According to a recent survey by Whyte & Mackay 46.2% of people confess to feeling pressured into spending £100-£200 more than they can afford. I have to admit that this really shocked me, but them with the rising cost of things and also the unrealistic expectations of people it is often very hard to keep a lid on spending. Other irritations were: · Christmas dinner preparations (25%) . The most common complaint is when mum-in-laws unfavourably compare the way dinner is served to the ‘proper way’ (i.e. her way). · Cruel present choices (24%). The majority felt that parent-in-laws purposefully bought presents for them that they wouldn’t like, from terrible Christmas jumpers to regifting items already in their cupboards. · Fighting over board games (15%). The most frenetic choice is the team game of charades with 34% of those who have fought with their parent-in-laws coming to blows. Monopoly is the board game that seems to cause the least amoun
oh my goodness how adorable is that dog in its festive jumper??? now if that wont get people to donate i dont know what will! x
ReplyDeleteUtterly adorable. ;-) to see my woof in her Santa hat its juliesnotebook.co.uk/our-christmas-card
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