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Crossing the big items off the list

November 11th, 2010 at 06:45 pm

(1) Older daughter would like a North Face jacket, a new one in the popular fashion. I found a 2009 season one, right size and color for $77.00 (including shipping). Done and ordered.

(2) Oldest son is getting a Razor electric scooter. I found one at Toys R Us for $129 and used my 20% off coupon, bringing total to $103 + tax.

All that remains is the cell phone for younger daughter (figuring about $70 at Target) and I have $80 in gift cards.

The small boys are done. Making progress.

Also limiting "family" gift to one $20 item per person. Done with four of the five for that, too!

**ETA Paid cash for all purchases Big Grin

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8 Responses to “Crossing the big items off the list”

  1. aevans1206 Says:
    November 11th, 2010 at 06:55 pm 1289501756
    1289501756

    Good for you! I make a calendar every year for everyone in my family using pictures I've taken at family events. I got mine printed already for 50% off! Hoping I can be more organized next year and just add a category for holiday spending to my budget.

  2. creditcardfree Says:
    November 11th, 2010 at 07:05 pm 1289502314
    1289502314

    Nice job on getting deals and getting the list done early.

  3. momcents Says:
    November 11th, 2010 at 07:25 pm 1289503501
    1289503501


    The major purge we've done recently has helped put possessions in the proper perspective. I'm advising the grandparents and others that money might be the way to go - half to be spent and half for savings. Then the kids are learning the value of saving for/budgeting for or at least making economic choices. Less crap around the house to be dealt with, too!

  4. Ima saver Says:
    November 11th, 2010 at 09:41 pm 1289511681
    1289511681

    Good job!

  5. scottish girl Says:
    November 11th, 2010 at 09:51 pm 1289512292
    1289512292

    You're organised Smile

  6. crazyliblady Says:
    November 12th, 2010 at 02:38 am 1289529513
    1289529513

    On the cell phone, are you looking for a phone with a lot of features? I bought a Motorola phone at Big Lots a couple of years ago for $15.00, but they have other ones that are more and less expensive, too. It has a camera, text, and of course, talk. It is not on a plan. It is prepaid and I just buy a new 60 minutes card about every 2 months or so for $20.00. (I don't talk on the phone a lot, so that's why I got a prepaid one.)

  7. frugaltexan75 Says:
    November 12th, 2010 at 03:48 am 1289533724
    1289533724

    You are on the ball!

  8. Jerry Says:
    November 12th, 2010 at 10:29 am 1289557798
    1289557798

    I like how you are planning ahead like that, it leads to less of a hit over the season (and less stress, as well). I try to get my holiday shopping done all year long so I have some insurance that I can enjoy the celebrations and don't need to fight the crowds.
    Jerry

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