Tall Midget wrote:
My mom used to give me soap, sweat socks, and underwear as Christmas presents.
Joy to the world!
Joy to the world!
No wonder you're ready for the revolution.
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 10:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
On average over the years |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 10:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
We were around $50 last year and we're at about $75 this year, but toddler toys and clothes is a lot different than what MANY parents have to buy. |
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| Author: | Hatchetman [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 10:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
We don't spend that much, maybe $100 but that includes practical things we would have had to buy them anyway. |
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| Author: | pittmike [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 10:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
I try to keep it to $150 but it gets closer to $200 a lot. As they are older things that interest them cost more would be the main reason. |
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| Author: | Terry's Peeps [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 10:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
Between $100 and $150. Usually 5 or 6 things per kid. |
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| Author: | Beardown [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 10:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
This is one of the benefits of white women hating me. I don't have to worry about this. |
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| Author: | Tall Midget [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 11:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
My mom used to give me soap, sweat socks, and underwear as Christmas presents. Joy to the world! |
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| Author: | Hatchetman [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 11:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
Tall Midget wrote: My mom used to give me soap, sweat socks, and underwear as Christmas presents. Joy to the world! No wonder you're ready for the revolution.
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| Author: | SpiralStairs [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 11:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
$420 on one, $69 on the other. |
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| Author: | Jaw Breaker [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 11:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
$300 |
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| Author: | BigW72 [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 11:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
I just want to be the first to throw in the usual "I'm sorry you're poor" comment. |
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| Author: | Rod [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 11:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
Tall Midget wrote: My mom used to give me soap, sweat socks, and underwear as Christmas presents. Joy to the world! When we were little kids, my sister and I would tear off the wrapping paper and if it was obviously a box from a clothing store we would impudently toss it aside and sneer, "CLOTHES!" Such ungrateful fucking brats we were. My mom got angry and scolded us but she probably should have beaten the shit out of us and returned the toy gifts to the store. |
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| Author: | Jbi11s [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 11:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
$10,000 |
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| Author: | sjboyd0137 [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 11:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: Tall Midget wrote: My mom used to give me soap, sweat socks, and underwear as Christmas presents. Joy to the world! When we were little kids, my sister and I would tear off the wrapping paper and if it was obviously a box from a clothing store we would impudently toss it aside and sneer, "CLOTHES!" Such ungrateful fucking brats we were. My mom got angry and scolded us but she probably should have beaten the shit out of us and returned the toy gifts to the store. My grandma used to wrap toys in clothes boxes just to fuck with us kids. |
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| Author: | Rod [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 11:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
sjboyd0137 wrote: Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: Tall Midget wrote: My mom used to give me soap, sweat socks, and underwear as Christmas presents. Joy to the world! When we were little kids, my sister and I would tear off the wrapping paper and if it was obviously a box from a clothing store we would impudently toss it aside and sneer, "CLOTHES!" Such ungrateful fucking brats we were. My mom got angry and scolded us but she probably should have beaten the shit out of us and returned the toy gifts to the store. My grandma used to wrap toys in clothes boxes just to fuck with us kids. I distinctly remember being about six years old and trying to explain to my mom that clothes weren't a gift as it was her duty to clothe us regardless. Such a precocious douchebag I was! I'm lucky she didn't kill me prior to my teens.
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| Author: | sjboyd0137 [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 11:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: sjboyd0137 wrote: Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: Tall Midget wrote: My mom used to give me soap, sweat socks, and underwear as Christmas presents. Joy to the world! When we were little kids, my sister and I would tear off the wrapping paper and if it was obviously a box from a clothing store we would impudently toss it aside and sneer, "CLOTHES!" Such ungrateful fucking brats we were. My mom got angry and scolded us but she probably should have beaten the shit out of us and returned the toy gifts to the store. My grandma used to wrap toys in clothes boxes just to fuck with us kids. I distinctly remember being about six years old and trying to explain to my mom that clothes weren't a gift as it was her duty to clothe us regardless. Such a precocious douchebag I was! I'm lucky she didn't kill me prior to my teens.
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 11:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
Was? 
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| Author: | Rod [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 11:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
Frank Coztansa wrote: Was? I'm embarrassed by my behavior but not embarrassed enough to stop myself from telling the story!
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| Author: | RFDC [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 11:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
My wife has always been a huge Christmas person. She puts up money all year for it. We prob spend 200 to 300 per kid over the years. This year we are doing things differently . We are getting each kid one small thing for Christmas morning and then putting the rest of the money towards a big trip next summer |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 11:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
RFDC wrote: We are getting each kid one small thing for Christmas morning and then putting the rest of the money towards a big trip next summer Taking the whole crew to see your Brother in Law play at Lollapalooza?
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| Author: | RFDC [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 11:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
Frank Coztansa wrote: RFDC wrote: We are getting each kid one small thing for Christmas morning and then putting the rest of the money towards a big trip next summer Taking the whole crew to see your Brother in Law play at Lollapalooza? well played
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| Author: | Franky T [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 11:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: Frank Coztansa wrote: Was? I'm embarrassed by my behavior but not embarrassed enough to stop myself from telling the story!You kinda had a point though. |
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| Author: | K Effective [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 12:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
Last year was $300, this year includes a pick-names event for a $20 personal gift. |
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 7:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
Lady I work with who isn't rich or anything was saying she spends 800-1000 per kid (2 teenagers) I felt cheap....I knew you guys would make me feel better. Thank you. |
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| Author: | redskingreg [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 7:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
I went a Tad Overboard this year. Probably $300 on my son. Around $100-$150 on niece and nephew. |
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 7:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
Yea usually one big gift which is like 100-200 and then a bunch of small ones so around 300 total pn my daughter. Then another 150 on rest of family |
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| Author: | GoldenJet [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 7:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
Too fucking much |
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| Author: | badrogue17 [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 8:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: Frank Coztansa wrote: Was? I'm embarrassed by my behavior but not embarrassed enough to stop myself from telling the story!My biggest regret in life is probably acting the way you’re describing as a kid towards my mom . Growing up poor and not fucking understanding how hard it must’ve been to get us any clothes let alone new ones , trying to find extra money to get us ANY gifts at all, the stress and heartbreak that must’ve caused her ( or any parent in that situation ) . Being the unappreciative little fucking brat about that truly is something I’m ashamed of to this day . |
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| Author: | Regular Reader [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 8:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
Probably around $300 per son. But in fairness, they got benefits for honor roll appearances. And never got "allowances", just money for extra work around the house |
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| Author: | Peoria Matt [ Tue Dec 10, 2019 8:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much do you spend on Christmas gifts per child? |
Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: sjboyd0137 wrote: Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: Tall Midget wrote: My mom used to give me soap, sweat socks, and underwear as Christmas presents. Joy to the world! When we were little kids, my sister and I would tear off the wrapping paper and if it was obviously a box from a clothing store we would impudently toss it aside and sneer, "CLOTHES!" Such ungrateful fucking brats we were. My mom got angry and scolded us but she probably should have beaten the shit out of us and returned the toy gifts to the store. My grandma used to wrap toys in clothes boxes just to fuck with us kids. I distinctly remember being about six years old and trying to explain to my mom that clothes weren't a gift as it was her duty to clothe us regardless. Such a precocious douchebag I was! I'm lucky she didn't kill me prior to my teens. I could see our son laying that one on us. |
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