how much are you spending on your DF for xmas?

[Phteven]

I don't know what he spends on me. Some years he hasn't bought anything because he 'forgot' (his excuse)

I shouldn't lol but....... 'forgot'

Forgetting birthdays and anniversaries I get but Christmas?! Even in a remote village in Laos I couldn't escape Christmas.

[TeniBear]

I wasn't getting him much, but a few weeks ago I had an unexpected pocket of money come from c-link so I got him a coffee maker. He asked for it as a birthday present next year (in July) and I thought it would be nice to surprise him He actually almost put a similar one on layby the other day, I almost fainted

ETA: Forgot to say, it was $99

[Chrispe]

Yeah I know. He said he was too busy and forgot to get me a present.

We had very strong words about what is really important in life that year.

[Astrid]

$50-$100 here. Don't really need to do presents for each other, but we want the kids to see that Christmas is not just about them getting stuff.

[Chocaholic]

I spent about $120 this year. DH always goes over the top and spends between $200-$300 on me.

[Aries]

Hahaha this year DH is getting two babies
We are saving for our holiday in July next year so we will probably just put into that account.
Wow - enjoy your pressies!

[PumpkinZulu]

Woah for $750 wach you'll be having a very merry xmas! Ahh, DINK's, those were the days

Us? Nothing. Or, something. I dunno, we don't set monetary limits (although limit sounds restrictive and your budget isn't anything near restrictive lol). We sometimes get thoughtful gifts, things we might want or need. Sometimes that's $20 sometimes it's $100. I've found I don't really get excited for receiving Xmas presents these days, I get excited for DD and other kids though. We bought a new blender and food processor the other day, that was kind of our combined pressie this year...and I did get excited for that lol. We're also getting another baby so I think we're set!

[AnyDream]

Not much. He stole my thunder by buying himself a coffee pod machine in October. That was what I was planning to get him. So instead he'll get something lame like some pjs and a book. Serves him right

[~Hestia~]

It differs every year, for a few years we gave each other nothing but I didn't like it Yes we buy things through the year for ourselves but I think a little spoiling is nice. This year I have spent about $100.

[Mummy&Daddy2Be]

i guess the $750 makes up over 7 years . we had planned a 2 week holiday to melbourne, but we cancelled because DF's anxiety couldn't handle a new city etc. so we had money in the bank from that.

we both went shopping today (went our separate ways) he came back with a box of chocolates, he said it was just too hard, and no possibly way he could spend $750 when he can't even find 1 thing. i however already spent $150 on him. so we've decided we will do lots of online shopping together. should be fun.

i can't wait to have kiddies. oh xmas would be so much fun

[Rouge]

Before I had kids and we were well off we never really put a price tag on things. I hate putting a monetary value unless its for Kris Kringle. I feel like it cheapens the sentiment.

Now that we have kids we spend it on them.

[Mummy&Daddy2Be]

Now that we have kids we spend it on them.

i cannot wait

[Phteven]

I'm going to stick my neck out here and say I don't get it.
If your DF can't find anything worth $750 why does he have to spend that much? I don't understand shopping just for the sake of shopping. Why not just find each other the perfect gift and save the change for a rainy day/house deposit/staying home when baby arrives fund?
I think it's the thought that counts not the sum spent.

[Chrispe]

I'm going to stick my neck out here and say I don't get it.
If your DF can't find anything worth $750 why does he have to spend that much? I don't understand shopping just for the sake of shopping. Why not just find each other the perfect gift and save the change for a rainy day/house deposit/staying home when baby arrives fund?
I think it's the thought that counts not the sum spent.

I agree. Often my DH will ask me for a list of things I want. He doesn't have to buy anything off the list, but it gives him an idea of what I like or need.

[Olive]

I have no idea what to buy DH....he brought some slippers the other day, might wrap them up for him.

[Joeve]

My DH will probably get some cash ($150) towards his new bike he has a stash of cash from his birthday as well and I don't think I will get anything to flash although I just bought a lovely nappy bag so won't feel ripped off!

[Mother Goose]

I could be cheeky and say about $5k (all the fees associated with growing a baby including the new maternity clothes and furniture)...but he says the baby isn't a present just for him....

So I spent about $250 on nespresso stuff and some shirts.

[sepata]

I'm giving my DH the rest of the money he needs towards his next planned tattoo. I don't think it'll be over $200, more likely $100.