When my children were young we never bought expensive presents and now we can afford it but its always useful stuff. Our church collects shoeboxes to send to East Europe, 89 this year also collect for the local foodbank and daytime hub for homeless.
Don't feel bad about buying preloved used or second hand gifts x x we do that for some things it's often where the value is. Better for the planet too. Love that you are shopping so late, there's so much choice and pressure but there's so much tat and waste too. A lot of people are impressed by what others have but in the end most of it is just clutter, we have been making our Christmas spend cheaper over last few years and the magic is still there x x your kids are great so whatever it is you're doing is good for your family x x glad Perry is okay x ❤ to you all and Merry Christmas
@@pandafeets thank you Panda 🐼 I am only giving them a few little bits as I think lots of presents isn't necessary, I want my children to appreciate and be grateful for what they have If I can also help anyone else through my channel then I would like to do that, many parents will be sat feeling said that they can't give tons of presents I want them to know that it's okay, that's not what Christmas is about We have some family games ready for Xmas day I can't wait 😊
My son told me to to the second hand store and get his new game he wanted and would have longer warranty on it 5 years anytning happened lol it’s his fave store ever for games LOL 😂 I love him how loves second hand stores and new things to but we learn budget and save first !
Yes totally agree Katie most presents that go under a Christmas tree are totally unnecessary. I was only out the other day and speaking to someone who had forked out hundreds on toys and gifts for her kids most of which were ridiculous expensive like £100 trainers or £400 mobile phone; yikes how much? It’s just the crazy world we live in now. There are genuine families out there as you say that are struggling to put food on the table and we have £400 mobile phones. I think the genuine meaning of Christmas has been lost one of love and affection and just that little message at Christmas time of peace and reflection. Take care Katie and merry Christmas🎄🎄
We don't celebrate Xmas anymore since mum became an angel in 2020. Please don't feel bad about where you go for gifts. The Christmases that I most remember were the one's where mum and dad didn't have hardly any money but they made it even more fun and special, just being more involved with us. My best Xmas was when I was about 6 and all they could afford was 4 cards of clothes for my cindy doll. I remember that to this day. Loved it and them. It's the memories you make that mean the most xxxx 😊❤
@MyersFamilyVlogs1 l wonder how many gave to the food bank trolley that every super market has?? There are so many kiddies going without 😢Christmas is giving what you can,with a good heart.Not bragging how much you spend. Enjoy your Christmas 🎄
Same in Ireland ! Mental I spend my usual food shop and got a ham to bake and chicken and just breadcrumbs make my own stuffing and box crisps for two weeks and pastry make my own mince pies and cream lol 😂 keep it simple .
Exactly this !!! I donated to the trolley for food bank as one time someone helped me when I was in of need so said I repay this every month €20 I do a donation to food banks !
Christmas always been expensive, people have different ,different circumstances, but my opinion Christmas is a religious time and Christianity, it's time of giving love and peace in the world, and sharing,a little Christmas card,hand written, means more to me anything of value,it's the thought that counts,and special time of year,we are all the same human beings,and love,piece ,and sharing the blessings this time of year,if we can,and love people that can't,merry Christmas everyone
Have you ever wondered what our shops with Letters in the store name actually stand for? Because Im a geek I did a bit of research and found out that B&M stands for Brian & Malcom!! I kid you not 😂.the back story for these two is quite endearing. Happy Christmas Myers family. xxx
@@MyersFamilyVlogs1 They started out in Clevleys in 1978, using their Surnames (Billington and Maynard I think) a store selling products of unbeatable bargains! 🤣 First of its kind within that area. Do you remember it, with you being from Blackpool area? I think Home Bargains is a recent replica of it too, selling the same kind of products.
My mum years ago bought me a dvd boxset that has seen better days one dvd don't play anymore my mate has got me another one from CEX only cost him £4 I am very happy with it
@amandan2395 aww Amandan that's very sweet of you thank you ❤️ we do have a postal address that we use Myers Family The Flints guesthouse 101 park road Blackpool Fy1 4et Thank you so much x
Comparison is the thief of joy. Those around you and love you know will appreciate whatever you do. After losing my parents in the 30s I realised being with others having great friends if the greatest gift you can have.
You only spent £50 on the kids and jim jams? 'cos obviously the other 250 nuggets are on my pressie!! Christmas is about family and helping those who have none. My mum worked in a nursing home and every year would bring a lonely soul home and my dad is a member of a society who help those in need directly. Sometimes just food and a few cheap toys, sometimes financial help. The society isn't secret, but their work is. They help people in need all year round including counselling and sometimes just a bit of company. If it wasn't for my nieces, I wouldn't bother with Chrimbo. We still put up a tree. On the 10th which was my sister's birthday. A tradition that started in 1972. xx
@@stephenkelly1887 haha you make me giggle and ah that's lovely what your mum did, I love kindness it's so important I hate to think of anyone alone and sad x
People have lost the meaning of Christmas. Katie you are a credit to your family. Buying ,buying and buying , doesn't buy love. Your kids are loved, remember that. Some people buy their children a quick fix,meaning they don't spend quality time with them. Quality over Quantity any day of the week.
Social media has put the pressure on families to buy lots of presents and get into debt . You give what you can afford that means a lot more that going daft on credit just to look good on Facebook.
@@MyersFamilyVlogs1 thank you for letting me know katie dont feel bad about getting second hand stuff i got my son some second hand games of ebay for christmas as every things cost to much
You have got it just right.lts your Christmas with your family-not what the media tells you what it should be. Shop to your budget, not on plastic cards. Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for 2025 🎉🎉
I dont do Christmas, everyone has forgot the true meaning of it, I work in retail and get fed up with the tentrums, and thats just the adults, I celabrate in my own way
Christmas is the season of good will!!!not when going shopping at this time of year-so many grumpy and rude people.The shop workers deserve a medal putting up with all they take from rude customers 🎉🎉
Thanks for honestly vlog socail modia is a bit toxic 4 xmas 🎄 if you cant afford xmas cause if cost of living or electric or gas it not parents fault its just pressure . Wow 300 quid little presents are ok 😅 thanks im having a nice quiet xmas 🎁 and new year well done on Facebook miss my parents and extended family
Yes social media can be wonderful but does have it's downsides the money was for all 4 kids so not bad, enjoy your Christmas nice and quiet sounds good
Hi Katie just watched, I hate to say it but TH-cam (not your channel) is a bad influence sometimes my kids watch a certain family who buy HUNDREDS of presents for their kids and they then watch in expectation, haven't brought them up to be like that however its peer pressure 😔
Aww yes this is what I mean it's a difficult one isn't it as the family as the right to do that but then it's not fair on people who can't afford, I will be showing a different Xmas this Xmas day xxx
Don’t feel bad as kids need love more than presents as a parent all you can do is your best for your kids and I would subscribe to Bobs channel for Daniel Spaniel xx
When my children were young we never bought expensive presents and now we can afford it but its always useful stuff. Our church collects shoeboxes to send to East Europe, 89 this year also collect for the local foodbank and daytime hub for homeless.
That's lovely of your church to do 😁
you have to do what can do cost off living naw a days not too feel bad doing realy good love the pj❤
Yes absolutely, and I won't get into debt to buy presents x
Don't feel bad about buying preloved used or second hand gifts x x we do that for some things it's often where the value is. Better for the planet too. Love that you are shopping so late, there's so much choice and pressure but there's so much tat and waste too. A lot of people are impressed by what others have but in the end most of it is just clutter, we have been making our Christmas spend cheaper over last few years and the magic is still there x x your kids are great so whatever it is you're doing is good for your family x x glad Perry is okay x ❤ to you all and Merry Christmas
@@pandafeets thank you Panda 🐼 I am only giving them a few little bits as I think lots of presents isn't necessary, I want my children to appreciate and be grateful for what they have
If I can also help anyone else through my channel then I would like to do that, many parents will be sat feeling said that they can't give tons of presents I want them to know that it's okay, that's not what Christmas is about
We have some family games ready for Xmas day I can't wait 😊
My son told me to to the second hand store and get his new game he wanted and would have longer warranty on it 5 years anytning happened lol it’s his fave store ever for games LOL 😂 I love him how loves second hand stores and new things to but we learn budget and save first !
Yes totally agree Katie most presents that go under a Christmas tree are totally unnecessary. I was only out the other day and speaking to someone who had forked out hundreds on toys and gifts for her kids most of which were ridiculous expensive like £100 trainers or £400 mobile phone; yikes how much? It’s just the crazy world we live in now. There are genuine families out there as you say that are struggling to put food on the table and we have £400 mobile phones. I think the genuine meaning of Christmas has been lost one of love and affection and just that little message at Christmas time of peace and reflection. Take care Katie and merry Christmas🎄🎄
Wow that's crazy isn't it (of course their choice I understand) but I can't justify that to my kids x
It’s the thought what counts that’s what I always go by something home made is worth more to me then something bought
Absolutely yes I agree with that it takes more thought x
We don't celebrate Xmas anymore since mum became an angel in 2020. Please don't feel bad about where you go for gifts. The Christmases that I most remember were the one's where mum and dad didn't have hardly any money but they made it even more fun and special, just being more involved with us. My best Xmas was when I was about 6 and all they could afford was 4 cards of clothes for my cindy doll. I remember that to this day. Loved it and them. It's the memories you make that mean the most xxxx 😊❤
@@Jackie444. You are totally right about memories being the most important (I'm sorry you lost your mum) x
Xmas is just absolutely insane people with 3 trollys of food only to throw it all away a week later just greed
I agree it's crazy someone posted on FB earliar saying the queues were right down to the end of the isle as Sainsbury's it's crazy
@MyersFamilyVlogs1 l wonder how many gave to the food bank trolley that every super market has?? There are so many kiddies going without 😢Christmas is giving what you can,with a good heart.Not bragging how much you spend. Enjoy your Christmas 🎄
Same in Ireland ! Mental I spend my usual food shop and got a ham to bake and chicken and just breadcrumbs make my own stuffing and box crisps for two weeks and pastry make my own mince pies and cream lol 😂 keep it simple .
Exactly this !!! I donated to the trolley for food bank as one time someone helped me when I was in of need so said I repay this every month €20 I do a donation to food banks !
Christmas always been expensive, people have different ,different circumstances, but my opinion Christmas is a religious time and Christianity, it's time of giving love and peace in the world, and sharing,a little Christmas card,hand written, means more to me anything of value,it's the thought that counts,and special time of year,we are all the same human beings,and love,piece ,and sharing the blessings this time of year,if we can,and love people that can't,merry Christmas everyone
I do agree that home made and cards and very important and have far more valuable hence why we made the poster (video above this one) x
Have you ever wondered what our shops with Letters in the store name actually stand for? Because Im a geek I did a bit of research and found out that B&M stands for Brian & Malcom!! I kid you not 😂.the back story for these two is quite endearing. Happy Christmas Myers family. xxx
Brian and Malcolm? No way that doesn't have the same ring to it does it 😂 what's the back story ?
@@MyersFamilyVlogs1 They started out in Clevleys in 1978, using their Surnames (Billington and Maynard I think) a store selling products of unbeatable bargains! 🤣 First of its kind within that area. Do you remember it, with you being from Blackpool area? I think Home Bargains is a recent replica of it too, selling the same kind of products.
It’s actually for billington and mayman and does not state it’s about first names
@@Astor-w3l no I've only been in Blackpool about 13 years now I think
@@Jasonrichardson1609 😂😂 ok... im sure Brian and Malcom wont mind 😂😂
My mum years ago bought me a dvd boxset that has seen better days one dvd don't play anymore my mate has got me another one from CEX only cost him £4 I am very happy with it
Yeah the prices are great can't go wrong with it
My daughter has often bought brand new DVDs and clothes from charity shops, her favourite hunting ground having been unemployed at different times.
Awww you got your lippy on and lovely earings you go girl ❤happy Christmas 🎄
Feeling good today lovely thank you ❤️
@MyersFamilyVlogs1 can I send you something for yourself?
@amandan2395 aww Amandan that's very sweet of you thank you ❤️ we do have a postal address that we use
Myers Family
The Flints guesthouse
101 park road
Blackpool
Fy1 4et
Thank you so much x
Goes well with the jimjams!
Thank you x
Christmas shouldn't be all about presents, it's a day you can spend time with the people you love
I agree 👍
Comparison is the thief of joy. Those around you and love you know will appreciate whatever you do. After losing my parents in the 30s I realised being with others having great friends if the greatest gift you can have.
Oh god I'm sorry that's so cruel to lose them in your 30s 😞
You only spent £50 on the kids and jim jams? 'cos obviously the other 250 nuggets are on my pressie!! Christmas is about family and helping those who have none. My mum worked in a nursing home and every year would bring a lonely soul home and my dad is a member of a society who help those in need directly. Sometimes just food and a few cheap toys, sometimes financial help. The society isn't secret, but their work is. They help people in need all year round including counselling and sometimes just a bit of company. If it wasn't for my nieces, I wouldn't bother with Chrimbo. We still put up a tree. On the 10th which was my sister's birthday. A tradition that started in 1972. xx
Oh and yes. Let's get Bob to 1,000,000 subs. Can you get straitjackets in B&M? x
@@stephenkelly1887 haha you make me giggle and ah that's lovely what your mum did, I love kindness it's so important I hate to think of anyone alone and sad x
@@stephenkelly1887 😂😂😂😂😂😂 blimmin bob honestly that kid cracks me up lol and yes I need straitjackets for the kids x
People have lost the meaning of Christmas.
Katie you are a credit to your family.
Buying ,buying and buying , doesn't buy love.
Your kids are loved, remember that.
Some people buy their children a quick fix,meaning they don't spend quality time with them.
Quality over Quantity any day of the week.
Completely agree 💯 xxx
Social media has put the pressure on families to buy lots of presents and get into debt . You give what you can afford that means a lot more that going daft on credit just to look good on Facebook.
I totally agree, it does seem to be a bit of a competition online now with some, it's sad to see, thats not what Xmas is about is it
@ not at all . As long as you have got family around you ,food and shelter you are doing ok.
@@Muddydrawers I agree 💯
Well said,agree totally Happyc Christmas 🎄
Katie it’s the presence around the tree not the presents that’s what’s important at Christmas 💗🎄💗absolutely love your earrings
Yes completely agree and thank you c
thanks Katie for the video 🦌🎅🎁☃️❄️🎄
Welcome 😁 xx
i love watching your videos katie
Thank you Wendy 😊 we have a video coming up tomorrow and Xmas day x
@@MyersFamilyVlogs1 thank you for letting me know katie dont feel bad about getting second hand stuff i got my son some second hand games of ebay for christmas as every things cost to much
@wendyhaynes9363 honestly I'm silly for feeling bad because the kids won't care they are very grateful for what they have and for that I am proud x
Great Video I Enjoyed it Katie Have A Great Night😊
Glad you liked it lovely x
GOOD MORNING I THINK THE EARRINGS ARE BRILLIANT THANKS FOR THE VIDEO JOHN X
@@John-ue6ok thank you John 😁
Hi Katie just buy what U can afford .... I buy seconds all time nothing wrong with it xx❤
@@andywright3450 totally right Andy xxx
I like your earrings Katie where did you get them from
Hi love these are Rita ora from Primark about 4 or 5 quid x
You have got it just right.lts your Christmas with your family-not what the media tells you what it should be. Shop to your budget, not on plastic cards. Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for 2025 🎉🎉
@KathySiddle thank you Kathy 😁 best wishes to you and your family x
@@MyersFamilyVlogs1please could l have the address you use for cards and parcels thank you 🎉
I dont do Christmas, everyone has forgot the true meaning of it, I work in retail and get fed up with the tentrums, and thats just the adults, I celabrate in my own way
It is unbelievable when fully grown adults throw a tantrum isn't it 😞
Christmas is the season of good will!!!not when going shopping at this time of year-so many grumpy and rude people.The shop workers deserve a medal putting up with all they take from rude customers 🎉🎉
@KathySiddle totally agree
Merry Christmas to you all xx
And you Angela hope tomorrow is a lovely day for you x
Thanks for honestly vlog socail modia is a bit toxic 4 xmas 🎄 if you cant afford xmas cause if cost of living or electric or gas it not parents fault its just pressure . Wow 300 quid little presents are ok 😅 thanks im having a nice quiet xmas 🎁 and new year well done on Facebook miss my parents and extended family
Yes social media can be wonderful but does have it's downsides the money was for all 4 kids so not bad, enjoy your Christmas nice and quiet sounds good
Hi Katie just watched, I hate to say it but TH-cam (not your channel) is a bad influence sometimes my kids watch a certain family who buy HUNDREDS of presents for their kids and they then watch in expectation, haven't brought them up to be like that however its peer pressure 😔
Aww yes this is what I mean it's a difficult one isn't it as the family as the right to do that but then it's not fair on people who can't afford, I will be showing a different Xmas this Xmas day xxx
@@MyersFamilyVlogs1 okay xx thank you will be watching! And we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year! Xxx
Don’t feel bad as kids need love more than presents as a parent all you can do is your best for your kids and I would subscribe to Bobs channel for Daniel Spaniel xx
Thanks Jason and yes it is the most important and ah Daniel will smile when I read out your comment 😂 x
The video was excellent but those earrings were terrible
I wear what I like to wear 😊 glad you liked the video though x