One of the best pieces of advice for staying on budget was given to me by another DISer on the Budget Board two years ago: Get a paper lunch bag for each stocking recipient; put all stocking purchases in the lunch bag; when the lunch bag is full, stop buying.
I also try to stick under $5 for each stuffer (for the kids, anyway). I don't always make it, but the less I spend per stuffer, the less I spend in total.
I also try to stick under $5 for each stuffer (for the kids, anyway). I don't always make it, but the less I spend per stuffer, the less I spend in total.