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  1. 12-29-2002, 06:53 PM #1
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    Default Are you happy with what you spent on xmas?

    Or can you do better next year? Because of lack of organization, I spent approx. $30 on each relative this year. I want to do way better next year- getting that down to $10 per person. Is that possible, or am I dreaming? Anyone achieve their xmas budget goals this year, and if so, how did you do it?
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  2. 12-29-2002, 07:02 PM #2
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    We draw names on Steve's side of the family and our limit is $10.So yes,it CAN be done. I always try and buy my gifts the Christmas before for 50% off.They get a nice gift and I still stay within the limit.

    I still hope to do better next year with the kids.Watching for sales etc.
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    We spent $49.00 this year for Christmas for 6 kids, all our grandchildren and for my mom.

    We had a homemade Christmas and next year, we won't spend any $$ because absolutely everything will be homemade.
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    wow cj you beat me!!! i think i did really well, i shopped from like sept. on, did tons of sale and made alot myself. NO loans or cc used, i think i did really well, we didn't starve so that i could buy gifts. i would love to get under 10 person.
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    I was until I was adding up receipts today. It was a combo of regular spending plus extras that was eye opening. Glad I plan to use up reserved food supplies for my nyrs resolution . Staying out of the store for a bit is a good thing.
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    Originally posted by karlisangel
    I spent less than usual and I was happy with that. Next year's goal..spend less and make more..!!
    Me too!
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    I got more and spent less..... Next year I hope to sell crafts and have that for the Christmas fund.......
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    I stayed within my budget this year for the very first time. I was entering all my recepts into MS money today, and was really impressed with what I actually spent!!
    For December, so far, (I have a couple more receipts to go that I can't find at the moment ) I only spent 68.00 on Groceries and under 300 for all gifts.
    I am going to try to do better next year though and actually PLAN and MAKE more of the gifts!!
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