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 | |
