I have to say Rolymogs that we are the same in regards to monetary value. We don't buy things because they are the big expensive toy for the year, but because they are what Zander would enjoy. To be completely honest, he would be happy with half a dozen new matchbox cars and nothing else!! I tend to buy quite a few things because his birthday is so close to Christmas & we don't buy any presents through the year so they have to be things that will last him through until the next year IYKWIM.

I don't have a budget for family, I just get what I think. Most people are getting homemade goodies this year, but I really want to get my mum a tree so spent $86 on that. Absolutely definitely the thought that counts here because there is no way we could afford to be spending even around $50 on each person.