Usually we lay low during the season and end up only buying a couple of presents.
It seems we were invited to a bunch of gatherings this year, and had to buy some stuff. I cringe looking at my bank statement…
So… How much did people spend on Xmas stuff for other people?
A. $0 - $100 “Bah Humbug, need to save for Spring Mods yO!”
B. $101 - $250 “Tis the Season…”
C. $251 - $500 Generous (and/or foolish)
D. $501 - $1000 Time to cool down that CC
E. $1001 and up No Spring Mods FTL
Wayne and I did most of our shopping online at Amazon.com on Thanksgiving night and saved a boat load of money this year, and I did the rest of the shopping on Black Friday and got some sweet deals, I think we came in the “B” category. Usually we are C or D.
D on the verge of E…minus the no money for mods haha. Plenty for everything and more. I just remind myself at the beginning of November to cut back so I don’t fuck myself when Christmas comes around.
GF: Coach purse, VS gift card, cd/dvd/vid game, and technically a cruise. ($300 w/o cruise, $1400 with.)
Mom: Snow tires. ($450+)
Brothers: $150 total
Brothers gf’s: $100 total
Random: $200 or so
Last year I got the whole family a cruise, then told them that I’ll never get them another gift in their life time.
I know my mom’s going to be extremely pissed about getting tires too.
I know she wanted a bigger TV for the living room, but there was no way I was spending that much on her. So, because I am me, I’m putting the tires in the box my 55" Samsung came in and wrapping it and giving it to her.