Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Nov 23, 2009 12:29pm
How much do you expect to spend this year total on Christmas?
I will be giving more to a few families I know in need…… $1500.00 total
Giving to Charity Organization ………………………… $800.00 total
My Personal Family ….
Wife, 3 Daughters, 2 Spouses, 4 Grandkids ………….$3500.00 total
But by the time it ends add additional $600/$700 bucks
Alway give my change to those Salvation Army Buckets
I enjoy helping the families in need that I know really need the help and a little breathing room for the Holidays.
I save for this time of year for the families and people that need help.
As for my family I just spend to spend
I will be giving more to a few families I know in need…… $1500.00 total
Giving to Charity Organization ………………………… $800.00 total
My Personal Family ….
Wife, 3 Daughters, 2 Spouses, 4 Grandkids ………….$3500.00 total
But by the time it ends add additional $600/$700 bucks
Alway give my change to those Salvation Army Buckets
I enjoy helping the families in need that I know really need the help and a little breathing room for the Holidays.
I save for this time of year for the families and people that need help.
As for my family I just spend to spend
McFly1955
Posts: 1,441
Nov 23, 2009 12:30pm
$300-$500 Total
This includes my wife and I
My wifes family (1 person, secret santa)
My family (5 people)
Little something for the grandparents
Little something for my Uncle
This includes my wife and I
My wifes family (1 person, secret santa)
My family (5 people)
Little something for the grandparents
Little something for my Uncle
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
Nov 23, 2009 12:33pm
I will find out who I have in our sibling gift exchange on Friday...our limit is $25. I am spending about $50 total on my parents and I need to get mexappeal and someone else a gift. So I would say $200ish total when all said and done.
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berry
Posts: 475
Nov 23, 2009 12:38pm
Probably $2500 for family and friends.
And a ''little" something for the wife.
And a ''little" something for the wife.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Nov 23, 2009 12:39pm
Probably $500-$600.
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enigmaax
Posts: 4,511
Nov 23, 2009 1:08pm
I started it off today with about $250 and it doesn't seem like I've gotten anything. Added a newborn to the family this year - wonder if I could get away with Dollar-Storing him this year?
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Nov 23, 2009 1:32pm
I don't even have a budget. I know I should, but I just have a pile of presents and I won't stop until I feel like there's enough in each person's pile. 
derek bomar
Posts: 3,722
Nov 23, 2009 1:33pm
already 900...lookin like close to 2k when its all said and done
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Nov 23, 2009 1:35pm
That's right, Christmas is coming soon. Time to start casing houses to see what I can find to swipe myself for a present.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Nov 23, 2009 1:40pm
500 or so on my girl. (already ordered her a 32g Ipod touch for 279) got a few more things to get.
200 or so on mom and sister
50 or so for each of my two nieces.
200 or so on mom and sister
50 or so for each of my two nieces.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Nov 23, 2009 1:42pm
4 nephews at $250 each.
3 sisters/brothers in law at $100 each
Parents $100 each
Grandmothers $100 each
Varies on the gf.. prolly no more than 300
so ? $2000
I justify it by not having any kids.
3 sisters/brothers in law at $100 each
Parents $100 each
Grandmothers $100 each
Varies on the gf.. prolly no more than 300
so ? $2000
I justify it by not having any kids.
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devil1197
Posts: 6,220
Nov 23, 2009 1:44pm
$50 each for my brother and sister. We usually keep the limit there and focus our attention on our parents.
$100 on my parents (brother and sister put more into as they have real jobs and I am in college). We usually get our parents some small house gifts and then one big present, last year was a flat screen TV.
My girlfriend and I adopted two kids in need off a Salvation Army Christmas tree and we already spent around $100 on them.
$50 for my girlfriends parents, I usually try to get them something cheap but useful since they buy me gifts and take me to the Bengals/Browns game every year.
$300-400 on my girlfriend depending on what she wants and how good she has been (if ya know what I mean).
So right around $600-$700
$100 on my parents (brother and sister put more into as they have real jobs and I am in college). We usually get our parents some small house gifts and then one big present, last year was a flat screen TV.
My girlfriend and I adopted two kids in need off a Salvation Army Christmas tree and we already spent around $100 on them.
$50 for my girlfriends parents, I usually try to get them something cheap but useful since they buy me gifts and take me to the Bengals/Browns game every year.
$300-400 on my girlfriend depending on what she wants and how good she has been (if ya know what I mean).
So right around $600-$700
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Nov 23, 2009 1:46pm
I haven't thought about it yet. I guess it depends on how much overtime I work in the next few weeks. The Wife and I do not buy things for each other, instead we do things together throught the year to make up for it. I'm more concerned about giving to my family. I'm in more of a position now that I can help them. I really don't want any gifts from them.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Nov 23, 2009 1:46pm
I have to buy for:
Mom
Dad
Brother
Sister-in-Law
Sister
Brother-in-Law
Grandma
3 Nieces
1 Nephew
1 Gift Exchange(Mom's side)
1 Gift Exchange(Dad's side)
5 non-family members
Anywhere from $25-$50/person
Waiting to hear back from the Red Cross on a family to help out this Christmas. I will be taking my nieces and nephew with me to deliver the goods. I think it is good to personally show them what Christmas is all about.
Mom
Dad
Brother
Sister-in-Law
Sister
Brother-in-Law
Grandma
3 Nieces
1 Nephew
1 Gift Exchange(Mom's side)
1 Gift Exchange(Dad's side)
5 non-family members
Anywhere from $25-$50/person
Waiting to hear back from the Red Cross on a family to help out this Christmas. I will be taking my nieces and nephew with me to deliver the goods. I think it is good to personally show them what Christmas is all about.
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GeneralsIcer89
Posts: 281
Nov 23, 2009 1:58pm
I'm spending under $50, since neither of my parents get anything (they didn't even remember my birthday until 2 weeks after the fact, and got me nothing - turnabout is fairplay, assholes).
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Nov 23, 2009 2:06pm
We normally spend about $2500.00 by the time it's said and done with on everybody..this year..money's tight..so we are only buying for my son...probably about $500.00.
CenterBHSFan
Posts: 6,115
Nov 23, 2009 2:07pm
I honestly don't know for sure, because I always buy throughout the year and I never keep track of it. But I'd say somewhere in the $1,500 range. That is including charities, though.
redrocket
Posts: 126
Nov 23, 2009 2:18pm
I'll do somewhere around 3 grand. Since things are tight my kids draw names and will buy for only one. I on the other hand take care of all of them.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Nov 23, 2009 2:22pm
My wife and I have Christmas all year long. If we need something, we buy it. If there is anything we want at this time of year, we buy it. I personally hate the holidays, and getting gifts.
I get all the joy I need out of watching my daughter open up her gifts.
I get all the joy I need out of watching my daughter open up her gifts.
jpake1
Posts: 2,389
Nov 23, 2009 2:23pm
That's awesome to hear that a lot of you give to various charities and families in need. I imagine it's a priceless gift to them. God Bless you guys.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Nov 23, 2009 2:31pm
I am buying everyone I know a bottle of Swig. So.....I know around 50 people and at $1 a bottle....umm. I will have to get back to you with a total.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Nov 23, 2009 2:34pm
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Nov 23, 2009 2:39pm
^^^lol...the Swig that i am talking about is liquor. It is only found in Akron(that I know of) and tastes like ass.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Nov 23, 2009 2:43pm
You eat pieces of shit for breakfast?
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Nov 23, 2009 2:46pm
lol......only way to start the day!!ernest_t_bass wrote: You eat pieces of shit for breakfast?