My sons are at the age where they are becoming more interested in technology. The only item on one son's list was the Nintendo 3DS XL. I purchased that earlier in the week for $168.xx out of pocket (paid cash)
Another son had two items on his list, one of which was the beats headphones (blue was his preference) which are about $199 everywhere I have looked. Target. Kohls. Walmart. Just found them on Groupon for $129.99 down from $199. I purchased them and couldn't be happier.
ETA: Out of pocket with tax $142.00.
This move necessitated me moving a $150 tuition payment to the 21st. But, again, cash.
Also, thank you for all the kind suggestions about dealing with insomnia. I managed to fall asleep for three hours, was awake for several, managed about another two before the alarm went off. Then came home and dozed another two hours. So I at least feel somewhat rested. Yesterday was a hazy fog.
Christmas Item #2 - Another Score
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The remaining Christmas gifts to be purchased are: a Sphero or Hellio (spelling questionable), a pair of Uggs, and a Tablet. The other gifts to be opened will be from DH and I: a 5" x 5" stitched Christmas picture and a matching ornament, and gift from their Advent Buddy (our family's version of Secret Santa). We'll also put together a family entertainment basket for everyone with some family movies, maybe a game or two, and some treats.
We don't spend much on the kids throughout the year (they wear uniforms to school) and mostly hand-me-down/Goodwill/Target and Kohls clearance for casual/holiday stuff. We do spend on outfitting the boys for soccer and the girls for dance. We've moved away from stuff and more toward outings for individual birthday gifts. I also am paying cash for Christmas this year and feel I'm doing a decent job.
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