I treat myself to £50 tops, but kids get second-hand gifts at Christmas
A mother was forced to defend herself after admitting she spent just £75 on her children at Christmas, despite wearing designer brands.
Sarah Fall, from Australia, took to social media to show off her amount of second-hand purchases for her children.
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The mother-of-three revealed she had given herself a budget of £75 ($150) for Christmas presents this year – and planned to get them all from charity shops.
She replied to a comment that read, “It almost feels cruel to spend $150 with mom standing there in a Sabbi shirt lol.”
Sabbi is a popular brand of graphic T-shirts in Australia and cost about £50 or $100 for one – more than half her budget for her children’s Christmas gifts.
But Sarah hit back at the comment to defend herself.
She said: “I’ve received a few comments like this: ‘I wear expensive clothes, but I save Christmas presents for my children.’
“I think when you put it like that, you’re basically saying that my kids aren’t worth me spending money on, and that thrifting is less than buying new.”
But the mother revealed this couldn’t be further from the truth and that buying second hand was more thoughtful.
“I actually think thrifting is more valuable because of the time, energy and effort I put into every single item I get for my kids,” she added.
She said browsing the charity shops made much more sense than just grabbing items off the shelf.
That said, she then showed off some second-hand gifts she recently picked up.
Her loot included a pair of Adidas Gazelles, a farm animal book, a doll and a new school bag.
The clip quickly went viral on her TikTok account @sarah_falls_ with over 423,000 views and 19,000 likes.
People responded quickly to the comments; many supported the mother’s eco-friendly gifts.
One person wrote: “You’d also invest ‘time and effort’ into buying new ones. How else would any gift be put together, especially for the gift you’re buying it for? Let’s just say it for what it is and own it – you’re buying cheap.”
How to Save Money on Christmas Shopping
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how to save money on your Christmas shopping.
Limit the number of presents – buying presents for all your family and friends can cost a bomb.
Instead, why not host a Secret Santa among your inner circles so you don’t have to buy multiple presents?
Plan ahead – if you have the stamina and the budget, it’s worth buying your Christmas presents for next year during the January sales.
Make sure you shop for the best deals by using price comparison sites so you don’t spend more than you need to.
Buy on sale on Boxing Day – some retailers are starting their Christmas sales early so you can actually score a bargain before December 25th.
Delivery may cost you a little more, but it could be worth it if the savings are significant.
Shop through outlet stores – you can save a lot of money by shopping through outlet stores such as Amazon Warehouse or Office Offcuts.
They work by selling returned or slightly damaged products at a discounted rate, but usually the wear and tear is minor.
Another commented: “I really don’t understand why it matters, frugal or not. I literally can’t remember half of the things I got as gifts as a kid.”
“I think it’s a great idea. Children are spoiled. You think about it so well and recycling saves waste,” wrote a third.
Meanwhile, a fourth said: “Kids grow out of stuff so quickly or get bored with toys. Thrifting is great for kids.”
“I love this idea!” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “Those are great finds.
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