Comments on: Budget For Christmas

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 08:31:26 +0000

In reply to Deanna. Homemade decorations are the best! The fact that you were able to return to your childhood with thoughts of clay ornaments and strung popcorn demonstrates that they were more than just decorations. They are part of memorable holiday moments that stay with you always. That's what Christmas is all about.

By: Deanna

Deanna — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 16:27:08 +0000

I needed this as a reminder! Also, the part about making your decorations brought me back to my childhood where we made clay ornaments and decorated the tree with strung popcorn and cranberries. We didn’t have a ton of money but it was festive non the less.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:00:34 +0000

In reply to Cathy. Congratulations on finishing your shopping! That is impressive. I agree with you that the hardest part of the holiday season is the budget. It is hard because you obviously care about your family and want to shower them with gifts. Your wallet will thank you for the budget come January. :)

By: Cathy

Cathy — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 19:51:33 +0000

The hardest part of the holiday season is the budget. My family keeps growing every year. I start my shopping in September and I ask my family for their list at this time every year. They all know I start this early so they mostly cooperate. I actually have all my shopping done for this year except for the couple of people who always seem to wait until the last minute. Then all I have to get are the stocking stuffers, which always seem to be the hardest things to buy as they get older. This way I get to sit back and just enjoy the season. Thank you for the great ideas. I love this site. It has been so interesting, helpful, and fun to read.