MooCow Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 that I've already begun my Christmas list, AND started to shop?! I like for it to be done early. Key word "like" :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Nope! Not wrong at all!!!! I've got most of mine done now. I waited last year and suffered for it. I won't do that again. I just have my kids (they are getting small gifts this year because we are taking a family vacation in January) and my husband left! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 I LOVE Christmas shopping (when I have the budget to do it) - there's something so satisfying about finding that PERFECT gift for each person. It makes my heart smile! I just sent out the kids Christmas lists to my two SIL's and MIL (they requested) this morning, but I haven't done much for shopping. I don't know yet what our budget will look like and want to make sure that whatever we CAN afford is the best/most perfect thing I can get :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toawh Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 I've been faithfully siphoning from the grocery budget to get my husband a surprise Christmas gift. I don't feel it's special if I give him something then hand him the bill for it. Needless to say, I'm brimming over with excitement. He will be SO surprised. Glad I could finally tell someone or it might have leaked I'm so excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnIslandGirl Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 As my mother said this morning... "Only 8 more Fridays until Christmas!" Wow, does that make it feel so close for me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 I hope not because I've already started, too. Well, I told DH what to buy, then sent him to the store to get it. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Nope, not wrong at all. I've got the lists started in my head already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I definitely don't think it is wrong at all. I have completed most of my shopping for dd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Michelle* Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Nope, I'm almost done! Last year, I was able to get all of our shopping, except for our sponsored child, done before Advent began. It was so nice to be able to just focus on preparing for the Nativity and not have to worry about getting anything else. I hope to have it all done soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksr5377 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I have started as well:) I have two children with birthdays in September and as soon as those are over I start thinking about Christmas. My mom always told me that she started her Christmas shopping when she shopped for my brother's October birthday and I always thought she was crazy, but now I do the same thing. Once December is here I love to window shop, just to see the decorations, but I hate having a long list yet to buy. I want to take that month to enjoy spending time with family and friends, going to parties, making cookies etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I set a goal of being done by Thanksgiving. I usually make that goal, but my DH helps. A lot. I have a notebook/folder thingy I dig out every year. I make up my lists, and I can keep coupons, receipts etc. in the pocket side. I have to start early. We have 6 grandkids, and 5 of them have fall birthdays, plus both of my DDs and both of my DILS have either October or December birthdays. Keeps me busy sewing and shopping all fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 that I've already begun my Christmas list, AND started to shop?! I like for it to be done early. Key word "like" :tongue_smilie: Our tree is up and we're completely decorated on the inside. The trick-or-treaters are going to freak! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 No, never too early. I usually shop throughout the year as I see things on sale or as we have the money. I am about half way done with my shopping, and I know what I am getting for the other half. Just need the money. ;) I hate waiting until the last minute, I like to enjoy the weeks leading up to Christmas instead of stressing out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabrizia Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I've got my list for the holidays, I've gone through the new stored toys we have to figure out what we have for this holiday season, DH and I have bought about 1/3rd of the items on my list, and I'm planning on buying a few more things this week. I find it much easier to buy a bit at a time, rather then a huge rush at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassy Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Well, I think it's actually very impressive. I always plan to get organised early, but end up rushing around at the last moment, then spending most of Christmas feeling ill and exhausted. So far this year I'm doing quite well, but only because we have a couple of big parties planned over Christmas week, with a number of guests staying, so if I don't do as much as I can now I'll resemble the walking dead by the time our parties take place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 that I've already begun my Christmas list, AND started to shop?! I like for it to be done early. Key word "like" :tongue_smilie: I have a good part of my Christmas shopping done and pretty much know what the rest will be. I used to like to have it all done by the middle of Oct. but it seems that never happens any more.:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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