The Christmas season can tax anyone's budget.

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with WHISPERING PINES REALTY 20398180

Not that Christmas is in it's waning hours...we can set back and start to assess the damage to our pocket books.

For many, it is easy to add it up and others, Well, would rather not know.

Signs That you are Broke

At communion, you go back for seconds.
You think of a lottery as an investment.
You are formulating a plan to rob the food bank.
Long distance companies don't call you to switch.
You give blood everyday just for the Orange Juice.
Mc Donalds is the supplier for all your kitchen condiments.
American Express calls and says..."leave home without it."
You have rolled so man pennies that you have a phsycic bond with Abe Lincoln.

Comments (10)

Karen Crowson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Rancho Bernardo, CA
Your Agent for Change

I hear ya loud and clear on this one William. With 5 extra adults and a baby in the household for 14 days, the grocery runs and utility bills alone are pretty scary!

Dec 26, 2010 01:55 PM
Don Rogers
Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO
Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

OMG, have you been to my house and not left your calling card?  I thought that I was missing some mustard.  :-))

Dec 26, 2010 10:42 PM
Home Loan Search.Online
Home Loan Search Online - Newnan, GA

That's funny...you will find buffalo sauce and kechup packets in our pantry from out local eatery...

Dec 27, 2010 01:14 AM
Team Honeycutt
Allen Tate - Concord, NC

Some of these hit close to home.  FYI, duck sauce is a decent ketchup substitute in a pinch.

Mike

Dec 27, 2010 06:28 AM
Randi Brammer
Randi Brammer, Acctg. - Hinckley, MN
Accountant & Tax Preparer

Bill, I love the communion one.   LOL  It is very true about taxing the budget especially if you are the host.

Dec 27, 2010 09:49 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

It is true that the family hosting the event (of any kind) takes on the finacial burden usually themselves.  Although we do most every holiday because our home is large enough to easily handle the 20-30 people and still have room, it does bring an extra cost.  But, we don't complain at all, and everyone pitches in with food and drinks. 

It's my own spending that I need to watch!

Dec 27, 2010 10:08 AM
Vern Eaton
Askov, MN
Realtor 651-674-7449

Bill, This season is one that can tax the budget no matter how good the business climate is!

Dec 27, 2010 10:39 AM
Dawn A Fabiszak
Private Label Realty ( Denver metro area, Colorado - Aurora, CO
The Dawn of a New Real Estate Experience!

Bill ~ those were all quite cute!

Dec 27, 2010 11:36 AM
Phil Leng
Retired - Kirkland, WA
Phil Leng - Retired

Bill - Thanks for the chuckle.

Especially this year the food budget was tight.

But my wife has always brought condiments home - whether ketchup, or relish or a little honey jar from a hotel breakfast in England!

Phil

Dec 27, 2010 08:12 PM
Aaron Seekford
Arlington Realty, Inc. - Arlington, VA
Ranked Top 1% Nationwide 703-836-6116

I know quite a few people that use the lottery as an investment. I would much rather use roulette :)

Dec 28, 2010 04:31 AM

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