I went shopping today at Target and Walgreens. Not really holiday shopping, just had to pick up some normal things for the house and family. I found it really interesting today watching other shoppers though. These were obvious holiday shoppers with lists in hand and carts full of miscellaneous items.
This year there seems to be something different going on with the shoppers though. All of them seem to be thinking really hard before actually putting something in their carts. I heard more people than ever doing math trying to figure out the best bargains on wrapping supplies and decorations. Several folks saying, no, we don’t really need that. You can really tell that the economy has hit so many of us hard this year for the holidays.
While I have a few gifts already, I’m not done and I am like the shoppers I saw today. All purchases will be carefully thought out. I have decided to not buy any new decorations this year either and just work with what I have. Taylor knows that we are cutting back on spending this year also and has really been very nice about it. We’ve had years like this before and the most important part is having fun and spending time with the people we love.
Have you made any cuts in any part of your holiday budget?
