Evie
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It's not the amount of money that you spend that counts but spending time together as a family and making happy memories and keeping to traditions that they will remember into their adult lives when the craved for presents that were brought will be long forgotten.
It is a magic time for children and it is also important to teach them what the celebrations are truly all about.
Be happy and have a wonderful time. |
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JillPinky
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Just spend what you can comfortably afford. I don't think there should be a maximum or minimum. Happy Christmas. |
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VeryQueasy
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I do not have kids yet but from experience I would say it's very touchy and unfortuneatly once you go big one year, expectations start to accumulate every year. I know this from experience with my parents. I feel bad for them because it seems like they are stuck buying expensive gifts because they don't want to drop the ball when it comes to excitment for their kids. I would say once they reach the teenage years cool down a little bit because around the age of 15-18 tastes start to change and GI-JOES and Barbies just don't do it anymore. I know from experience! Hope this helps! |
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julie t
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what ever you can afford |
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Reyes&Ricky
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it all depends on how many kids you have. I don t have kids but i would say some people spend a lot more then others. Just remember u still have to feed your kids so dont spend too much. |
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mummy to thomas n summer
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i have bought my 11 month all his presents from charity shops i have spent about £20 and he has a lot of nice things and i havn't got myself into debt and i have helped someone less fortunate than myself
you dont have to spend alot to get alot |
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brunelscooby
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depends on what your personal circumstances are but remember the true meaningof x,mas!!!!!! |
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Call Me Babs
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I used to spend about $500.00-$700.00 per child. I bought year round, wrapped the stuff and boxed it. Then in July, I'd go and lay away a whole bunch of stuff. By the time Thanksgiving came around, I was done with my Christmas shopping and by the time Christmas came along, I sometimes forgot what all I bought them. I was just as surprised as they were when they opened their gifts.
As they grew older, their tastes changed and things they were interested in got to be more expensive. These days, I buy some small stuff and give 'em cash. |
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Monet
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enough, not going to say |
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♥fluffykins_69♥
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as much as you can really afford to |
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Angel
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That depends on your budget and how much you think they should have... |
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bex_31
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i try to get 1 present theyve asked for then get lots of little bits, spread the cost out through the year and its not so bad |
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LVTHEPLUMBER
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As much as u can aford kids r the reason for the season! :) |
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nsupanda82
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We've spent around $300 for each of our two kids. |
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COCHYN
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It depends how much you can afford. It's what you do for them all year round that counts, not what yuo buy them. You could get some nice presents for £100, but I know some people sho spend a lot more. |
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Fairy Princess Lady
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Depends on your income and thier age. When thy're small, you can get away with not spending a lot. |
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The Fat Controller
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to be blunt only what you can afford |
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Madame M
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No, averages are really stupid. What you need to do is decide what is appropriate for your family, and STICK TO IT. Money doesn't mean a great Christmas gift -- what makes a great Christmas gift is that it is thoughtful, and fun for the child. So, a hand-crocheted hat just like her best-friend's storebought one would make a really great gift, but doesn't cost a lot of money.
Some families can't afford to spend a lot of money. And, a lot of people throw money and gifts at the kids, and the kids get totally overwhelmed and don't know what to do -- they wind up playing with the cardboard boxes!
I'd say, don't go overboard at Christmas. Save some of that money, and get your kids smaller things all through the year! And get something that jump-starts their imaginations, and that help produce skills and hobbies they can enjoy all their lives. It can be a tambourine that cost $10, or it can be a $5000 piano. It can be a "how to draw kittens" workbook, or a full paint set with easel and private lessons thrown in. Just depends on what you have, and what you think is important. |
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mormontinkerbell
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&999999999999999999999999999999999999999... |
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thecoldvoiceofreason
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No more than £2.50, however much you waste on the ungratefull spawn they'll still hate you later becuase you wont let them stay out all night - cos me mate is n' that. |
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nelson_devon
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About $20 unless you are doing something together as a family. If you go on a family ski vacation it will cost more, but be money well spent. |
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miss mazie
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You shouldn't put a price on their happiness . Spend what it takes to gladden their hearts . |
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Bluefurball
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about ten minutes |
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Snowth
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Nothing. Make them work for it.
Bah humbug. |
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