Gift list.....

Subject: Gift list..... Mon 18 Feb 2008, 2:59 pm

Its the middle of Febuary,,,,,do you have your Christmas list finished????
'I know,,you are thinking I am crazy,,,and your right,,most of the time...!LOL
BUT,,now is the time I feel,,to be thinking of things for the big gift giving holiday.Such as ,,Im putting back materials on sale to make some quilts for my sons this comming year,,I so wanted to last year but with the remodeling we just couldnt get to it.
Valentines day is over and some are clearance on items,,I saw red hair bows with hearts on them at the dollar store,,,they would be great stocking stuffers,,,didnt say Valentines on them,,just pretty bows with hearts!
Also saw red cups and paper plates and napkins,,,Christmas colors...St.Patrick days comming also..gonna try to grab the green stuff.
Stuffed animals holding hearts could work also as gifts. I get coupons at times from Joanns and Hobby Lobby,,I need use these for gifts too..my grandson loves trains sets and race tracks...they can run up some big money,,,sometimes these coupons are for 40% off an item!

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Good thinking Donna...I can't say as I have thought along the lines of colors working for other holiday's...clever!

I hav started my Christmas shopping and idea list! I actually have a few people done!! I think I'm off to a good start!

Subject: Re: Gift list..... Mon 18 Feb 2008, 5:17 pm

I have collected several stocking stuffers .. done ..
I use the red and green from Christmas for Valentines and St Patrick day

next Monday its only 10 months to Christmas LOL
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Subject: Re: Gift list..... Mon 18 Feb 2008, 6:46 pm

Sheesh ladies!!! Give us some breathing space Razz

J/K

But you're actually smart to start organizing and preparing early. It saves money and headaches in the long-run. DH has informed me that we'll only be buying for the kids this coming Christmas, a family decision by the in-laws, this will make life so much easier and CHEAPER Cheerleader

I often find adults (especially the men) harder to choose a gift for, we took an easy route last year and gave them all the same thing, a giftcard each for a music/dvd store.
DH does not get involved with Christmas gift-shopping for the family, he just gets something for me....I should be so lucky....lol.

Shopping after all Holidays is always a good time for bargains. I've thought a little about it, ideas and such, but haven't actually started yet as I've been concentrating on other things and I needed to recuperate from the Christmas just passed. Rolling Eyes

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Subject: Re: Gift list..... Mon 18 Feb 2008, 8:08 pm

Im creating a space in my closet to hide things as I buy them through out the year,,,its just my secret,,,,and,,everyone that reads this posting,,,lol

Subject: Re: Gift list..... Mon 18 Feb 2008, 10:39 pm

I have my Mom's and my niece done. I also have extra gifts for girls throughout the year
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Subject: Re: Gift list..... Mon 18 Feb 2008, 10:57 pm

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wow, you ladies are organized!! I'm having a hard time just getting through February!!! Rolling Eyes

I admire you all so!! I love you

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Subject: Re: Gift list..... Tue 19 Feb 2008, 8:52 am

The only person I don't know what I'm buying for is my husband. We actually started Christmas shopping right after last Christmas to get the deals.

We bought some really nice ornaments and my father is making us ornament hangers for them.

All the nieces are getting travel bags and I'm putting in all kinds of little gifts for them.

The parents get the usual - food and gift certificates.

Subject: Re: Gift list..... Mon 03 Mar 2008, 2:26 pm

I only have on gift done - my stepbrother.

I dont know what to do for everyone else just yet.
I may just start putting money aside for Christmas to come, so I dont feel so overwhelmed financially.

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Subject: Re: Gift list..... Mon 03 Mar 2008, 4:43 pm

Same here M,,I have a small amount going to a Christmas fund at work,,will probably have 400 to 500 at Christmas with it.I have one gift bouhgt although not sure if it will be a b'day gift or Christmas gift yet.

Subject: Re: Gift list..... Mon 03 Mar 2008, 6:43 pm

I was actually thinking about this over the last week. I won't have so many gifts to get for the family circle this year, kids only this year cheers

I have an extra-large empty coffee can which I'm going to decorate for this coming Christmas so it won't be MY treat jar but one for gifts for others. When DS pays his board every week (which isn't a lot) I'm going to put it into the jar. Then throughout the year I can use some to purchase any suitable gifts/bargains that I come across and later, towards the end of the year, I can use some for giftcards/vouchers for movies, books, restaurants, etc.
If there's any left, DH, DS and I can go out for dinner and a movie! Very Happy

Well...that's the plan...so far Razz

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Subject: Re: Gift list..... Mon 03 Mar 2008, 7:44 pm

good plans skin
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Skin...sounds like a plan. I am having trouble buying early for any kids this year. As mine are getting older there tastes change quickly...princess is cool one day and not the next...now she's into horses...who knows what's next?!?!?!?

Subject: Re: Gift list..... Fri 07 Mar 2008, 11:20 pm

Well, I ordered my first Christmas 2008 gift yesterday! I've found this great online discount store, much cheaper than normal retail and if I wait until what I'm interested in pops up on their 'Free Shipping' specials it's the best value.
I've ordered very nice aviator sunglasses for DS...R.R.P. is $70. I've ordered them at $19.95 with FREE shipping. He will use them as it's summertime here at Christmas. I'll probably also get him new swim-shorts and now would be a good time as summer clothing is on clearance sales everywhere now.
Another item I've seen to tie it all together is a fantastic beach towel on ebay featuring a giant dragon, he loves dragons and I'd never seen one on a beach towel so I'll keep an eye on the ones up for auction Wink

This online store also sells imported cd's for $9.95, that's less than half the price in regular stores and they often pop up on the FREE shipping specials too! A few of those will make great gifts this year.
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