Including all gifts, not including meal (I shudder that add that stuff in). Family of 4, kids 9 and 22 months- we spent about $800. Didn't put ANYTHING on cc, gift wise, HAD to put $600 ER vet trip Sat. on cc though :(. All in all not bad, we really tried to rein it in, will try to spend even less next year. And yes, everyone got decent gifts- kids were happy. Just got lots of stuff on sale throughout the year. How did you do? Any plans to change next year?
2007-12-25 11:47:06 · 14 answers · asked by magy 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I should add- that figure (for us) included Grandparents, aunt+ uncle, nephew, teacher, neighbor, close friends..all the 'little' gifts that add right up- not just us and our kids.
2007-12-25 12:04:59 · update #1
Oh it cost me an arm and a leg! I didn't keep tally of amount I spent because it was free money which I saved after bills were paid off. Next year I'm going to use my tax money.
2007-12-25 14:28:50 · answer #1 · answered by Aphreakywuman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the final tally was in the $1200 neighborhood. That includes my spending and my husbands on 4 kids, each other, friends and family. No cc charging here either. I also included groceries. I plan to save more next year and probably spend about the same. I should shop throughout the year like you do! I say I'm going to but I never do.....
2007-12-25 21:28:23 · answer #2 · answered by oracleofohio 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
With 4 kids ages 12 to 5 mo. i would say that i spent around $1200 that also includes probably about 10 various family members. It sure adds up quick!
2007-12-25 20:54:44 · answer #3 · answered by heather f 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
between my son and husband I only spent $90, however I'm not sure how much my son and husband spent on me, but we keep it at a $50 min per person... so the most we should have spent for all 3 of us is $150. We also get things though out the year while things are on sale so we get a lot for the $50.
2007-12-25 19:52:11 · answer #4 · answered by josazja 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dang i was gonna say $800 on 2 kids and 2 adults.
but with everyone included its not that bad.
we are a family of 4 as well kids ages are 13 months and 4
and we spent probably around $500
2007-12-25 20:45:12 · answer #5 · answered by 3 girls call me mommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We stuck to a budget and probably spent about $300. Next year I hope to spend more without a budget so I can give better gifts.
2007-12-25 19:50:37 · answer #6 · answered by Precious 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i did not start to shop until a month ago and spent 300 on both the kiddos- 6 yrs and 11 mos. Thank goodness my baby boy did not know what in the world today was and could care less!! all in cash also....do not have a credit card cause i know if i did it would be awful trying to pay that with one income- mine!! only making 7/hr so i did awesome- WHO SAYS YOU CANT LIVE OFF OF PETTY CHANGE?? I DO!!!
2007-12-25 19:51:20 · answer #7 · answered by *Momma and wifey* 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I got $10 to last me till next pay day which is not this friday but next. I was only able to spend about $250 on both kids together.
2007-12-25 19:55:08 · answer #8 · answered by Bones 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 eight year olds. I have no idea and I don't want to add it up. I am guessing around $400 including family but I may be wrong. I buy throught the year so it doesn't hit all at once. I don't even have a credit card so it was all cash too.
2007-12-25 21:22:38 · answer #9 · answered by Rachel 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I dont have a really large family,so between the video game system and games for my son and last minute designer steals i got for my husband and his two nephews, i spent about $450.
2007-12-25 20:21:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋