I have no $$ to Get Gifts this Christmas?
957490
one year when we were broke we blew eggs,(poke a hole in each end, and blow the egg out) then we painted the eggs with holiday scenes, they make great ornaments, and we have been ask for more.\nyou also get to eat the eggs, but when you have blown then they have to be scrambled.
807551
Do a $1 grab bag....everyone brings something from the dollar store, wraps it, and puts it in a grab bag.  During the night, you get to pick one out if you brought one in. \n\nChristmas Karaoke\n\nAsk your mom to go to orientaltrading.com for CHEAP party decor and favors...I mean CHEAP!  And CUTE!
248698
Just give her the $200! I would have rather get $200 then get something that i may not be able to use. Or take her on a shopping Spree!
843583
NO I am still in debt for last years Christmas I spend to much on buying things that my family really wanted this Christmas I think I am just going to give gift cards.
902435
Good for you! One of the things I have found when buying gifts for young children is that it doesn't matter how much a present costs, but rather how big it is. Buy the biggest thing you can find cheaply, wrap it in nice paper, and watch the happiness.\nGood luck
6461
No, I was expecting something from my kids and wife but got nothing. Presents aren't that important anyway. We had the best xmas ever because we have a new own home. \nlol
791574
nothing. I want the $$$$$$ for free :D
696360
Check with family, letting them know you are available to do some work they might need done... that your trying to earn some Christmas money.\n\nMaybe cleaning house, laundry, ironing, washing windows, clean out the cars, help get Christmas decorations out of the attic, what ever they need.
820305
I totally understand, mine is Jan 5, and so people are always complaining to be broke following the Christmas Holiday. I am so used to it now so I really don't sweat it anymore. But there are some people that give me some very nice gifts. But most of all I am grateful that God has let me kive to see another Birthday. Somebody won't see their Birthday this Holiday Season, and that's pretty sad huh!
848504
Same boat and it hurts. Big hug from me to you. \nWell I wouldn't spend alot, but yes have something the kids can open and play with. They're gonna want to take the gifts with them too. You can't do anything about the parents. \n\nDo any of them understand that we won't be here forever.
982585
Try a dollar store. Jay Leno does a bit where he shows strange and funny things found at a dollar store. I found a really terrible light-up mens neck tie at a dollar store once.Someone I know gave a gigantic pair of underwear as a gag gift once. That could be funny as long as no one in your family is big enough to fit in it!
799533
Give the gift of yourself!  Make coupons redeemable to babysit, clean, shop, shovel snow, etc.  Decorate them nicely.  Relatives will love them.  \nBake cookies for gifts to friends.  \nMerry Christmas.  Love is the best gift of all.
830592
there are tons of craft bazaars going on this time of year.  maybe bake some treats and sell them.  trust me, at 1.5 years old they still don't get christmas.  even if he only has 3-4 small things to open he'll be thrilled!!!  good luck!
735859
Try gifts.com, they should be able to help you.
907051
hmm....ive been having the same problem. idk what to get ppl 4 xmas!! umm 12 yr. old...hmm maybe something from the mall if shes girly...or gift cerifricates...umm computer games. CD's. if she has an ipod you could get her a gift card w/ itunes money...stuff like that. am i helping??
764267
This is one of the big issues I have with Christmas- every year my family gets just a tad bigger and we always feel the need to outdo last years gift.  9 times out of 10 we wind up giving worthless junk that is neat when you open it but winds up collecting dust or in the garage sale pile in a year or two.\nI have gotten to the place that I only buy gifts for the kids- I try to spend $15 or less and focus on giving them something that relates ot their interest, hobby or something they can enjoy with friends and family.\nI don't really do gifts for the adults anymore because it gets overwhelming.\nDecide what you want Christmas to be about for you- do oyu want it to be a stressful financial strain or do oyu want it to be a time to look forward to- to spend with friends and family and let them know how much they mean to you?\nIf oyu live close to your family- do a nice dinner, offer them rather than a gift in a wrapped package- a time that oyu can spend together doing something unique or an act of service for them.  If you live far- make a creative video of something interesting where you live and you just talking about your year- do a video diary over the year and send it to them at Christmas to "catch up"  you can also do a photo montage on CD- there are many great programs for that.  Otherwise, Christmas is only as stressful as you make it.  \nIt took me a while but I have come to terms with and have gotten very comfortable with- I don't have to buy gifts for everyone and it is OKAY  :)
860682
Buy clearance items, go to dollar stores, by things that are on sale. Best idea of all is to make things, not only are they cheap to make, they come from the heart. Now a days people put way to much emphasis on gifts, when they need to look at the real meaning of Christmas. Merry Christmas and good luck to you.