For most parents, Christmas is about love, family, and maybe a few special gifts under the tree. But for Whitney Ainscough, a 30-year-old mother of three, Christmas is about making dreams come true—no matter the price tag.
This year, Ainscough is dropping a staggering $12,000 on gifts for her kids, and she has zero regrets.
Her children—Cora, 11, Addison, 6, and Adley, 2—are in for a Christmas morning like no other. Think designer clothes, high-tech gadgets, and even a $1,400 solid gold bracelet. Each child will get at least ten big presents, plus stockings stuffed with treats and even some pre-Christmas surprises.
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“I don’t care what the trolls think,” Ainscough told The Sun. “I’m a benefits mum, living in a council house who’s spending thousands on her kids for Christmas, and I’m proud. I am spoiling my kids because they deserve it.”
And it’s not just any gifts—Cora is getting that solid gold bracelet (which Ainscough calls “an investment”), while Addison has his eyes set on a VR gaming kit, the latest iPhone, and an iPad.
So, how does she afford it?
Ainscough admits she saved up her benefits all year long to make this Christmas happen. “I was legally entitled to them,” she explained, adding that she used to work in a pharmacy but left when childcare costs made it unaffordable. “I put in, so it’s fine to take out.”
Despite no longer receiving benefits, she’s still going all out for Christmas. She’s budgeting around $2,500 per child—and that doesn’t even include their special holiday outings.
Her partner, painter Joel Christopher, won’t be getting gifts anywhere near as extravagant, but Ainscough isn’t worried about that. “I don’t actually want lavish gifts for myself,” she said. “Seeing them happy on December 25 is all I need.”
So, is this excessive spending or just a mom wanting to make her kids happy? The internet is divided, but Ainscough is unapologetic.
What do you think—Is this a dream Christmas or way over the top? Let us know in the comments!
