A mum told how she has spent just under £800 on one of her children for Christmas after buying her first gift in June.
The mum, known as Annie, has been adding presents to the stash on top of her wardrobe for the past six months and is still adding to the pile.
Lego, dolls, dress-up costumes, a trampoline and even a climbing frame are among the Christmas goodies she has collected so far for her three-year-old daughter.
The mum, from Queensland, Australia, bought the first present during a sale in June at the Big W Toy Mania.
So far, she has spent a whopping £785 but said she has no regrets because she just wants her children to have an "extra special day."
Whenever Annie sees something of interest, she buys it, especially for her daughter since her son is just six weeks old.
"So I was surprised to realise I'd spent around £785 ($1,400 AUD) on my daughter's Christmas gifts," she told Kidspot.
"But we were planning on buying the bigger items anyway, and I know that she will love it."
Annie wants to ensure this Christmas is a magical time for her daughter as it is the first year they will be away from their families.
They usually spend Christmas Eve with Annie's in-laws when her daughter is allowed to open one gift from her parents before bed
Then on Christmas Day, Annie's family usually come for breakfast and the celebrations continue.
Annie is also going to surprise her daughter with books, pyjamas, clothes, Bluey figurines and a Mr Potato Head game.
But as for her newborn son, she said he is "too young to realise it's Christmas" and has bought him £112 ($200 AUD) worth of gifts including clothes, rattles, baby toys and a Jumperoo.
"In years to come we will try to be more even with how much we spend on each child," she explained.
"He'll be able to use the trampoline and climbing frame when he's old enough."
Speaking about how others might criticise her spendings, Annie wants to remind them it is about circumstances.
She told how her family pay for everything upfront and spread the cost throughout the year instead of using credit cards or AfterPay options.
Buying things cheap or when they are on sale also helps to make their Christmas more affordable and avoid having huge outgoings in December.
"If you can do it within your means, then I don't see an issue with any amount," she said.
"As long as you are able to afford what you are buying, sure, go ahead."
