I really try to stick to a budget when it comes to birthdays and holidays, but I wondered if others found it hard to stay within a budget when it came this time of year.
Do you stick to a budget when it comes to holiday shopping or do you tend to go overboard?
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Of course it's hard to stick to a budget! I have waaaaay too many people to shop for because I have a huge family. And when it comes to buying a present for my boyfriend, I always want to get him something really really cool. And often expensive. I think I'll try to do some homemade gifts this year. Thank God I'm a good knitter.
12/05/2011
I always go overboard! :S
12/05/2011
Can never stick to budget. It doesn't help that I have family that all tend to say "I don't need anything", leading to finding something that is more flash than persoanlly valued. Meh, I blame others lol
12/05/2011
Unfortunately, I can't afford to buy presents for anyone.
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I have a hard time sticking to the budget but my Master is pretty good with making sure I don't spend too much money for the holidays or birthdays.
Originally posted by
unfulfilled
I really try to stick to a budget when it comes to birthdays and holidays, but I wondered if others found it hard to stay within a budget when it came this time of year.
12/05/2011
Always go overboard. :/
12/05/2011
Yes, I always stick to a budget. Sometimes I'll make the budget pretty flexible, but I don't spend more than what is affordable regardless. I also comparison shop a lot and always try to find the very best deal possible. My man and I call it "mini-maxing". lol (Old gaming term. )
12/05/2011
I never set a budge and consequently, always go overboard. But just for my kids...
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Same here. Even when I try to stick with a budget, it just doesn't happen.
Originally posted by
froggiemoma
I always go overboard! :S
12/05/2011
being a recent university graduate, unemployed, and in a ridic amount of debt, i have a strict budget - i can't afford to go overboard, and everyone in my life knows that and are very appreciative of whatever i can give them
12/05/2011
Normally I have a plan for shopping. But once I go out and see items that need to be bought. That is when i go overboard. Wish me luck when I head out tomorrow! *lol*
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I always plan ahead!
Originally posted by
unfulfilled
I really try to stick to a budget when it comes to birthdays and holidays, but I wondered if others found it hard to stay within a budget when it came this time of year.
12/05/2011
I usually have a figure in mind but it's open to negotiation all the way through lol Budgets are a lil harder now so I'm more on target this year then I expected.
12/05/2011
If I find something that we need or she wants, and it is on sale for a good price; I will go over budget and purchase it. But other wise I stick to a budget.
12/05/2011
If I don't stick to a budget, the bills don't get paid this month so yeah, everyone is going to have to appreciate their relatively cheap gifts this year.
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