xmas

[mollymandy]

how can we keep costs down have four kids 19 18 14 11 any money saving ideas would be a great help .. what have you done ?

[B00]

I know you probably meant money aving ideas for presents for your children, but I found this- it might be of help?

http://www.betterbudgeting.com/articles/holida ys/saveatchristmas.htm

[devilwoman]

one man gave his son an empty shoe box and told him it was an action man deserter

[Scarlett]

Well, shopping at Argos helps, as does searching online for specific things they may have asked for.
My parents always told us that they wouild spend �20 on us for Xmas and we could have what we wanted so long as we didn't go over budget. Tight? Yes. But we always had other stuff from Grandparents. If you were really hard up you could do that.
But maybe you could start saving now? Put aside as much money as you can each week. Be really careful about not buying anything you don't need from now on. Don't buy the kids any toys etc from now until Xmas- that will make it all the more exciting when they do get what they want!
Also, if you have to, buy their presents on a 0% credit card so at least you are not paying any interest on it.

[kimbro44]

Hi ive recently bought 3 presents from Ebay. They are all new in there packaging and ive got all of them half price so far. You do have to check as with some items once the Postage charge has been added its no cheaper but you might get a couple of things your kids want at a cheaper price which all helps in the long run !!!

[imajenarry]

start buying early.just keep eye out for bargains everytime you go shopping from now on and pressies will soon build up. also it helps to spread out the cost.

[Loosehead]

If you convert to Johova's wiitnesses then celebrating Xmas and Birthdays are banned, save a fortune!

[wizard69]

buy them a pack of batteries (toy not included)