposits and stuff..so my 2 granddaughters got gifts..i did get a few jars and put candy in them with a card for 2 desserts for each throughout the year for my 2 daughters and son in law

[ktheodos]

I probably did a little bit too, but it's alright, I wanted to help some folks out this year, I'm not in debt, and I'm in better financial shape this year anyway...plus, I just found out I'm getting a small unexpected bonus which will help out a little