Mom Confessions
Christmas shopping at Walmart, Target, and Toys R Us. Now I'm done!
How much have you spent on Christmas shopping so far?
What have you bought?
I have 4 kids (plus two angel tree kids) and bought my dd Disney Princess Little People castle, a Disney Princess wagon, a ball, dream light, a pillow pet, a special mommy/daughter necklace (this was just bought recently)and a doll with little accessories, plus some stocking stuffers.. Bought my boys the laser pegs from Target, Monster Fighter Legos, Halo toys, a bike helmet for my oldest, a tablet for my 7 year old and a tablet for my 4 year old. Oh, also got the Skylanders Giants (all of them) and all the new Skylanders figures. Skylanders pillows and sheet sets. Soccer gear for my oldest, Avengers toys, and a giant Iron Man doll (stuffed). Books, puzzles, winter boots, winter pants, winter coats and gloves, and pajamas for my two youngest kids.
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Just spent another $500 on a Dyson vacuum cleaner, a new TV, and Nintendo 3DS game
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I haven't bought a single thing! I'll figure it out!
I won't be spending $1500, though. I'm much too cheap. :P -
Around 30 bucks on a few movies. Target had them for 5$, So I took back my boots and got movies to gift my kids. I have for kids...This year sucks,but We have each other and I'm very grateful for that.
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Haven't started Christmas shopping yet. We budget £100/child (we have two children). We could spend more, but frankly they have enough stuff already, and they house isn't getting any bigger!
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I miss cvs. They don't have them in Washington. I love your idea. I will see if I can get help with eletric next month to go there for my teens. Toys 4 tots has the young one covered. After age 13 toys 4 tots does not feel the need to help.
Quoting BraydensMama163:
I haven't bought my kids a single thing new.
What I have bought:
16 articles of name brand clothes
DD a my little pony doodle book/board, a plush mermaid, a backpack, a pair of shoes
DS: 2 pairs of shoes and a walle robot that interacts with you
I spent about 16 dollars. I bought everything from our local goodwill. Its all nearly new and will be washed up and boxed and wrapped to look new. We are going to be doing some more shopping. All from goodwill.
Check out your local store. Also this week CVS pharmacy has a sell buy a toy for 6.99 get one free.
Quoting Anonymous:
I wish I could even spend $100 on each of my kids. Well this year Christmas will be horrible in my house. I can cook a nice dinner. As far as presents the kids will be sol for this year. The last person who offered to help stood me up and deleted their account.
Quoting Anonymous:
Quoting Anonymous:
And it makess you feel big to brag about being high class and can buy your kids the world? Even bigger to make us little people that can't spend thousands on our kids feel like ultimate shit?
whoa.. divide 1500 by 4. I spent $300-$400 on each of my kids. That's not thousands on each of them.
I'm sorry you feel like shit, I really am. I hope you can find some help for your Christmas this year.
ETA - I would be willing to help, if you're willing to accept it.
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I am not asking for you to help. That is nice of you. I am sorry about my rudness about how much you spend on your kids. I guess I just let envy kick my in the rear. I have my youngest signed up for toys for tots. They accepted my 14yo too. They said that they are not sure if anything will come in teenage appropriate. My 17 was not accepted. There is a nice lady buying her shoes for Christmas though. Another Mommy said she lives by me and was going to help and deleted her account. I just feel bad I can't do for my kids what other's can. I have 7years of college with a 4.0gpa and am very smart. I just can't get even an interview anywhere. I even tried the mall and no call back. I went back into Game Stop (gamer Mommy) and told them I was inquiring about the app and resume I returned. He said, "oh we interviewed and hired who we wanted. Sorry you were not chosen." I also do exceptional cakes and sent my resume with photos to every bakery. Once again no response. I do get disability for my MS & Epilepsy it barely covers rent. I usually day labor to pay electric even when I am sick. I just can't afford Christmas this year. It is not your problem. I did not make my post to ask you for Christmas and again I apologize for coming off rude. I am glad and happy some kids in this world can wake up extra happy on Christmas.
Quoting Anonymous:
That is really shitty for someone to do to you all! How many kids do you have? Would you like me to help? I promise, I won't cop out on you. I never have with others I have helped.
I've been there, before, mama. Two years ago, and I know how horrible it feels.
Quoting Anonymous:
I wish I could even spend $100 on each of my kids. Well this year Christmas will be horrible in my house. I can cook a nice dinner. As far as presents the kids will be sol for this year. The last person who offered to help stood me up and deleted their account.
Quoting Anonymous:
Quoting Anonymous:
And it makess you feel big to brag about being high class and can buy your kids the world? Even bigger to make us little people that can't spend thousands on our kids feel like ultimate shit?
whoa.. divide 1500 by 4. I spent $300-$400 on each of my kids. That's not thousands on each of them.
I'm sorry you feel like shit, I really am. I hope you can find some help for your Christmas this year.
ETA - I would be willing to help, if you're willing to accept it.
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nothing yet
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So far, about a couple of hundred. But I started buying a couple of months ago. I buy stuff here and there until Christmas gets here.
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Quoting Anonymous:
Quoting wissotamum:
So far, I just picked up Furbees for each of them. I won't do the bulk of the shopping until December. We are fans of not rushing the holiday.
Thanksgiving first.
I like getting things done and organized before the major holiday rush starts. It's just too stressful trying to get everything done before Christmas. That way we can enjoy most of December without having to worry about shopping and fighting the majority of the crowds.
That's a good reason. It's a bummer when people are stressed at the holidays. It should be enjoyed. We don't have a very big family, so I don't really do a whole lot of shopping. It's not stressful for me. Our house isn't big or beautiful and we don't host any parties, so just a quick clean and a day of decorating and we're done. I'm getting better at letting the girls do most of the decorating (I was super fussy and controlling at first - no fun for anyone). We also don't do a lot of holiday parties - just hang out, listening to Christmas music and playing games with the kids. Our girls are 9, 6, and 6, so we are in the sweet spot for building happy memories with them.
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Our goodwill has some great clothing options. Tons of Aero clothes which are 2.50 a piece but often they sell cheaper cause of sales.
Also their shoes here are 2.00 a pair 4.00 for boots and coats are 5.00
I just my husband a pair of Nike airs for 2.00 the other day. They ended up being a little tight so we have to give them to someone else but eh ...
Books are great to buy for older kids and they sell them for 10 cents.
Good luck and if you want to tell me their ages and sizes I will see what I can find here for you and ill mail them to you.
Quoting Anonymous:
I miss cvs. They don't have them in Washington. I love your idea. I will see if I can get help with eletric next month to go there for my teens. Toys 4 tots has the young one covered. After age 13 toys 4 tots does not feel the need to help.
Quoting BraydensMama163:
I haven't bought my kids a single thing new.
What I have bought:
16 articles of name brand clothes
DD a my little pony doodle book/board, a plush mermaid, a backpack, a pair of shoes
DS: 2 pairs of shoes and a walle robot that interacts with you
I spent about 16 dollars. I bought everything from our local goodwill. Its all nearly new and will be washed up and boxed and wrapped to look new. We are going to be doing some more shopping. All from goodwill.
Check out your local store. Also this week CVS pharmacy has a sell buy a toy for 6.99 get one free.
Quoting Anonymous:
I wish I could even spend $100 on each of my kids. Well this year Christmas will be horrible in my house. I can cook a nice dinner. As far as presents the kids will be sol for this year. The last person who offered to help stood me up and deleted their account.
Quoting Anonymous:
Quoting Anonymous:
And it makess you feel big to brag about being high class and can buy your kids the world? Even bigger to make us little people that can't spend thousands on our kids feel like ultimate shit?
whoa.. divide 1500 by 4. I spent $300-$400 on each of my kids. That's not thousands on each of them.
I'm sorry you feel like shit, I really am. I hope you can find some help for your Christmas this year.
ETA - I would be willing to help, if you're willing to accept it.
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So far, about $1800. Mostly at Target and Best Buy. I'm not even close to done either. I don't use a budget at Christmas although I probably should!! lol