No but we have been tucking money away each month. We are not buying as much this year especially for the kids since their main gifts are a lot more expensive. Want to do more homemade gifts for the adults in the extended family.
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No but we have been tucking money away each month. We are not buying as much this year especially for the kids since their main gifts are a lot more expensive. Want to do more homemade gifts for the adults in the extended family.
YES!!!
I ordered this for DMIL the other day:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0898211603/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I think she will love it!!!
Other than that I have mainly been buying crafting supplies for making giftsBut it's about time to start brushing off the gift shopping list!
AJ, I would love that book.
I sent the link to my husband for a gift idea for me!
Yes, have started shopping here. Husband and I both have stuff tucked away. I’ll be getting gift cards this week, grocery store has bonus points if you buy certain gift cards for Father’s Day. Busy making some gifts now and buying what I need for the few I haven’t started to make.
192 days??? Goodness! It’s getting close isn’t it.
Yes, have started shopping here. Husband and I both have stuff tucked away. I’ll be getting gift cards this week, grocery store has bonus points if you buy certain gift cards for Father’s Day. Busy making some gifts now and buying what I need for the few I haven’t started to make.
192 days??? Goodness! It’s getting close isn’t it.
192? Lordy, I better get moving.
AJ my Mum would love that book but I am sure that it is American based. I might look at it a bit more.
I have a few things in the gift closet and I have a few gift cards and some money on my supermarket rewards.
I am looking forward to the CIJ threads to see what great ideas are there. I am sure it will be a different Christmas for us all.
AJ my Mum would love that book but I am sure that it is American based. I might look at it a bit more.
I have a few things in the gift closet and I have a few gift cards and some money on my supermarket rewards.
I am looking forward to the CIJ threads to see what great ideas are there. I am sure it will be a different Christmas for us all.
No, but I think I better start really listening and making my list while everyone is still at home.
All but my youngest will head off to college in two months.
That looks like a beautiful book full of the Christmases of yesteryears!YES!!!
I ordered this for DMIL the other day:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0898211603/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I think she will love it!!!
Other than that I have mainly been buying crafting supplies for making gifts
You're all on your game with gift buying!
I usually have a bit of Christmas savings by now in the form of a coin jar. But covid & card payment - the savings jar is looking a bit sorry for itself!
Does anyone have a system of what gifts to buy early? I think I may be able to start buying stocking fillers for the kids soon. Risky buying big stuff atm
I usually have a bit of Christmas savings by now in the form of a coin jar. But covid & card payment - the savings jar is looking a bit sorry for itself!
Does anyone have a system of what gifts to buy early? I think I may be able to start buying stocking fillers for the kids soon. Risky buying big stuff atm
I'm practical when it comes to the stockings. I will buy small things like lip balm, travel size tissues, travel size toothpaste, toothbrushes, gum, mints, etc. These are all things that I can buy at the store early. I will separate the items out into bags with dc's names on it and then I place those bags in my hidden stash area.
Depending how old the kids are it is better to wait a bit longer.
I am doing well with stocking fillers, a lot of mine come from the supermarket. I buy for adults, no small kids in my family so stocking fillers tend to be things like socks, sunscreen, toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant etc. Useful things for the kids. Closer to Christmas I will pop in a softdrink and some mini chocolate bars.
Eldest will be 10 at Christmas, youngest is 8 and they change their minds daily haha.
I'm liking the practical gift ideas. Lipbalm and maybe mini bodysprays could be good
I have been watching our my window by my computer in the sunroom. The neighbor is playing with a remote car. Drive in the rain. Doing flips, rolling over and driving Eva la Diva nuts. She wants one! The car can go about 55 mph. It's probably more an adult toy than a kid. I decided it will be Christmas gifts for the grandkids. They are pricy. Traxxas is the brand name. They also have boats. Will have to get two of them ordered for Dh grandkids now.
Im only buying for adults now which is easier. When our son was younger once we figured out what we wanted him to have, we would start watching the sales. He would get maybe 1 or 2 things that he asked for, the rest our choice. Stockings are just lottery tickets now. I stopped buying candy and such and it’s not missed.
I am pretty much a year round shopper. If I see “the perfect gift” for someone I get it right away. I love sales and clearance shopping too.
That car sounds fun.
I've cut back on junk food stuff the last couple of years. Sometimes I buy Japanese sweets and drinks if I remember. DH is from a big family - he's one of 7 and theres 14 neices and nephews so there's always lots of chocolate/biscuits whatever getting passed around
Rabble,
I too have really cut down on the lollies etc. My kids are 32 and 28 so they generally just get useful things now. Lip balm is a great idea and this year we will all be getting hand sanitiser.
I too have really cut down on the lollies etc. My kids are 32 and 28 so they generally just get useful things now. Lip balm is a great idea and this year we will all be getting hand sanitiser.
I've started slowly, afraid of the 2nd wave that might close everything again in Fall.
Oh Lucie, you're voicing my fear!!!
Let's hope not - but probably best to plan for the worst while hoping for the best!!!I've been considering 2nd wave scenarios too.
For the first time ever, dh has been talking about Christmas (unprompted by me) for the last couple of weeks - i dont think anyone knows what to do and are just accepting the possibility of a lockdown Xmas
For the first time ever, dh has been talking about Christmas (unprompted by me) for the last couple of weeks - i dont think anyone knows what to do and are just accepting the possibility of a lockdown Xmas
I have started to stock pile a small stash of canned items I only use for the Holidays. Just incase there is a shortage in the fall.
We have a Christmas club account. And, most of you know I love to shop Black Friday sales, but who knows if those will happen this year. Two years ago, I BF shopped from the couch...I wonder if that's how it will be again this year.
I plan to cut way back on adult people gifts this year. DGSs will also get less, I imagine. I hope I can get them to give me lists earlier this year.
I plan to cut way back on adult people gifts this year. DGSs will also get less, I imagine. I hope I can get them to give me lists earlier this year.
I started working on my gift list this week. Its a rough draft that will change over the next few months but there are few gifts that will be an absolute must buy. Hoping to start picking up a couple gifts next month. I have the items tagged on amazon and Walmart's website so I can keep checking the price.
Thinking about making some extracts and flavored sugars over the summer to give as gifts for the bakers in the family.
Vanilla extract/sugar
Lemon extract/sugar
Orange extract/sugar
Lime extract/sugar
Mint extract/sugar
Maybe pair them up with new oven mitts/whisks/rubber spatulas etc.
Thinking about making some extracts and flavored sugars over the summer to give as gifts for the bakers in the family.
Vanilla extract/sugar
Lemon extract/sugar
Orange extract/sugar
Lime extract/sugar
Mint extract/sugar
Maybe pair them up with new oven mitts/whisks/rubber spatulas etc.