CP: How much will you spend on LO for Christmas?

Mason&Mama · November 2012

How much will you spend on LO for Christmas?[Poll]

Timshel17 · November 2012

I chose one to one hundred. We don't have anything planned yet though, so who knows. Usually we let others buy the toys for her and we may buy one or two small ones, some books, and maybe some sort of clothing.

Edited because mobile bump made one to one hundred look like 1100, which is definitely not what I meant!

Mamapoo · November 2012

I was thinking of getting 1 "big" gift that's $50 max, and then a couple cars and things. Under $100 for sure.

Mason&Mama · November 2012

The play kitchen that I assume will be used for years (by both kids) cost about $150 after taxes. I decided to go for a good quality wooden one that would withstand some abuse. I also got a good deal on Fisher Price Zoo, Farm, and Wheelies Ramp for $90. I will save at least one of those for the spring. Throw in some stocking stuffers (most expensive thing will be a new personalized ornament as part of tradition), Christmas outfit, and Christmas PJs, and I will hit $300 easily. I do not spend a lot of money throughout the year, so I don't feel too guilty. I never buy him clothes because we have so many hand-me-downs, so I like to be able to get him something new for holidays. It's not the best timing with unpaid maternity leave hitting at the same time as the holidays, but at least I started early so the money is already mostly spent.

AmandaP678 · November 2012

300 give or take for Nick far more for Timmy. At some point I will level out and spend the same with the same number of gifts for both

12bailey18 · November 2012

We never go 'crazy' for Christmas, specifically because they have grandparents out of state that love to go all out for them. We usually buy one or two things for them. Christmas outfits, for church and pictures, we buy on consignment. I haven't started the pajama tradition yet but I think I might when they're older, I think it's cute. I do include DS's 'big' birthday gift into the Christmas budget since his birthday is January 10th. We are getting him a trike, which is $70. Other than that we stay pretty frugal during the holiday season.

dairygirl19 · November 2012

I checked the 100-200 box.

I bought her a ton of stuff. But honestly, the kid needs some age appropriate play things. She really doesn't have a lot that's not miss matched handme downs or stuffed animals. She's outgrowing a lot of her electronic toys too.

However, I know she'll get all the plasticy light up stuff from everyone else (Which is fine) so H and I went more crafty.

Melissa and Doug puzzles/blocks/musical instrument set. Paint/art supplies.

A Mr. Potato Head.

Smaller stocking stuffers (tractors, a spinbrush).

So I really did get a lot fo quality stuff for my money and really tried to think about what we needed/she would like rather than just buying all the cute stuff.

We're also saving money for a nice playset for spring.

pettycrocker · November 2012

I am freaking embarrassed to check the 3-5 box. I went full on stupid with the gifts.

I got so much sh.t I started giving her gifts early, because the pile was so effing ridiculous. I've been buying things since early Oct, and just never stopped. I keep seeing posts on here about toys and I'm like "Oh she would love that" and you know, amazon is so convenient, etc.

Just ugh.

AmandaP678 · November 2012

Mrs Castillo:
I am freaking embarrassed to check the 3-5 box. I went full on stupid with the gifts.
I got so much sh.t I started giving her gifts early, because the pile was so effing ridiculous. I've been buying things since early Oct, and just never stopped. I keep seeing posts on here about toys and I'm like "Oh she would love that" and you know, amazon is so convenient, etc.
Just ugh.

Only gets worse too

Mason&Mama · November 2012

I have to add that my family doesn't really go crazy with gifts, so what I buy is what he gets. From friends and family, he got a few outfits as gifts last Christmas and one toy.

Amitchell0626 · November 2012

I checked 1-$100. We don't do a whole lot for Christmas, or any holiday, birthday, anniversary. I got her 2 M&D toys, a tote and go laptop today which was on sale for $14 wooo! I'm making her a chalk board mat, getting a few little stocking things, and I might get some clothes if she's needing some around that time.

Saltina11 · November 2012

Keeping it simple, with the want/need wear/read idea. Jammies, toy kitchen, Xmas story book, winter coat... DONE. She's only 1. She won't remember.

swimiz500 · November 2012

Probably right around 100.

Mason&Mama · November 2012

What happened to all of the talk of play kitchens and cute Christmas outfits that has been going on (here and FB group)? I know that some of you are spending more than $100 .... I see the Christmas dresses and Pjs and kitchens and dolls and Little People and other things that you have been posting.

swimiz500 · November 2012

Mason&Mama:
What happened to all of the talk of play kitchens and cute Christmas outfits that has been going on (here and FB group)? I know that some of you are spending more than $100 .... I see the Christmas dresses and Pjs and kitchens and dolls and Little People and other things that you have been posting.

My parents bought Lena's play kitchen!

BlueJewelM · November 2012

1 to 100. I think this is the last year we have where DS won't "know" what Christmas is. So we aren't planning to buy much. He will get lots if gifts from his grandparents though.

Mason&Mama · November 2012

swimiz500:
Mason&Mama:
What happened to all of the talk of play kitchens and cute Christmas outfits that has been going on (here and FB group)? I know that some of you are spending more than $100 .... I see the Christmas dresses and Pjs and kitchens and dolls and Little People and other things that you have been posting.
My parents bought Lena's play kitchen!

Ok. I was beginning to feel silly for spending so much. But I knew that our whole FB group seemed to be buying kitchens so the $100 thing seemed low if you included those. If I take out my kitchen, I am down to about $150 including clothes so I feel more normal now. Lol. I will consider the kitchen the gift that family would have bought if family actually shopped for my little nugget.

AmandaP678 · November 2012

Mason&Mama:
swimiz500:
Mason&Mama:
What happened to all of the talk of play kitchens and cute Christmas outfits that has been going on (here and FB group)? I know that some of you are spending more than $100 .... I see the Christmas dresses and Pjs and kitchens and dolls and Little People and other things that you have been posting.
My parents bought Lena's play kitchen!
Ok. I was beginning to feel silly for spending so much. But I knew that our whole FB group seemed to be buying kitchens so the $100 thing seemed low if you included those. If I take out my kitchen, I am down to about $150 including clothes so I feel more normal now. Lol. I will consider the kitchen the gift that family would have bought if family actually shopped for my little nugget.

We already have all that crap and I've already spent well over 300

tawillers · November 2012

We don't really set a budget on what we spend on the kids. We shop around and get pretty good deals and the kids are at weird ages to where it's hard to keep things even.

When it's all said and done, we probably average 250-300 per kid. 11yo Son is getting a kindle as his santa gift, so he'll probably end up with more spent on him, since the girls' big gifts were each less than $100 thanks to excellent sales.

But we go crazy for xmas and we always have. We end up with presents under the tree, around the tree, across the room from the tree and down the hall from the tree.

Also, we buy things throughout the year when we see good sales and clearances and I never keep track of what I've gotten/spent. I try to keep it organized in a list but I either lose the list or just don't update it, so I'm always going "Oh yeah! I remember buying this!" when it comes time to wrap presents.

katiewhompus · November 2012

A little over $100. A lot of that is need items though, like utensils, socks, jammies, etc.

jlsimon56 · November 2012

I got LO's Anywhere Chair from PBK yesterday but I waited until I had a coupon and I also used a GC that I'd won, so it ended up costing $40. We also got her a little stuffed Grover for $12, some wooden play food for $15, and we'll do some stocking things. I also like the PJs tradition but she has some cute hand-me-down Christmas PJs in her drawer that would work just fine. So I'm at $67 so far, plus stockings will put me right around $100 probably.

LO is getting the FP zoo and every accessory from my ILs. She got her Ikea kitchen for her bday.

swimiz500 · November 2012

Mason&Mama:
swimiz500:
Mason&Mama:
What happened to all of the talk of play kitchens and cute Christmas outfits that has been going on (here and FB group)? I know that some of you are spending more than $100 .... I see the Christmas dresses and Pjs and kitchens and dolls and Little People and other things that you have been posting.
My parents bought Lena's play kitchen!
Ok. I was beginning to feel silly for spending so much. But I knew that our whole FB group seemed to be buying kitchens so the $100 thing seemed low if you included those. If I take out my kitchen, I am down to about $150 including clothes so I feel more normal now. Lol. I will consider the kitchen the gift that family would have bought if family actually shopped for my little nugget.

No, we are just very lucky that my parents wanted to buy it for her. And probably at least $300 worth of other stuff. They do a really good job of spoiling her, so we don't have to buy as much.

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