(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
Crossing the big items off the list
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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!
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Jerry