s/o how much do you spend on your kid(s) for christmas?

[Nicole]

because i am looking at that other post and some of you guys are dropping serious cash.


I spend $200 on gifts for her and then $20 to $40 on stocking stuffers. 

[eb777888]

Very similar to what you spend and I feel like that's a lot, lol.

[Nicole]

and that budget probably puts 5 or 6 gifts under the tree for her.

[jenny1223]

DS gets plenty of gifts from grandparents and other family, plus his birthday is in January. I've been aiming for about $150 total for him (he's almost 3).

[stellas]

Maybe $150 per kid? It depends. I don't worry about keeping the $ spent even. I worry more about present count equality.

[sharknado]

$45 per child

[eb777888]

Nov 21, 2014 17:42:23 GMT -5 Nicole said:

and that budget probably puts 5 or 6 gifts under the tree for her.

And I think that's plenty? The only expensive things David wants are Legos so he gets one big set and several little sets. The books he reads are like $3 or $4 each. 

I know when we start buying electronics we'll spend more but I'm putting that off as long as possible.

[lilybug]

In past Christmases it's been less than $100 per kid. They get so much from family, I didn't feel the need to buy much.

I'm spending about $200 on Declan this year and having palpitations about it. I feel like you get what you pay for with electronics, though.

[shell24]

Too much. But they don't get toys (other than Legos or maybe something really small) throughout the year so I tend to go a little crazier at Christmas. Also, the grandparents don't go that crazy-they tend to give $$, so it's not like it's being made up elsewhere.

Birthdays are just one gift from us.

[papie]

It varies so much year to year.  Normally about 200, but sometimes double that if there is something big they really want. 

It's funny, my mom thinks we are crazy, because they only bought us one gift each growing up, no stockings.  DH was raised in Christmas madness house.  We are aiming for a middle ground, lol

[Deleted]

Zero dollars, I get to spend all the money on MEEEEEE!

[luckyval]

$200ish

Last year it wasn't as much because I got a ridiculous deal on his big gift.

This year it will be closer to $300

[nonsensetomfoolery]

Nov 21, 2014 18:09:46 GMT -5 kevin arnold said:

Whatever your answers are, please be sure to add $39.95 for a remote control inflatable shark.

</div>I bought this for my nephew from a kite shop on Fisherman's Wharf. He loved it. He is also in college. 

[sandyapples]

I spent about $450 total for both girls including stocking stuffers. This is the first year I spent a lot. I like buying them presents. I don't buy them toys throughout the year and didn't buy them toys for there (recent) birthdays.

[noodleskooze]

I think I've probably gotten him about $100 worth of stuff. I expect (dread) an increase as he gets older.

[adhdfashion]

I refuse to tally it up. I love CHRISTMAS.

[jsillyfun]

About 200 including stocking stuffers plus she gets obscene amounts of gifts from both sets of grandparents since she's the only grandchild on both sides

[jreeds]

Maybe $150 per kid? Plus stockings. Our families are huge and they get gifts from grandparents, aunts, uncles...

[SpartanGirl]

It varies from year to year. For the 2 younger kids we try to stay around $100. The older kids we spend more because their stuff just costs more. We're spending about $250 on the 2 older kids, mostly on Legos and Kindle Fires.

[hausmaus]

Usually $100 per kid. It's about $50 this year, due to a super tight budget. They're both asking for a Playmobil castle so I've been on Ebay like crazy trying to find one we can afford. I love Christmas, but am feeling the pressure this year. DS is 6, so I feel like the magic of Santa is almost over with him and want to make it memorable!

[Deleted]

I'm aiming for $200 to $250 this year, DS is 7. He has one "large" gift that will run me about $120 this year. When DS was 1,2,3 and 4 I spent around $50-$75, last year it was upped to $150.00.

We really try to limit what we do get him additionally our families at this point still send gifts so he really does make out in the end.

[pagas]

It totally depends. Last year we spent $262. This year she wants the American Girl Ice Cream shop...$300. UGH.

[katfco]

We usually try to spend no more than 100 per child. Stocking stuffers are closer to 30 total.

[pantsparty]

Nov 21, 2014 18:10:06 GMT -5 farmvillelover said:

I bought some books recently and will wrap some for Christmas. That was about $20.
I really think we’ll spend under $100 for him including books, socks and underwear. Oh and an ornament.

Make sure you are recording when he opens these gifts so you can capture his reaction.

[8675309]

Nov 21, 2014 18:09:46 GMT -5 kevin arnold said:

Whatever your answers are, please be sure to add $39.95 for a remote control inflatable shark.

FYI Shark Buyers Amazon has this for $24. Also, you have to fill it up with helium yourself at a party store. I was just about to buy this thing until I read that part. What a PITA.

[8675309]

Nov 21, 2014 18:54:56 GMT -5 pantsparty said:

Nov 21, 2014 18:10:06 GMT -5 farmvillelover said:

I bought some books recently and will wrap some for Christmas. That was about $20.
I really think we’ll spend under $100 for him including books, socks and underwear. Oh and an ornament.

Make sure you are recording when he opens these gifts so you can capture his reaction.

I was thinking the exact same thing! WHAT THE F FARMER!? Get your kid a toy or somethin! booooooorrrrrriiiiiiiiing.

[cinco]

125-150/ kid.

[pantsparty]

Nov 21, 2014 18:56:30 GMT -5 8675309 said:

Nov 21, 2014 18:09:46 GMT -5 kevin arnold said:

Whatever your answers are, please be sure to add $39.95 for a remote control inflatable shark.

FYI Shark Buyers Amazon has this for $24. Also, you have to fill it up with helium yourself at a party store. I was just about to buy this thing until I read that part. What a PITA.

Ugh, that sucks. But now it makes more sense as to why it floats. (idea) Kind of expensive for a balloon!

[mrsjuleshs]

I usually spend an insane amount like at least $500. This year it will be about $150. Her big gift was $65 and a shirt and then just stocking stuffers. She decided she doesn't really want presents this year because "she's already spoiled enough". Not sure who this kid is but I was floored in a good way. Works for me and her logic, that much extra to put away towards a car for her this summer.

[eb777888]

It definitely costs more as he gets older. His first Christmas we got him nothing (my mom send a bunch of gifts so we put those under the tree. He was six weeks old, we were in survival mode, lol), the second we wrapped boxes of diapers and wipes and he had the most fun unwrapping it, the third I think we spent $50. As he gets older he definitely has specific wants AND it's just more fun as they get older and really get excited = spending way more money.