I haven't...yet...Next week I'm going to start, I've got 3 kids to buy for (of my own) plus 8 neices and nephews on my hubby's side, and 14 on my side (my sister had a little girl yesterday, making it her 5th!).
That's not including pressies for friends, parents, etc..I'm slowly going mad....Is this what Christmas is all about?..ARRRGGGHHH!! ( no religious comments please, as I do know the true meaning of Christmas!)
2006-11-22 23:17:13 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Oh Honey I know what you mean. We had to cut down on gifts big time this year.The giveing of gifts is out of control,and the costs are outragius. You children I would say yes to getting for,but the rest you have to cut down on. I too know the true meaning of Christmas And do undrestand what you'r saying
Oh well we have both vented and I hope you feel a little better...I do (LOL) Happy Holidays to you and yours.
2006-11-22 23:27:22 · answer #1 · answered by R W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only have one more thing to get then i am done. Luckily my kids are all older now so don't expect to receive as much as they did when they were little. We made a rule when the kids were little that we would only buy for the children and not the adults as it is a very expensive time anyway. Everyone agreed and we all did the same, Obviously we still bought for family but not for friends, i know this might make me sound mean but its a lot more fun watching the kids faces on Christmas morning.
2006-11-22 23:25:26 · answer #2 · answered by karen f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have started my shopping have ordered some things on line as easier and some things are cheaper to buy! Also saves some time! But Hope to get more this Saturday! And order from the Studio Catalogue they have reduced alot of there Christmas stuff! Also have lots of people to buy for its my two nieces Birthdays before christmas so have to try and figure what to get for that to! LOL! Spend spend spend!
2006-11-23 00:15:08 · answer #3 · answered by Purple Fairy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes all done in the Summer sales when everything was a lot cheaper. Buy all the wrapping paper and cards for next Christmas in the sales after because again its so much cheaper. Also you will probably be sending unique cards as they are last years design!
2006-11-22 23:39:32 · answer #4 · answered by Trebor mint 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have most of the gifts I need. Advice: try to make your own gifts. For instance, dry roses and make potpourri, and put in an organza bag with a ribbon for a lady. Bake ginger cookies and put in a nice pencil tin or bag for young ones. Be creative and use the internet for ideas. My gifts were cheap, like lavender soap, candle and bath salt which I will put in a nice box for my gran and secretary. It looks expensive but wasn't. And in January, visit the shops to buy Christmas paper and decorations at discount. Each month of the year buy a number of small gifts like soap, candles, handmade crafts, for a certain number of person. When it is Christmas, you'll have tonnes of gifts that didn't blow a hole in your wallet. Even our pets get gifts- pieces of dried meat we call biltong here in South Africa.
2006-11-22 23:34:25 · answer #5 · answered by Blodeuedd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No i havent started yet either. To avoid lines, pushing, sore feet etc try internet shopping. Also google christmas ideas and you might find some good presents without the hassle!
Good Luck!
2006-11-22 23:21:07 · answer #6 · answered by yahoooooooooo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've almost finished my shopping just a few small things to get. But I haven't got such a brood to buy for!!!
Alot of people think christmas is about expensive presents but for me I like to get nice things for people to treat them and spent time with my family and friends having nice food, drink and a laugh! good luck!
2006-11-22 23:29:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started yesterday morning and I'm just about done. I'm doing most of my shopping online, so it makes it a lot easier. The hardest one to find stuff for is my boyfriend. He has everything!
2006-11-23 02:13:55 · answer #8 · answered by Me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not as yet i have to wait till the end of the month when I get paid then do all my shopping in one go.
2006-11-23 01:05:07 · answer #9 · answered by Leah D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do all mine at 4.30 pm on Christmas Eve, and the LAST bus to wear I live leaves at 5pm
2006-11-22 23:25:48 · answer #10 · answered by k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋