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    4. Christmas Spending 2012: More or Less than 2011 ?
    Christmas Spending 2012: More or Less than 2011 ?

    Will you cut back from last year's purchases or do your part to stimulate the economy?

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    +7  Views: 981 Answers: 7 Posted: 11 years ago
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      I'm unemployed and broke.  I'm spending a little bit more than last year- there are a couple of very special friends that have been angels to me- I can't afford much but I got them each a little something. 

      11 years ago. Rating: 5
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        digger

        Sorry to hear that. What does your crystal ball tell you about outlook 2013 ?
        commented 11 years ago
        doolittle

        That maybe, just maybe, I'll finally be divorced and maybe, just maybe they'll figure out what's wrong, fix me up, and get me back to work! I am a hopeful person...but over the past few years I have had my hopes dashed 1 too many times..thus the maybe just maybe statement!
        commented 11 years ago
        digger

        Lucky '13. YOU'LL see.
        commented 11 years ago

        I'll spend about the same. I was cheap last year and it worked, so why change?

        11 years ago. Rating: 12
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          digger

          You deserve all the cubic zirconia you get this Christmas.
          commented 11 years ago
          Ducky

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          Nobody will spend THAT MUCH money on me!
          commented 11 years ago
          millie111

          Nice one Ducky!...I so agree!Xx
          commented 11 years ago
          sunnyB

          You can even dress cheap these days, and look rich .
          commented 11 years ago
          Ducky

          Moderator
          Thrift shops are great. I love it when someone says, "Oh what a beautiful sweater" and I paid $6.00 for it!
          commented 11 years ago
          sunnyB

          Yes too true Ducky, some of us know how to look good in anything. lol
          commented 11 years ago
          Ducky

          Moderator
          It's attitude...all attitude! LOL!!
          commented 11 years ago

          I am so hurtin' broke that I am no longer Santa Claus...sorry kids...your letters of apology and pieces of coal will be in your stockings...for those of you who can't afford stockings...well, I'll just leave yours on your doorstep...if you have one, in which case if you do not....I'll leave the stuff out by the tent and lacking that...it'll be in my shopping cart full of junk...yet, I digress...oy!

          11 years ago. Rating: 12
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            I'm spending less , just can't do expensive anymore.

            11 years ago. Rating: 12
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              Ducky

              Moderator
              Many don't appreciate "expensive" anyway!
              commented 11 years ago
              millie111

              Too many of us get stressed out by thinking they have to spend..spend..spend at Christmas...and many run into debts in the N.year!...Is it worth all that stress?..Is that the true meaning of Christmas?!...I think not!;-)...spend within your budget and not a penny..or should that be dime/cent more!;-)
              commented 11 years ago
              Ducky

              Moderator
              If you are going into debt to buy gifts, it's probably due to financial struggles in the first place. Friends should understand that. Like I've said before, many do not appreciate what you give them anyway. You could hand them the moon and still not hear a thank you.
              commented 11 years ago

              I bought and mailed cards (to those I have addresses for) and bought for my housemate.....Last year and the years before, I didn't even do cards............

              11 years ago. Rating: 10
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                digger

                I guess you're bucking the trend out there by spending more than last year.
                commented 11 years ago

                Less is more.  I am making presents again this year.  I am re-using, re-purposing, adding flair and love. It has been bothering me how out of control Christmas has become.

                11 years ago. Rating: 8
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                  digger

                  What do you re-use?
                  commented 11 years ago
                  FISH-O

                  I make my wrapping out of bits and pieces of other paper such as Jos paper, card stock, crafting paper and cool bits and pieces of wrapping paper. I save cards and re-purpose them. I take apart ornaments and re-purpose those. I make landfill look good!! :D

                  *I must say that in order to make these items look good I have to spend a lot of money on art supplies. (Does that part count?)
                  commented 11 years ago

                  Far less cash, but at least as much love.  
                  I did get two sons and the "daughter-in-law" cell phone service for 2 years on my plan....about $70/month combined.  She threw it back in my face, so I'm done with giving her anything except the answer to what time it is.
                  I understand my youngest may need cell phone service.  I'm hoping he will accept the additional "gift"; if not, I'll use the service to put a line in my home.
                  Next year will be way less. No doubt about it.   

                  11 years ago. Rating: 5
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                    digger

                    I bet you can't wait to be invited to your D.I.L.'s for turkey dinner next Thanksgiving.
                    commented 11 years ago
                    Bob/PKB

                    She pushed my last button. I care about her, but she is one very stupid woman. Mother of my grandchildren, so must be civil. If she ever cooks a Thanksgiving meal, I'll be a monkey's uncle.
                    commented 11 years ago


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