What to get my four children for christmas on a tight budget?

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Blake

I have 4 children: 14 year old daughter, 10 year old son, 8 year old son, and 7 year old daugher. My husband and I were 18 when we had our first born straight out of high school so we have always been tight on money, hopping from job to job, and putting at kids first. This year, my husband lost his job but I still have mine. We have some saved up for emergancies for bills and food but I want to give my children at least a good christmas this year. I wish I was able to give them stuff like ipods and stuff but I feel bad for giving my oldest a fliphone for her birthday this year instead of a touch one but luckily she was trilled. They all love clothes and I find popular brands like Hollister and others from thrift shops and yard sales so they can look nice and I have bought about 2 articles of clothing for each child so far but besides that, what else can I get my 4 children that is age related for each child besides clothes on a budget of $150. Thank you!!

Answer
amazon is great. Does the 14 year old like music? Cheap band tshirts, posters, stuff like that on amazon. Art? Sketching pads and pencil sets, under 10 dollars.
If you like thrift shopping you can find great deals on stuff besides clothes, such as jewelry for the girls and legos or something for the boys.
10 and 8 year old boys? Get them a skateboard!! http://www.amazon.com/Skateboard-Complete-Pre-Built-CHECKER-PATTERN/dp/B003JCDPO4/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1386561854&sr=8-5&keywords=skateboard
Theyre all pretty young kids, if they are the active playful type nerf guns are awesome!! http://www.amazon.com/Nerf-N-Strike-Elite-Firestrike-Blaster/dp/B009T45XY6/ref=sr_1_8?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1386561902&sr=1-8&keywords=nerf+guns

If you want something more techy, maybe the kids dont have a computer, they can all share this dell netbook! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004KZJ0UM/ref=gno_cart_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A38FZFUV7DJQPE for only 65 dollars!

bunny slippers for the girls! http://www.amazon.com/CUDDLEE-Pet-Slippers-Large-Bunny/dp/B00FZ1SAOW/ref=sr_1_4?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1386562186&sr=1-4&keywords=bunny+slippers

tablet http://www.amazon.com/Chromo-Android-Capacitive-Multi-Touch-Screen/dp/B009W49ALA/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1386562414&sr=1-4&keywords=samsung+tablet

bike for the boys http://www.amazon.com/Kent-Full-20-Inch-Wheels-Black/dp/B00BD45SHW/ref=sr_1_12?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1386562696&sr=1-12&keywords=boys+bike+20+inch

silly putty for each http://www.amazon.com/Original-Silly-Putty-Ages-Bin080102/dp/B000EOASEK/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A3625HSPMLYQTW

cool jewelry kit! http://www.amazon.com/ALEX%C2%AE-Toys-Do---Yourself--Jewelry/dp/B001OXRTX8/ref=sr_1_4?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1386562973&sr=1-4&keywords=girls+toys+age+10

great beginner guitar http://www.amazon.com/MG38-BK-Acoustic-Guitar-Starter-Package/dp/B000KQ4MDK/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1386563276&sr=1-1&keywords=guitar

keyboard http://www.amazon.com/Huntington-KB54-100-Portable-Electronic-Keyboard/dp/B005JK63JS/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A3B0LDOIRQ8Y1L

How can I get over a feeling of unwarranted guilt after I make a sale?

Harry B.,

I think when it comes to financial matters, I lose confidence a bit when aiming for the best price.

For example, in stating my worth to a company I work for and negotiating pay.

Or if I am selling something and make a profit.

I don't feel the sense of guilt if it is an online sale, or if I am doing the buying, but if I am the one selling.

For example, I sell ads for my newsletter, The Psychic Times, and, while I believe in the product, I always second-guess whether the advertiser is getting a good value or not after they pay for their ad.

Or, a more mundane example. I bought a bike at a thrift store for $10 but when I got home, I realized it was worth a lot more. I sold it to some guy on Craigslist for $200. I felt guilty about that, almost undeserving. I mean, the guy inspected it and probably knew its true value, but I got lucky.

Why do I feel guilt after I make a profit? I think this is holding me back. I'm sure people like Bill Gates do not have this problem.

Answer
It's because you are a good person. You are empathetic about what other people's needs and struggles might be and you don't want to be heartless and greedy. I am the same way, but there is a balance where you can be a good, successful entrepreneur and still care about others. When you offer someone the opportunity to place an ad in your newsletter, you are simply offering them a choice of whether they want to pay that price for their business to get some extra exposure. If they don't think it's worth it, they don't have to try it or after trying it one time, they can quit. As for finding an item at a greatly reduced price and then turning a profit on it, I say good for you! To the person who bought it from you, it was worth the $200. and they didn't have to spend time and money to go hunt down a good deal. (Something tells me it was probably worth a little more than the price you sold it for.) = )
I can totally relate to you on this because I don't like to take advantage of others, especially someone who might be facing tough times. Even in this economy, there are still people who are doing well. I just figure the people who are buying your items or services are able to afford it. You come across as a fair person, not selfish or greedy (like a lot of politicians and corporations). I don't think taking advantage of the opportunity for a good deal on the bike, for instance, makes you an opportunistic person, but a smart one. You do deserve your success, remember that.
Another thought: You probably do a lot of good deeds already, but if you want to feel good, you could always buy a child's bike at a thrift store and donate it to a needy child sometime.

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