ilikefree Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 With the economy being so crazy right now (especially the high food prices), I was wondering how everyone's spending will be this year. Our grocery bill has gone up so much lately and I just buy for the 2 of us. I have been putting money aside for Christmas so I don't think my spending will be much different than any other year. Will you be spending more, less or about the same on Christmas gifts this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cllehto Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 I will be spending less this year...I think. Buying fewer things but with higher prices.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyreejames Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 My spending for actual gifts will be about the same. The money is set aside throughout the year via savings and my Christmas Club account. I have already started menu planning and sale shopping for the holiday meals though. Luckily I don’t cook for a big family and our Christmas dinner is much more relaxed/casual than Thanksgiving. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanyon71 Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 The smart a side of me wants to say we will spend more and get less. We plan to change what we are spending the money on this year and looking for more sales and such. So really it’s hard to say. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwking75 Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 Spending less only because my son is older and he's received several big ticket items in the past couple of years so no need to be wasteful with spending. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bopeep Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 I should spend less. I just can't ever seem to make that happen. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebear Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 3 hours ago, Bopeep said: I should spend less. I just can't ever seem to make that happen. Same!! We had some big expenses this year, so we're trying to be more mindful of spending for a while. So hopefully I'll spend less. And right now I have practically nothing on the list for anyone. I do love to give presents though, so I always come up with something. So we'll see how that turns out! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytmomof4 Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 I’m hoping to spend less. Most of my kids are grown I do still have one in high school and 2 grandkids this year. I really only have 1 big ticket item to possibly get. My daughter wants a new phone. Walmart usually has deals that if you upgrade you get a gift card so that should even it out if they offer that again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berry1014 Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Will be spending about the same. We also have Christmas Club that we put money into each month plus we already bought several gifts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubbalance Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 About the same I think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracy0504 Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 (edited) It’s hard to say because I’m not sure what the adult kids gifts will be this year… I know they don’t expect much, but I’m a giver so not giving anything at Christmas feels off to me… throws and candles usually go over well for the girls, but the boys are a little harder… I’m hoping to spend less this year… Edited October 10, 2023 by tracy0504 Spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wittenlover Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 I bought a house this year for the first time so I'm still "filling in the blanks" for various house needs. That said, gift budget will be same/maybe slightly smaller, depending on what all other stuff I end up buying for the house. Honestly, I often spend the most on my SS gift for the exchange here on the forums (yes, we have a minimum but darned if I don't blow right by that most of the time LOL). (Shameless plug: If you haven't yet joined in the fun, try it out this year! Always such a good time seeing what everyone gets!) I am watching for sales/deals on various things I have my eye on, though. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesusluvu Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 I think it will be less this year or if I can book a trip it might be more. I guess it depends... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilwywy Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 I am absolutely spending less this year and keeping track of what I spend. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinholt1 Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 I buy throughout the year especially when I see sales. So I guess I'm probably spending about the same. Definitely buying less when it comes to family. It's just my mother left and she is in a senior living arrangement. She mostly wants junk food...... So junk food it is! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucyismycat Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Our gift budget will not be as high because there is no PS6 or Xbox series Y - These children HAVE EVERYTHING ALREADY LOL 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msyves Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 (edited) Since the boys are older I’m spending less. Plus since hubby and I went big on our 20th wedding anniversary gifts for each other this year, we decided that we didn’t have to go all out for each other this Christmas. Edited October 24, 2023 by msyves 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setlok73 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Yes, it will be much less this year. Not due to anything other than, what everyone has asked for is much less than last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevierocks Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 I will be spending MUCH less this year . I use to do the shopping for the local high school graduation prizes at this time of year . This is the first year in over a decade that I am not doing that . Also most of the kids moved out ,we won’t be doing our normal Christmas rituals . ( I use to have over 20 gifts for each ) min hoping once the deals start rolling in , and I get my Christmas spirit , I will start shopping and get motivated 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper_Mint_Tea Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 I used to buy presents for myself big ticket items and a few cute things most years. This year I don’t need big ticket items. So, definitely less. I’m more mindful on how I spend money now ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyjar Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Spending less this year for sure, with the cost of food and gas up significantly and the raise not being as big, definitely have less money this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packratfamily Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 (edited) Spent a lot less this year. Ppl hard very hard to buy for, I have no good ideas, not in a great mood either. I did find a few nice shirt/ jackets/ candy (the good candy) but mostly a gift card year. Luckily my relatives like eating out- easy-peasy. edit to add: I joined amazon prime so i could get some birthday (dec22) gifts for my beloved brother-in-law and was waiting and waiting for delivery and discovered everything was cancelled w no notice. No idea why. Been a previous customer ?? Majorly bummed but- Happy holidays to Everyone Edited December 19, 2023 by packratfamily 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucyismycat Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 I ended up spending more than I thought I would just because I finally came up with some ideas for my mom that were a little spendy. We splurged and got her a 55" QLED tv for her birthday earlier this week, and a new grill for Christmas. I also went over on DH, but some of it is just stuff he needed. He's getting a new coat, his sock subscription renewed, shoes and two 43" monitors (he also works from home). He'd already bought two of the monitors last week and one of them didn't work, so he took them both back and said he was ok with the 3 34" monitors he currently has. I just ordered the new ones today so they won't be here until after Christmas, but he won't mind - he's off until after the first of the year lol I did mostly stick to what I thought I'd do for the kiddos. There aren't many packages under our tree, but they really want for nothing and are so, so spoiled. My DMIL gives me money to shop for them and I finally just put her name on the Beats headphones I got them and called it good. The rest will go in their bank accounts. I'm taking my oldest to Chicago next weekend for a tournament, and then later in January one kid goes to Holland, MI and the other goes to Madison, WI. And then we'll be in Louisville and Kansas City after that. I'm sure we'll find "experience" gifts in all of those places. I'm mostly excited about the Dairy Queen Peppermint Blizzard cake I ordered and am picking up in the next hour! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanShotFirst Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 On 10/10/2023 at 7:46 AM, wittenlover said: I bought a house this year for the first time so I'm still "filling in the blanks" for various house needs. That said, gift budget will be same/maybe slightly smaller, depending on what all other stuff I end up buying for the house. Honestly, I often spend the most on my SS gift for the exchange here on the forums (yes, we have a minimum but darned if I don't blow right by that most of the time LOL). (Shameless plug: If you haven't yet joined in the fun, try it out this year! Always such a good time seeing what everyone gets!) I am watching for sales/deals on various things I have my eye on, though. I blow right by that minimum for our Secret Santa gift too! It makes me so happy to participate. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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