A MOTHER has revealed that she has just £60 to spend on Christmas presents for her two children.
As a result, Zoe Hunt is to buy items from her wishlist.
A UK-based mother has left people totally divided after she begged strangers to buy stocking fillers from her Amazon wishlistCredit: tiktok/@zoewallaceyt
Zoe Hunt bought her youngsters bits from Poundland and Home Bargains – but trolls were quick to share their thoughts on her Amazon wishlistCredit: tiktok/@zoewallaceyt
But the , who is on and earns cash by posting clips on through , has since been slammed by trolls for not being prepared.
It comes after Zoe shared a clip online asking people to buy items for her seven-year-old son and four-year-old .
As she sat in her car, she urged people to “stop scrolling for a second” and watch her video to the end.
She said: “I’ve been out doing my shopping today and normally I don’t talk online, but this year has been a lot – with everything that’s changed recently, I only have £60 to spend on for my two kids.”
Moments later, Zoe filmed herself as she bought items from and , including Hello Kitty loom band charms, a stress ball, a Lynx set and a keyring.
As she stocked up on the , she added: “I am trying to stretch every single pound so I can make Christmas feel magical for them.”
The mother, who just days ago got back from a holiday, then acknowledged: “I’ve had quite a few comments asking me to do a and finally I caved – it’s absolutely no pressure at all, but I have linked a little list on my profile.”
Zoe explained that her contains “small stocking fillers ” her children “would absolutely love.”
There are currently 24 items on Zoe’s wishlist , including a Gabby’s Dollhouse fleece blanket for £11.99, a Bluey Hide & Seek game for £14.99 and a Monopology board game for £17.50.
As well as this, people can also help Zoe out by buying an Anpole Tetra Tower for £14.99, a Chocohugs Chocolate hamper for £9.99 and a PIKOY Galaxy Projector for £25.99.
And that’s not all, as there’s also , slippers and too.
She then added: “But honestly, just watching this video, liking, commenting, engaging, that is all free – because I’m , all those views help me put a little bit extra under the tree and it makes a difference.”
Eager to raise awareness of those struggling to afford mountains of presents this December, the mother acknowledged: “I’m sharing this because so many other parents are in the same boat and it’s ok to talk about it – thank you for making Christmas a little less heavy.”
Big divide
But Zoe’s clip, which was posted under the username @ zoewallaceyt , has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 186,100 views in just 24 hours.
And social media users were left totally divided by Zoe’s clip – while many were keen to support the mother, .
I honestly do understand everyone’s struggling but we have a whole year to get things, even £20 a month that’s £240…
TikTok user
One user gushed: “Commenting to help you get paid.”
A second wrote: “Reposted. Hope your little ones have a lovely Christmas.”
Whilst a third beamed: “Sent some bits to you. Hope you all have a fab Christmas. It’s not forever my girly.”
But at the same time, not everyone was as kind, as one person said: “I get but parents have 12 months to prepare. I spend a little each month and look in shops, and throughout the year.
Is it too early for Christmas?
Some say it’s never too early for Christmas, and there are many reasons why.
For example, decorating your home can improve your mood by release dopamine, the feel-good hormone in your brain.
If you’re an early-bird shopper, shops stocking Christmas items may help you prepare, and cut the cost across several months.
You can also look out for bargains across several shopping events – for example, end of summer sale’s or Black Friday.
One of the best things about the festive season is eating lots of delicious seasonal meals and treats – enjoying your favourite beverages and tipples.
“Maybe it’s something you can start for next year. Next year buy a gift each per month and then your children will never be without. So sad.”
Another added: “I honestly do understand everyone’s struggling but we have a whole year to get things, even £20 a month that’s £240…”
Meanwhile, someone else fumed: “Meanwhile some of us are out here just to pay our , don’t have the luxury of going on but instead of we use and loans.
“Clearly doing something wrong, I might have to start asking everyone else to pay for the kids I chose to have.”
