Paring down your Christmas shopping list

I always spend too much on my Christmas presents. I look for my presents in November. I find little knickknacks or filler presents. For example I bought someone a hair brush. But I'm also getting them something bigger. I bough my boyfriend a hockey stick and still need one more thing to add to his present. I find myself spending and spending and spending so much on certain people that I have no way to pay for my presents for others!

 'tis the season to give and yet the whole process is stressful when you have very little funds. I tried to set a budget bit that was blown by the third present and the two birthdays this week. I suppose the only way around it is to get another job and keep on looking for presents. I'm a little concerned as I have to buy for my boyfriend's parents, two sets. I guess I'll have to start christmas baking now so I have enough to go around!