Are You Planning on Cutting Back on Your Holiday Shopping This Year Because of The Economy?

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Permalink Reply by Kipling on October 26, 2008 at 7:41am

Thanks for sharing Lori & Homemom3 and for the online sale info. Homemom3, always good to know!

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Permalink Reply by Megan Calhoun on October 26, 2008 at 7:52pm

Maybe cutting back a little. But, I am planning on doing all my holiday shopping using the Twittermoms Holiday Catalog so that I can support all the moms here. It is more meaningful to buy from other moms and small businesses rather than going to the big department or chain stores.

Great question!

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Permalink Reply by Brigitte Henry on October 26, 2008 at 8:40pm

Never!!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Kelli on October 26, 2008 at 9:19pm

We are definitely cutting back this year. Partly due the economy (food and everything being so much more expensive) but also because we'll have 3 month old twins and a 15 month old. Along with the purchase of a new vehicle to fit all these little guys! :) Is formula a good present? lol
Luckily, they won't know we're not buying them crazy gifts since they're still small. We will be getting MUCH less for each other this year though. Last year we had a budget of $400 each and i'm sure it'll be down to $100 or less.
i'm still looking forward to being with family and having a fun holiday.

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Permalink Reply by hunniebee on October 27, 2008 at 12:30am

Im cutting back just due to car repairs that need to be done and other bills needing to be caught up. I am only buying for my boys and bf this year.

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Permalink Reply by Kipling on October 27, 2008 at 4:32am

Thanks for your support Megan! There are so many talented twitttermoms out there to choose from :)

Megan Calhoun said:

Maybe cutting back a little. But, I am planning on doing all my holiday shopping using the Twittermoms Holiday Catalog so that I can support all the moms here. It is more meaningful to buy from other moms and small businesses rather than going to the big department or chain stores.

Great question!

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Permalink Reply by Bad Cat on October 27, 2008 at 6:04am

You know I always go overboard with the kiddo. However, when it comes to family this year, I will be doing more handmade items. I've actually got a favorites list on Etsy and will be purchasing as the holidays approach.

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Permalink Reply by Bad Cat on October 27, 2008 at 6:05am

When does the TwitterMoms catalog come out? I submitted my bitty business:)

Megan Calhoun said:

Maybe cutting back a little. But, I am planning on doing all my holiday shopping using the Twittermoms Holiday Catalog so that I can support all the moms here. It is more meaningful to buy from other moms and small businesses rather than going to the big department or chain stores.

Great question!

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Permalink Reply by Karen Putz on October 27, 2008 at 6:13am

I am definitely cutting back unless a full time job that I applied for comes through.

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Permalink Reply by annesg on October 27, 2008 at 6:19am

Absolutely! We're going to be creative this year, too. I might make photo books or have the kids make grandparent gifts at a paint-your-own pottery store. I take it as an opportunity to spend money thoughtfully. We're doing all we can to support small businesses as well, since I fear they will take the first hit--Target and Toys R Us will do fine!

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Permalink Reply by Jennifer Gniadecki on October 27, 2008 at 6:20am

We are choosing to stay small and personal with our gifts. I gave my husband a kit to brew beer at home for his birthday this year (it turned out yummy!) and we are going to be giving personalized six-packs to some family members. Home brewed beer is inexpensive, but takes time to make.

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Permalink Reply by JennK on October 27, 2008 at 6:27am

We're scaling back this year. The kids are each getting one big gift because they also have a milestone birthday coming up, but everything else is going to be small. We're also planning gifts that we can enjoy as a family, such as more games since we're not going out as often.

I'm baking breads for the kids' various coaches and instructors. I'm also baking for extended family. I'm giving practical gifts to friends -- helping one design her website, providing occasional childcare for another, and so on.

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