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Title: Is Anyone Else Already Making Plans for Christmas?
Post by: dauna on June 20, 2012, 06:02:07 pm
The calendar says it's the first day of summer, but I already have sugarplums dancing in my head.  I've already gotten a Christmas cross-stitch book in the mail and am beginnng to browse websites for early gift ideas.  Does anyone else out there do any early shopping or get an early start on making gifts?
Title: Re: Is Anyone Else Already Making Plans for Christmas?
Post by: potluck6 on June 20, 2012, 07:40:28 pm
i don't start this early but some do.i think if i see something for someone might work like for my daughter,but my sons no.iknow at walgreens they had xmas stuff half off so i got cologne should of got some for someone else for next year. i did buy something for someone one year around this time but then forgot about it.so i will write stuff down somewhere so not to forget
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Post by: dreamyxo on June 20, 2012, 09:18:06 pm
Not making plans don't celebrate.
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Post by: lannl on June 20, 2012, 09:20:00 pm
I am trying to save points on some earning sites for Chritmas. I think about having enough for Christmas presents.
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Post by: alina6 on June 25, 2012, 06:35:05 pm
Kids last day of school was Friday, we are just starting to enjoy the summer. Maybe in a couple o fmonths we will turn to Christmas.
Title: Re: Is Anyone Else Already Making Plans for Christmas?
Post by: sdecaro558 on June 25, 2012, 06:37:03 pm
Goodness no.  The most planning I've done for Christmas was looking with some coworkers today at when it and other holidays fall, and then bemoaning the fact that it's on a Tuesday so we don't just get a long weekend out of it.
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Post by: bigedshult on June 25, 2012, 07:19:38 pm
 no. We don't start  get ready for Christmas last October.that's when I think he's just thought order catalogs for Christmas. Christmas time is that after that time you started shopping July was up early next January! So I will start looking the thing about Christmas  October or November.
Title: Re: Is Anyone Else Already Making Plans for Christmas?
Post by: ShadeTree on July 01, 2012, 05:46:40 pm
Nope, not at all. I have no plans honestly, never do. I don't think I'll even do any decorating this year. I might just set up some lights indoors this year, and none outside. I love the holiday lights, so that's probably the only thing I'll do (which is really the only thing I do every year).
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Post by: SherylsShado on July 01, 2012, 07:28:28 pm
I've already bought my cat's their "big" Christmas gift, found an awesome price on some cat furniture on Ebay--got 2 different ones for the price of what one would have been at a pet store. :cat: It has got me in the mood to do Christmas BIG this year since we didn't have much of one last year.   
Title: Re: Is Anyone Else Already Making Plans for Christmas?
Post by: meg0694 on July 01, 2012, 08:50:44 pm
It's funny to see this on here today because I just asked my kids to start giving me a few ideas.  Love the holidays!!!
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Post by: inertia4 on July 02, 2012, 05:40:15 am
Well, even though years ago I used to prepare for Christmas around September, I have not ever thought about it in June or July at all. And the past 5 years or so, I only started to think about it in late October, early November. But hey, everyone does things different. I do believe that is it better to be prepared the not prepared at all.
Title: Re: Is Anyone Else Already Making Plans for Christmas?
Post by: ljrjess69 on July 02, 2012, 07:02:07 am
yep ive been keeping a list  of what family may need or want and putting back some money   :icon_rr:
Title: Re: Is Anyone Else Already Making Plans for Christmas?
Post by: davidf938 on July 02, 2012, 08:02:47 am
Absolutely not. It's just another day when you on't have family. People who keep reminding us of what we do9 not have are simply cruel.
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Post by: albefish on July 02, 2012, 08:36:56 am
I am not making plans yet but my children are making plans for me. LOL
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Post by: sarabtrayior on July 02, 2012, 08:54:45 am
You are much more organized than me, I'm just happy that's it almost the 4th of July and Christmas is months and months away!
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Post by: ninajay on July 02, 2012, 10:24:14 am
Nah, it's way too early too think about plans for Christmas
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Post by: gennjen on July 02, 2012, 10:35:20 am
No ! It's 5 months away. I usually do it 1 month before.
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Post by: yaayme on July 02, 2012, 11:03:01 am
LOL...No.
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Post by: didiinvent on July 02, 2012, 11:50:24 am
Too early to think about X-mass, but I will have some
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Post by: mperez7372 on July 02, 2012, 12:15:22 pm
I have to say I am already thinking about some paintings I want to do for Halloween!!!  I'm not gonna hate on your Christmas spirit!!
Title: Re: Is Anyone Else Already Making Plans for Christmas?
Post by: springsgardner on July 02, 2012, 12:38:37 pm
Usually, I try to start gathering presents for my kids in January when there are sales. That didn't happen this year. I still haven't started collecting them yet. I hope to get some money put together so that I can soon. I have 6 kids, so even a few presents each takes time.
Title: Re: Is Anyone Else Already Making Plans for Christmas?
Post by: jwilburn3 on July 02, 2012, 01:51:17 pm
Christmas for me is easy.  I give gift cards or get their lay-a-ways out.  My family is particular.
Title: Re: Is Anyone Else Already Making Plans for Christmas?
Post by: kolathegreat on July 02, 2012, 01:58:17 pm
you must take it one day at a time
Title: Re: Is Anyone Else Already Making Plans for Christmas?
Post by: SherylsShado on July 03, 2012, 09:15:25 pm
Absolutely not. It's just another day when you on't have family. People who keep reminding us of what we do9 not have are simply cruel.

I'm sorry for whatever the circumstance(s) you are going through at this time in your life.  Christmas doesn't have to be "just another day" though unless you really want it to be.  Certainly you have friends?  Perhaps you can think of some children whose parents are having a hard time and so the kids won't be having much of a Christmas...and help make their Christmas a little brighter?  Instead of focusing on what one doesn't have, be thankful for what one DOES have may brighten your holiday.  Be a "gift" to someone else who doesn't have any family and who might be feeling lonely during the holidays (whether it's someone in a nursing home, sick in the hospital, etc.)  You have the power to make not only your holiday season bright...but brighten it for others as well!! :peace:
Title: Re: Is Anyone Else Already Making Plans for Christmas?
Post by: springsgardner on July 03, 2012, 10:22:03 pm
Christmas for me is easy.  I give gift cards or get their lay-a-ways out.  My family is particular.

I think gift cards are a great idea, especially for people who are picky or are hard to buy for. I like the lay-a-way idea, too.