We have never gone overboard, so it’s about the same. We just reminded both of our children that (the little one still believes in Santa, but we say Santa brings one present) that if they ask for something big – it means they don’t get as much off their lists. My daughter never really asks for much. My son, 5, will ask for the world…which is all at the dollar store…we “upgrade” his choices, so they last, but the boy is hooked on the dollar store!
As far as my husband and I, I don’t ask for presents, especially this year. I lost my engagement ring, it’s being replaced and it’s covered by insurance; however, just in the thought of that money being spent on a second ring, I couldn’t ask for anything…not even lip gloss! He got his present, early – so we’re done. :)