Now that Christmastime is near, it's time to start shopping for gifts. This year, I finally have my own money to buy presents for my family, so it's a great feeling. Now that I have money, though, I noticed I've been going overboard on my spending. How much is really too much?
I have a family and a boyfriend as well. Of course, I wanna do absolutely everything in my power to make sure they have the most wonderful holiday possible. Although presents can't buy happiness, many of us seem to equate happiness with "things" and "stuff". And now a days, the amount of stuff you get for Christmas, seems to depict what kind of holiday you have.
So my question is, how to I ensure my family has a wonderful Christmas without going overboard on my spending? I know that everything that I get for my family they will love, but I since I can finally buy with my own money, I'd really like to make it something special.
I am no where near done shopping for my gifts, but I already seem to be going over board with my spending. Any suggestions? HELP!
I have been trying to convince my family for years to contribute to my childrens college savings accounts in leiu of cheap toys that will end up in the garbage.
ReplyDeleteI used to buy things for friends and family but I ran out of money really fast overtime so I have reduced the amount of gifts I give out. Its sad but I don't think gifts make better relationships with people. It the thought that matters? To some its not. Lol. Do you think your boyfriend would be angry if you just told him that you weren't giving him a gift? Lol
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