Christmas shopping - how to prepare a budget?

[mildred_mouse]

Have you ever set a holiday shopping budget? Shame upon me, but I've never done that. My secret is to buy gifts and decorations EARLY!!! Anyway, I decided to look for some holiday budget tips.
I like the following tips:

• Write down the names of everyone on your mental Christmas/holiday list.
  
• Decide how much money you can afford to spend. ( I always

Comments

[bigcity_life]

I adore X-mas!

[mildred_mouse]

Me toooooo!

Today is a gift, that's why they call it the present.

[knaw]

When buying presents, I have a rule not to buy CDs, DVDs or gift vouchers.

This forces me to use my imagination around birthdays and Christmas.

Re: Today is a gift, that's why they call it the present.

[mildred_mouse]

Wow! Gavin, I really admire your creativity!!!