Flynn is getting an electronic dinosaur ($22), a matchbox plane ($3) and some activity books ($6) and so far I have only got Ollie a plane also ($3). I'll get Ollie one more pressie and that's it. Oh and the planes are from Santa - I don't believe in giving the Fat Man the glory presents (just yet!)
We don't have a set limit, but like some others we like to make sure the kids have an equal amount to open. This year they are getting a cubby house with kitchen etc inside & I'm selfish I want the credit for it so that's coming from us & the other things are from Santa. I'd say I've spent about $150 on Zander (aside from the cubby house) and will be close to that for Juliette when I'm done too.
This is DD's first REAL x-mas and she knows what presents are but have been trying to be good.
So far have only spent $160 on a lay-by which was a smart trike, 2 cheapo play doh set things and those crayola starter crayons.
Will prob get her some clothes or a couple of books as we will do SANTA presents (her bike etc) and then something little from us.
I can definately see us spending LOTS more on x-mas as the years come, i mean the trampoline, the swing set, the cubby etc and with our kids being so close will be great to get BIGGER joint gifts they can both use!
Ohhh i love seeing how much people spend, makes me feel better about my budget.
For our boys its approx $200 each. Neices and nephews is $80 each. Our siblings $40-$50 each. My parents $80 each and DH has said not to buy for his father and step mum, but for his mum and step dad he said spend minimal as possible.....massive fights have happened!!
I doubt I'd spend any more than $100 each at a stretch. This year they are also getting a cubby house for the back yard as a joint present.
My mum and dad get them one good present each and maybe a few little things like books etc. My MIL goes overboard and usually buys them a whole heap of junk they don't need or stuff that is totally age INappropriate. A lot of it ended up going to Vinnies last year
As I get older (and wiser??) and the more children I have, I realise I do not want my house filled with toys that are never played with so we have cut right back on what we used to buy. I'd rather they get a few presents that they will use and enjoy. It's just 'stuff' after all.
I can't believe how much money some of you spend
I'd rather spend money on the 'holiday' - the lunch/dinner, visiting family, going away for a few days etc than on the 'stuff'.
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