hockeyfanamo Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 (edited) We give eachother a list of things we would like to find under the tree. It is usually several small items (under $10) and one or two bigger items. This year is different because DH just wants things to go downrange with him. So, more $$$ spent on him this year than usual. Most years we have a limit of $150 for eachother. This year DH is getting a new laptop, iPod, Boots, flame retardent shirts, and some resin gun magazines. Edited November 4, 2008 by hockeyfanamo oops
HBrewer Posted November 5, 2008 Posted November 5, 2008 We usually dont buy one another gifts and focus on the kids. But that's all gonna change this year.
sgigi Posted November 6, 2008 Posted November 6, 2008 I have been trying to figure out what to get my husband for Christmas. He has mentioned that he wanted a PSP (to play games and the internet). He also said that he wanted a camera. I was looking at GPS systems also. I'm not sure I want to spend $200-175 for a PSP. If I got this he would only get this. I was looking at the Madden bundle as he would love this game. The Racket and Clank bundle though has the new improvements, but not a game he would like. I think he would enjoy this to check the internet or play games while sitting at basketball/baseball/karate practices or sitting in traffic. A GPS system is going to cost around $150. He doesn't travel all that much, but does go on sales calls sometimes. Not sure he would get much use out of it. The camera would be cheaper, but we have a new camera that he bought me last christmas. He also is not one to take many pictures. I think this may not be used much, but I could get him a few other fun things. My last opinion is just getting some fun things and a Wii war type game with gun controller. I have bought other games for him in the past, but he plays them for a little while and then they collect dust. What would be your opinion of the best use of the money? I'm struggling to stay on a budget and look for deals. I need a third party's opinion. Help!!! What would you buy and why? TIA
Scanner420 Posted November 6, 2008 Posted November 6, 2008 M'eh.....go with the PSP with the Madden Package. It seems like he'll get the most use out of it.
shopping mom Posted November 6, 2008 Posted November 6, 2008 I agree with PP go with the Madden Package. If it is in the budget you can get some movies for it on Black Friday usually, or some more games. If he likes music, and doesn't have one you might want to consider some sort of MP3 player.
leefamily23 Posted November 6, 2008 Posted November 6, 2008 I'd consider the PSP. Usually on BF, Gamestop has movies for the PSP for $4.99 you could possibly pick up 1 or 2 of those too.
sdigman6 Posted November 6, 2008 Posted November 6, 2008 my dh waits until the day before to buy for me so needless to say I do ok but usually not get a BIG want. He hates crowds... This year we bougt a together gift...resided out home , and garage along with 10 new windows and did a partial new roof. That was our major Xmas gift it needed to get done so it made the most sense when it cost that much to consider it THE GIFT and a few samll things will still come our way I am sure.
lucyismycat Posted November 6, 2008 Posted November 6, 2008 Our dollar amount is set by how much stuff we sell on eBay throughout the year. So this year I've been selling off some extra clothes and other stuff, and I'll have around $450 to spend on him, I'm planning on getting him a new stereo for his truck. I have no idea what all he's sold this year, but I know that around this time of year he starts making trips to the post office a LOT! :) This keeps things interesting in a couple of ways: we don't have to "budget" for Christmas, and it helps us clear the house of extra junk that we just don't need.
Bursley2010 Posted November 6, 2008 Posted November 6, 2008 We always give each other a range, but usually end up going over a little bit. This year I was going to get him some nice cooking knives from Japan (he's really into cooking), but they no longer sell the knives that complete the set. I got him one thing I'm pretty sure he's expecting to get (an MP3 player), but I'd like to really surprise him with something different along with it. I also want to start a tradition of stockings for us-- it's something that's always been done in my family, but not in his.
ohitsunshine Posted November 6, 2008 Posted November 6, 2008 We always start every year saying we wont buy each other anything, lets focus on the kids. And then we usually end up buying some things anyways. Nothing big, and alot of the times I will make it from the kids or something.
jakesmommy403 Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 We set a budget, same amount for each of us. If one person goes over, the other person gets more money to match up. We usually keep it cheap, around $30-$50. We like to concentrate more on Santa gifts for our son.
AuntieJul Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Before we were living together (we were dating long distance for two years before I moved in with him), our limit was about $100 for gifts for each other for Christmas. The first year we were living in our house together, we bought things for the house and called it our gift to ourselves. We bought one of those custom-made cast address markers, and did a lot of renovations to the inside of the house. Then last year, our first Christmas as a married couple, we had a $100 limit to buy for each other - and ended up buying nearly the same thing for each other! I bought him a small SanDisk Sansa mp3 player, nice headphones for it (we jog together outside), a cable so he can listen to it in the car, and a boom box for him to use either out in the garage or in the basement that could also play the mp3 player (since he was always stealing my little radio from the kitchen!) He bought me nice microfiber socks (for jogging), headphones, cables to plug my mp3 player into the car, and an under-the-cabinet radio/CD player with a light on the bottom for the kitchen - since he was always stealing my little radio! Needless to say, we had quite a laugh on Christmas morning last year and decided not to return anything. And this year, our gift to each other is to finally redecorate the last major room we haven't yet touched - the master bedroom.
jeff7602 Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 We each get a high five for each other. Never gets old!
alleyc Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 hmmm we don't usually set limits...we just buy what we know each other would enjoy having..
Trishy Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 So far he's getting a new air compressor and wet dry vac (thanks GD for Sears BF ad) and a turkey fryer. I don't kniw what else yet. He spoils me too. He'll spend at least $500 on me. I usually buy for everyone else and not for myself, I guess thats why he always buys me alot.
jarerice Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 I buy a bunch of small things and a couple of big things. It really depends on our money that year. Dh is always great about picking stuff out for me. We sort of have a limit, but I think we go over it every year.
booga12345 Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 We don't really have any rules. We just buy each other whatever we want/need. I usually buy dh 1 big ticket item and he gets me more small gifts.
Princess7915 Posted November 10, 2008 Posted November 10, 2008 We dont set limits or anything. Last year we decided not to do gifts because we had just started a new business, but usually we spoil each other. My husband grew up really poor and never had much so I always like to go all out for him for Christmas. My husband never had much of a Chrismas either. We do tend to spoil each other though. We've "set limits" in the past and it never worked so we just don't anymore. It's more of a let your conscience be your guide kind of thing. But every year we take inventory of what we got and see "who won" on the gift giving front. It used to always be me, but in recent years he's been good competition We don't have kids so we just spoil each other and we enjoy it. This year though we are getting a (rather expensive) kitten that arrives Monday after Christmas. While she's not a Christmas gift, we have said we will cut back on gifts to each other because if it....we'll see
MollyTrolly Posted November 10, 2008 Posted November 10, 2008 We don't set limits, in years past it was anything goes but this year we are being very concervative. If we find a deal we can live with on an LDC then that will be our gift to each other. Otherwise it will probably be less than $100 this year.
debbiedana Posted November 16, 2008 Posted November 16, 2008 We don't go too crazy, usually about $75 or so.
delphernina Posted November 16, 2008 Posted November 16, 2008 We "kind of" set $ limits. But if I see something I think dh would love and I've past my limit I don't really care, I buy it anyway. The way I see it, we do this once a year. We go all out at Christmas.
khall1971 Posted November 24, 2008 Posted November 24, 2008 We set a guideline amount, but if we're over or under, it's not a big deal. Though I must confess if he only spent $17 on me, and I spent $200 on him, I would probably flip out. :)
HBrewer Posted November 24, 2008 Posted November 24, 2008 We have a set limit each year. This year it's $300.
burberryplaid Posted November 24, 2008 Posted November 24, 2008 We don't have a "limit" but I would say we spend between $200-$300. I am going slightly over that this year as DH needs a new iPod so he'll get a touch, a PS3 game and pajama pants. I haven't been able to find that PS3 game (NHL '09) on sale anywhere and its driving me crazy because I hate paying full price for stuff! At least he'll get an iTunes gift card with the Touch (Thank you Circuit City)
gbeenie Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 One present each. Although, one year we ended up getting each other the same thing :).That happened to us in 2003. We gave each other copies of "Speakerboxx/The Love Below" by Outkast.
gbeenie Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 Well, I already laid away the Guitar Hero III bundle for her. Since we have an extra paycheck in December this year, maybe we'll finally go for an HDTV and just have that be it.
abentley Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 I ordered my DH a slot machine this year, and it came yesterday...so of course I had to inspect it to make sure it works!!! It was fun! I hope he loves it!
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