How much do you spend for each of your children for Christmas? - Page 3 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

TammyJM · 12-04-2008, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Grayson's mom

lol I think your dh wants the Wii

I know I want one ahh someday....

That is exactly my thoughts on it....my hubby is the one that would use it the most, I'm sure.

bchgirl · 12-04-2008, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TammyJM

Oh my goodness...sooooo true!! Mine would be perfectly content to get new coloring books and crayons!

They honestly would be thrilled with that....but mine are only 3 and 5 so they would even have fun picking out toys at the dollar store.

It's my hubby that thinks they need the more expensive things. He wants to get them the Wii for Christmas and I think that's crazy for two toddlers. I have talked him down (LOL!) and he has agreed that we will stick with "regular" toddler aged toys this year.

Tammy

Oh Tammy....your children are at the wonderful age for Christmas. They so believe and it's so much fun.

PS Was hubby a very good boy this year? Maybe he needs to talk to Santa.

BamaFan121s · 12-04-2008, 06:50 AM

When it's all said and done this year we will probably end up having spent around 400-500 worth of goodies for the kiddo. Thankfully she is an only child!

(Now granted, $150 of that alone is what the trampoline she is getting from 'Santa.')

That does seem to be about the average price range for her for Christmas though.

tr_farmer · 12-04-2008, 06:50 AM

We usually don't spend $1000 on everyone that we buy for. But this year, each of our kids are getting Nintendo DS and some other stuff so that was a big chunk of money. And we still have to buy for quite a few more people. I would say normally we spend around $200 on each child.

chachi · 12-04-2008, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TammyJM

Oh my goodness...sooooo true!! Mine would be perfectly content to get new coloring books and crayons!

They honestly would be thrilled with that....but mine are only 3 and 5 so they would even have fun picking out toys at the dollar store.

It's my hubby that thinks they need the more expensive things. He wants to get them the Wii for Christmas and I think that's crazy for two toddlers. I have talked him down (LOL!) and he has agreed that we will stick with "regular" toddler aged toys this year.

Tammy

We got a Wii for my daughter for her 8th Birthday and she seemed the right age for it. Before that we bought her used xboxes. Now I buy her a new or used game or two for Christmas.

loveyorks · 12-04-2008, 06:53 AM

Wow I'm amazed at the amount of money being spent on Xmas gifts

- makes me feel like Scrooge

because I've never spent more than $75.00 on each of my kids when they were young, now that they are adults I've upped that amount to $100.00 each, and same amount for their respective spouses. G-kids each get $75.00. Everybody seems happy enough and enjoy what they get. I used to tell them to make their wish list according to the number of gifts they would like to receive (1 big one or lots of little ones) and they still do it today.

BamaFan121s · 12-04-2008, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

We got a Wii for my daughter for her 8th Birthday and she seemed the right age for it. Before that we bought her used xboxes. Now I buy her a new or used game or two for Christmas.

I love buying used games and I am so thankful that my daughter understands the concept that they are still just as good. She actually told us that she wanted gameboy and Wii games for Christmas but to "be sure and go to the store we always go to (the used game store) and get those because they don't cost as much and we can get more."

chachi · 12-04-2008, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

I love buying used games and I am so thankful that my daughter understands the concept that they are still just as good. She actually told us that she wanted gameboy and Wii games for Christmas but to "be sure and go to the store we always go to (the used game store) and get those because they don't cost as much and we can get more."

I wanted to get my daughter a gameboy for Christmas but My Husband felt we should buy her games for her Wii since she just got it in July and she really didnt have very many games for it. Im with you I love the used games thats primarily what I buy. I had to get her one new one because the game is pretty new it is the wii music.

princess chloe · 12-04-2008, 07:30 AM

I spend around 300.00 on each kid,I have 3. I bought my 10 yr old a x-box 360 that came with 4 games(black Friday sale) for 299.00. I feel awful that`he will only have 1 gift! It's what he wanted and he doesnt play with toys. I'm going to get him a few more things,,just to make me feel better!!

TatumsMom · 12-04-2008, 07:38 AM

You know, what I always thought was difficult was making sure each kid had the same number of gifts. That matters a little more when they are smaller. It's hard though unless you're giving them both the same thing. I would end up making a list of everything I'd bought for each and making sure they were equal. Now that they are older, they just have to realize that something they wanted was more expensive than the other kid's gifts and that the other one got more things.

kcook323 · 12-04-2008, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by chloesMama

because they are always appreciative of it and take care of their things.

That makes a HUGE difference. I have three kids ages 11, 8, and 5. We probably have spent a little over $100 a piece this year. I get so tired of buying them things and then they don't take care of things. It's almost "easy come, easy go" kind of attitude. It made it really easy to spend less this year. We did get Maximus as a family gift ($400), but if the truth be told, he was really my gift. lol My mom (I'm 36) always buys us a family gift, and then a small something for each of us. This year she bought us a Wii (I picked it up for her when I found one at Walmart). I started homeschooling the kids this year, so I thought it would be good exercise and a great reward system. Actually, between Maximus and my dh's Christmas (I'm surprising him with a banjo), he and I are quite the spoiled ones this year.

MindieRose · 12-04-2008, 08:38 AM

I found these facts interesting on this video:

YouTube - Advent Conspiracy Promo Video

wonderwoman41 · 12-04-2008, 09:13 AM

That was a great video. It really makes you think. When we donate every year, I always make sure that Caitlin is a part of it. I want her to learn to help others. I just spent over $800.00 to pay for my twin sister's bills. She is struggling really bad this year. I will also have to pay for her 2 children to have a Christmas which will be another $200.00. My daughter is learning that family is more important then getting new stuff. She still wants more stuff but we can't do it this year. Family comes first!!!!!

mstrooperwife · 12-04-2008, 09:23 AM

That video is awesome and has a wonderful message. If we all did that, imagine what this world would be like we live in. We're all spoiled to some extent. I think that's going to be my goal this year! thanks for showing

Yorkiekids · 12-04-2008, 09:25 AM

I spent about 1000 on my youngest daughter, because she's in college, and needed a computer.

12-04-2008, 06:53 AM	#36
loveyorks YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Montreal, Qc Posts: 428	Wow I'm amazed at the amount of money being spent on Xmas gifts - makes me feel like Scrooge because I've never spent more than $75.00 on each of my kids when they were young, now that they are adults I've upped that amount to $100.00 each, and same amount for their respective spouses. G-kids each get $75.00. Everybody seems happy enough and enjoy what they get. I used to tell them to make their wish list according to the number of gifts they would like to receive (1 big one or lots of little ones) and they still do it today. __________________ LoveYorks (Aggie) slave to; Chewy Choupette Tucson Sunny

12-04-2008, 07:30 AM	#39
princess chloe Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: gibsonburg,ohio Posts: 121	I spend around 300.00 on each kid,I have 3. I bought my 10 yr old a x-box 360 that came with 4 games(black Friday sale) for 299.00. I feel awful that`he will only have 1 gift! It's what he wanted and he doesnt play with toys. I'm going to get him a few more things,,just to make me feel better!! __________________ princess chloe

12-04-2008, 07:38 AM	#40
TatumsMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TX Posts: 2,799	You know, what I always thought was difficult was making sure each kid had the same number of gifts. That matters a little more when they are smaller. It's hard though unless you're giving them both the same thing. I would end up making a list of everything I'd bought for each and making sure they were equal. Now that they are older, they just have to realize that something they wanted was more expensive than the other kid's gifts and that the other one got more things. __________________ ~ Angie

12-04-2008, 09:23 AM	#44
mstrooperwife Donating YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 466 Blog Entries: 1	That video is awesome and has a wonderful message. If we all did that, imagine what this world would be like we live in. We're all spoiled to some extent. I think that's going to be my goal this year! thanks for showing __________________ I Lve My Sweet Tyke I can do all things through Christ who stengthens me. Phil.4:13

12-04-2008, 09:25 AM	#45
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	I spent about 1000 on my youngest daughter, because she's in college, and needed a computer. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

12-04-2008, 06:50 AM	#33
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	When it's all said and done this year we will probably end up having spent around 400-500 worth of goodies for the kiddo. Thankfully she is an only child! (Now granted, $150 of that alone is what the trampoline she is getting from 'Santa.') That does seem to be about the average price range for her for Christmas though.

12-04-2008, 06:50 AM	#34
tr_farmer Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 58 Blog Entries: 3	We usually don't spend $1000 on everyone that we buy for. But this year, each of our kids are getting Nintendo DS and some other stuff so that was a big chunk of money. And we still have to buy for quite a few more people. I would say normally we spend around $200 on each child.

12-04-2008, 09:13 AM	#43
wonderwoman41 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Owensboro, KY Posts: 130 Blog Entries: 1	That was a great video. It really makes you think. When we donate every year, I always make sure that Caitlin is a part of it. I want her to learn to help others. I just spent over $800.00 to pay for my twin sister's bills. She is struggling really bad this year. I will also have to pay for her 2 children to have a Christmas which will be another $200.00. My daughter is learning that family is more important then getting new stuff. She still wants more stuff but we can't do it this year. Family comes first!!!!!