So sorry to spring the C bomb on you all in August but given the absolute dire situation we are all finding ourselves in with the cost of living crisis I thought we could maybe discuss ideas on how to crunch the cost down to still have a Christmas within all of our means.
I am not usually very frivolous in prior years, I spend £150-£200max on my 2 children. I spend roughly £25 on each of my nieces and nephews, my other family I generally budget £20ish each or as a couple, wider folk such as Colleagues and teachers usually get chocolates or biscuits. There is no way I will be able to afford this year, I also want to compose a nice message to my family and friends to not bother if it’s a stress on their finances, but in a nice and not ungrateful witch way .
I am not usually very frivolous in prior years, I spend £150-£200max on my 2 children. I spend roughly £25 on each of my nieces and nephews, my other family I generally budget £20ish each or as a couple, wider folk such as Colleagues and teachers usually get chocolates or biscuits. There is no way I will be able to afford this year, I also want to compose a nice message to my family and friends to not bother if it’s a stress on their finances, but in a nice and not ungrateful witch way .