Yes I've been telling myself I'm cutting back but so far I haven't quite been able to. I've got the majority of the kids' 'Santa' toys in but still have quite a few bits and pieces left to get them and then it's on to other family members then the clothes shopping then the food shopping. I think I will cut on the clothes shopping this year. Usually we go somewhere on xmas day so I would buy the 4 of us new outfits shoes and coats and same again for boxing day (minus the coats....no need for another one lol) and again for New years eve and day. That might seem silly to some but it's just certain times of the year I'd buy quite a few outfits instead of having to buy new clothes every few weeks for the kids. I'm not planning on leaving the house on xmas day so I think new clothes for the kids will be bought but if the adults aren't going out then why make a fuss? Then I'll do some shopping in the sales before New Years and pick up some stuff then.
Food shopping can't really be cut and I don't usually spend a fortune anyway, just a usual weekly shop and a few extras.
Presents for other people is where I want to cut down so my friends and I have agreed not to buy to each other and each others kids so that will save me a small forune I don't buy to all my sisters and brother or to inlaws except the kids godparents and my godchildren whereas a few years ago I'd have bought to all neices and nephews aswell.
And finally.....I'm reusing all last years xmas decorations and not buying any more lights etc coz my house was like Santas grotto last year and I think that's enough!