Are You Spending More Or Less This Holiday Season?

My aim is to spend as little as possible. I'll probably just bake away and give these goodies as gifts. I might have to buy something for people whom I know won't appreciate homemade stuff (must I know/be related to people like these, lol), but the budget would be stricter than ever. Times are hard, but trying to keep the holiday cheer, albeit in a more frugal way.

I'll be spending less.....way less. I am not sure what I'll be doing for everyone but it will be very simple for sure.

I will probably end up spending more money this year than I did last year since I was just finishing college and not employeed. I will however be spending as wisely as I can. I'll probably make some food type items for some people as those would be more appreciated than items that would just clutter up the house. I'll just continue to spend wisely and within a budget.

we are spending less this year on christmas because my hubby lost his job in august. i am making presents for a lot of people this year so it will be somewhat cheaper. also, i am recycling gifts and visiting thrift stores a lot more these days.

Well I am spending less this year, but it's not really due to the economy! I've just had some changes that have affected me, due to accrueing some extra expenses! There is one job that I do, that has been affected by the bad economy! I am in the music business, and there does seem to be a slow down of it, people are just not going out as much, and the clubs are not hiring bands right now! Luckily I have other jobs that bring me some income!

I dont know I LOST MY JOB SO HOPEFULLY I WILL BE ABLE TO HAVE ANOTHRT JOB BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS I HOPE TO GET EVERYONE NICE PRESENTS THIS YEAR BUT I DONT KNOW THT I CAN SPEND THE SAME AS LAST YEAR DUE TO THIS ECONOMY AND THAT IS JUST SAD:(bUT I WONT GIVE UP HOPING FOR ALL THE BETTER AND PRAY THAT THINGS TURN AROUND AND SOON.

Hi. Lucky for you that you are a creative person. Well I think I will be spending the same amount of money I spent last year on presents. The presents I mostly give are the wish list of the person that will receive so there will be no unwanted presents that way there is no waste of money as the giver and the receiver will both be happy.

Hi purplerose ,I like your idea for personalized gifts, that is very sweet and special! I will definitely make a budget for all the things I am going to buy this coming Holiday. I don't want to spend a lot for gifts. Since I already made list on what to buy and I already canvassed how much money to spend, I was able to know if I can save more or less this season. Because last year, I bought gifts/presents two days before Christmas, which is not a very good idea. I was not able to plan what to buy and which one will save me more money. Happy Lotting!