Introducing...My Gift List
Every year I hunt down presents for my family and friends, usually at the last minute without any thought to the total debt I am accumulating. But writing the Bargain Hunter blog has got me thinking. Shouldn't I be able to rein in my spending while still giving thoughtful gifts? My Gift List is this experiment in action. Below I listed everyone I am buying a present for - no peeking guys - and my starting budget: $400. When I buy a gift I'll subtract the cost, including ones for myself! (So hard to avoid.)
I hope my list will give you ideas and I hope you will share your best ideas with me. I sure could use 'em!
| A little something for... | Still hunting? |
| The family pool | No |
| Hubby | No |
| Three nephews | No |
| Mother-in-law | No |
| Bro and sis in-law | No |
| 2 nieces/3 nephews | No |
| Rachelle | No |
| Amy & Jake | No |
| Merlin & Barbara | No |
| Maggie & Kieth | No |
| Alex | No |
| Neighbors | No |
| My father | No |
| The Purse Strings | |
| My fat wallet started with: $400 | |
| Scarf for Rachelle, -$27 | |
| Reindeer sleeper for Maggie's baby, -$14 | |
| Video game, kids toys, mag subscription, Home Depot gift card for in-laws , -$128 | |
| Hubby shops for his Mom!, -$0 | |
| Check for my Sis, -$75 | |
| Swords, dinosaurs, and books for the little boys, -$37 | |
| Bridge calendar for Dad, -$25 | |
| Travel Boggle for Amy and Jake, -$25 | |
| Homemade cookies for the neighbors, -$0 | |
| E-card for Babs and Merlin, -$0 | |
| Card with note for Alex, -$0 | |
| Keychain, BVDs, calendar and cooking class for Hubby, -$129.50 | |
| Moolah left: -$60.50 | |
| Gifts purchased: 12 | |
| Number of people left to buy for: 0 | |
About The Bargain Hunter
Daily News staff writer Julia Scott loves to find bargains on everything from groceries to Gucci. Her tips will help keep your hard earned cash where it belongs - in your pocket.
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