Thrift stores, overstock stores and Petsmart coupons helped me stay under budget. Postage is another matter.Originally Posted by Trouts mom
Um, Is it just me?? Or do people seem to be spending alot more than $15??
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The off topic SS discussion thread
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Wow, it seems like people are receiving a ton of stuff..
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Yeah my box seems kinda sad compared to some peoples
I thought the same thing.Originally Posted by Trouts mom
Um, Is it just me?? Or do people seem to be spending alot more than $15??
Cookies? I hope you have my nameOriginally Posted by valanhb
I thought the same thing.I have stayed under budget, but I've been really trying to stretch it as far as I could. And I'm not counting cookies in the price factor.
I know, mine too...I don't want my SS to be disappointed
Well I managed to get my SS some AWESOME things and for such good deals! I didn't go as far over budget than I thought I did. I will be sending my box out shortly so look out for my box, [Insert SS name here]
I'm ready for it!
Why would anyone be disappointed nah It's the fun of doing it with wonderful friendsOriginally Posted by Trouts mom
I know, mine too...I don't want my SS to be disappointed
I went a few dollars over budget, but I was really lucky and got a lot of great stuff for free or for really cheap because it was on sale, or I had coupons.Originally Posted by Trouts mom
Um, Is it just me?? Or do people seem to be spending alot more than $15??
I'm a bit over, but several bargains/deals made it possible not to go seriously overboard.Originally Posted by Trouts mom
Um, Is it just me?? Or do people seem to be spending alot more than $15??
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I didn't go too much over. I had a wal-mart gift card that we won at work so technically I only paid my money for the cat toys. And the wal-mart card was for exactly $15 and I will have you know when I got to the check out it was only 3 cents out of my pocket!!
But I agree its not about the money. Its the thought. If there is nothing in my package but some cat nip I will be happy that someone thought of my family!
But I agree its not about the money. Its the thought. If there is nothing in my package but some cat nip I will be happy that someone thought of my family!
Jan, when you get it, don't forget to take pics!!!Originally Posted by gemlady
I'm ready for it!
That's the truth......it's not the amount of $$ people can spend, it's truly the thought!Originally Posted by Phenomsmom
I didn't go too much over. I had a wal-mart gift card that we won at work so technically I only paid my money for the cat toys. And the wal-mart card was for exactly $15 and I will have you know when I got to the check out it was only 3 cents out of my pocket!!
But I agree its not about the money. Its the thought. If there is nothing in my package but some cat nip I will be happy that someone thought of my family!
I'm making something for my SS and its retail value would be way more than the materials I used. I may go a bit over, but it's because chocolate is involved...
BTW - I dreamed I was shopping for cat toys last night!
BTW - I dreamed I was shopping for cat toys last night!
I would love to have something handmade by the giver any day! It just shows you put a lot of thought into your gift and that is really special. And chocolate makes any gift better!
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I am guilty of not staying within the budget, I admit it.
Can't help it - I LOVE to give pressies!!!
Anxiously awaiting to hear if my SS liked what I sent out!
Anxiously awaiting to hear if my SS liked what I sent out!
Originally Posted by Oscarsmommy
Well I managed to get my SS some AWESOME things and for such good deals! I didn't go as far over budget than I thought I did. I will be sending my box out shortly so look out for my box, [Insert SS name here]
Don't worry - I know I'll love it! It's the thought and the love that counts.
Ohhhh - and I know I'll love this one too!Originally Posted by Trouts mom
I know, mine too...I don't want my SS to be disappointed
Originally Posted by GingersMom
I am guilty of not staying within the budget, I admit it.Can't help it - I LOVE to give pressies!!!
Anxiously awaiting to hear if my SS liked what I sent out!
Me too! (Oh - and I'll let you know as soon as it arrives!
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ok ive been frosted 4x but i cant put the little sign up next to my siggyOriginally Posted by Mom2SalemIsis
no fair!!!!!!!!!!!!
