Do You Have A Christmas Budget?

[JaniceSW]

Do you establish a Christmas spending budget and do you stick with it?  I usually have one.  This year I have already went over, but I am going to take a couple small items back.  No "stocking stuffers" this year!

[gaby_ro_2004]

I do have one every year and it helps me a lot.

[elvisdo]

I told my wife we are sticking to a strict budget this year. So far, so good. However, I know what happens within the last few days before Christmas.

[ljrjess69]

yes but i sometimes go over it...lol   

[dreamyxo]

I don't buy presents for a lot of people.  I got my bf and mother something and that's it.  I don't have a budget and their presents weren't expensive.

[rghvac69]

Yes and I'm planning to stick to it this year.

[bretay]

definitely...my husband gets disability...so we are very limited..i am making some items this year..which i do every year...knitting and sewing

[potluck6]

kind of a budget i usually try to get 3 presents each for my grown kids  all costing around the same .also have their spouses and one grandson .Have a little more money this year but trying not to overspend i;ll regret it later.

[makeblessed]

Yes and I do my very best to stick to it! this time of year it is easy to go over board, I pay cash if not it stays on the shelves!

[bremer51]

I have a general amount I set for each person on my list. I mainly buy toys now. And that's okay with me.

[debidoo]

Now that my sons are grown and their grandmother and dad have passed on we don't do gifts.  We usually just do a great meal with some special treats.  Every year I say maybe next year we'll do gifts but we are on such a strict budget I don't know.  We have a good time either way.  ??  ??