So frustrated

jane130

I am desperatly trying to be money saving , have worked out a budget and am trying to stick to it , BUT chirstmas is driving me insane .

I am Recycling a few gifts( shh don;t tell anyone) I have been given during the year and keeping my eye out for bargains , the only trouble is when I find a bargain I can't always afford it ( saw something for £7 that would make a perfect gift for a friend who always spends £50+ on my kids but didn;t have £7 to buy it )

I know it will get to december I won't have half of what I need and will end up spending more than I want to (DH is doing some extra hours at work to earn some extra money for christmas) .

I know I should put the money back when I have it but the kids always need something ( ds needs cooking ingredients for school next week - and a trip the week after thats the next two weeks christmas budget gone )

I am just getting so frustrated :mad:

esmf73

Are you able to make any gifts? Perhaps get your DS to cook some gifts for people - then give them from your family!

Shevs

Have you looked over on the thrifty gifty page? All the people on there are doing surveys, selling things, free bingo to raise money for christmas. Its really helpful so check it out hun xXx

kjmtidea

I know how you feel! I feel really unorganised this year, everytime I put a bit of money aside something else comes up.
I might just have to cancel Christmas this year, i'm sure the kids won't mind.... ;o)

moneysavingmumofone

Totally know how you feel, i keep seeing bargains i cant afford! Seen a few things on the entertainer website and some on a book website but no pennies unfortunately! Its worse when its a special deal/reduced and by the time you get money its gone/back up in price!