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Redundant hubby, how do we afford Xmas?

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Slythermum · 04/12/2021 03:58

Just some ideas please, Hubby has been made redundant as of next week, we have just paid out for expensive repairs on the roof. Literally no money to buy the kids Xmas presents. Stepkids don't appreciate anything they are bought, and most of last years presents were left on the floor unplayed with and it's the same every year, BUT they expect very expensive presents for Xmas (They get at least £600 spent on them at Xmas each at their mums) At this point, we are dealing with so much anxiety not sure what to even do :(

to add I saved about £200 for my daughter's Xmas present - I don't want to have to split that between her and the step-siblings because she won't be getting much from her dad for Xmas, whereas they will be coming back from their mums with new games consoles and expensive clothes.

Any suggestions welcome

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dustandfluf · 10/12/2021 13:33

Very well put OP. I think you're fabulous and you're doing fabulous! I know you will make Christmas special for your family. X

Anomelettefortheroad · 10/12/2021 13:50

Amen op. I hope you have a fabulous Christmas.

AnkleDeep · 11/12/2021 13:08

Fantastic post, OP.

The vipers won't care, though, they've had their perverse kicks.

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