Gift closet 2017
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My gift closet has one item in it so far - a make up sponge for Sophia (needed one for myself and it was buy one, get one free so I figured I'd pick up one for her stocking). We use the Amazon Wish List feature for her gifts - we did the seven things gift-giving last year - something you want, something you need, something to wear, something to read; something to make, something to eat, and something else. She loads up her Amazon Wish List all year and then has a deadline of November 15 to clean it up and move things to the need, want, wear, etc. sub-lists. I go in and pick things and have them sent to her (since this will most likely be another Christmas on two coasts for us). She gets things she'd like from her lists, but she just doesn't know exactly what those things might be.
Last year, I made the mistake of having everything sent to me (free shipping since I have Prime). I wrapped it all up with tags that said something you need, etc. and packaged up a big box. HUGE mistake as when I took it to UPS to mail, it was nearly $200! I had no idea Ground Shipping was so expensive. This year, I'll have Amazon put the gift tags on and send the boxes via Prime directly to her. Expensive lesson learned.
Last year, I made the mistake of having everything sent to me (free shipping since I have Prime). I wrapped it all up with tags that said something you need, etc. and packaged up a big box. HUGE mistake as when I took it to UPS to mail, it was nearly $200! I had no idea Ground Shipping was so expensive. This year, I'll have Amazon put the gift tags on and send the boxes via Prime directly to her. Expensive lesson learned.
Look at a blog called Down to Earth. It is an Australian Homesteading blog and Rhonda makes a lot of fruit cordials.
Priceline (like CVS, Walgreens) had a lot of their top named brands on sale this week for 50% off. DD had given me a list at the beginning of the year so I stocked up on a lot of things. I am doing a gift basket for DD for Christmas full of moisturiser, foundation, mascara etc, so that is looking much better.
I also got travel sized products at a very good price.
I also got travel sized products at a very good price.
Tanya, I am not sure that I have ever paid full price for items such as sunscreen. We use the Neutrogena spray sunscreen and always manage to find it on sale.
It is a great time to be stocking up on all the summer essentials. Lip balm, sunscreen, in shower moisturiser, deodorant, razors and self tanner are all in the gift closet and all bought at reduced prices.
It is a great time to be stocking up on all the summer essentials. Lip balm, sunscreen, in shower moisturiser, deodorant, razors and self tanner are all in the gift closet and all bought at reduced prices.
Just when I thought there was no way of finding discounted Christmas items anymore...I hit the jackpot...at no other place than Staples (the office supply store). I ran in to get file folders and went back to check out the clearance rack and much to my surprise there were lots of Christmas items there! Here was my haul:
(10) tin gift card holders - 0.50 cents each (reg. $3.99 each)
(3) Starbucks Christmas mug set - $2.00 each (reg. $19.99 each). The hot chocolate that is included will expire 10/2017, but I will remove that and simply replace with new packets. This will be easy enough to do
(1) pack of Christmas stationary - $1.00 (reg. 14.99)
(2) 36 count of gel pens with case - $10 each (reg. $28.00 each)
and the best of all....Lindt Lindor truffles for $2.99....this is the best because this will be for me to enjoy on Rudy day!
Funny thing is that I never picked up the file folders I went in for. Sigh, how easily I am sidetracked.
(10) tin gift card holders - 0.50 cents each (reg. $3.99 each)
(3) Starbucks Christmas mug set - $2.00 each (reg. $19.99 each). The hot chocolate that is included will expire 10/2017, but I will remove that and simply replace with new packets. This will be easy enough to do
(1) pack of Christmas stationary - $1.00 (reg. 14.99)
(2) 36 count of gel pens with case - $10 each (reg. $28.00 each)
and the best of all....Lindt Lindor truffles for $2.99....this is the best because this will be for me to enjoy on Rudy day!
Funny thing is that I never picked up the file folders I went in for. Sigh, how easily I am sidetracked.
JK - that is a great haul! Enjoy your Lindor truffles.
Just ordered on Amazon... A Christmas Cd (gift from the elves), 2 Christmas movies (from the elves), 2 simpsons dvd (for ds)
Just ordered on Amazon... A Christmas Cd (gift from the elves), 2 Christmas movies (from the elves), 2 simpsons dvd (for ds)
Doing well on the purchases girls. Just think that all the hardwork we are doing now will pay off come December.
Bought socks 3 pair for $10 today will put away for DH and DS. Got some books on discount at Kmart, some books were only $5. Got DD a Mandela colouring book and that will go in her stocking. Will check at some stage if she has pencils and if not will get her some.
Cannot believe that we are into May, I really need to keep persevering and get more in the closet.
Bought socks 3 pair for $10 today will put away for DH and DS. Got some books on discount at Kmart, some books were only $5. Got DD a Mandela colouring book and that will go in her stocking. Will check at some stage if she has pencils and if not will get her some.
Cannot believe that we are into May, I really need to keep persevering and get more in the closet.
Great Job everyone!!! I was just telling my DH this morning that I feel so far behind this year. I hardly have anything bought for Christmas. I have been looking but I haven't been finding any good deals lately. The only positive thing so far is that we have been faithfully putting money aside each month for Christmas.
Great job ladies! Putting money aside each month is just as good in my book, and one of my biggest challenges. Here is an update.....the truffles I bought will in no way make it to Rudy Day as planned. I guess self control is also one of my biggest challenges! 
Kelly - you are just enjoying the truffles now that you would have enjoyed on the past Rudy Days since you didn't have them then
I really think that ANYTHING that we do now has to help us come Christmastime. It does not matter if it is dollars in the bank or a few things in the closet. The purpose is to make our lives easier and as stress free as possible.