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vmcutshall

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Christmas shopping
« on: September 21, 2012, 08:47:38 am »
Has anyone started their Christmas shopping yet?

I have done some of mine so I am not pressed for money around Christmas time.

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Re: Christmas shopping
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2012, 09:23:03 am »
Haven't started shopping yet. I usually get more in the mood to do Christmas things after Halloween is over.

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Re: Christmas shopping
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2012, 01:04:43 pm »
I try to pick up things during the year that several people I know will like, then when Christmas gets close I go through and start deciding which person to give which gift.
THEN I go shopping and get for those that are left.
Really keeps from having to 'pull together' money at Christmas time.

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Re: Christmas shopping
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2012, 07:42:54 pm »
I have bought a couple things but not near everything!!! :D

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Re: Christmas shopping
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2012, 08:08:39 pm »
Actually I have not started yet, it never even crossed my mind to do so. It will probably be in november or something like that, I don't know yet.
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Re: Christmas shopping
« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2012, 08:42:41 pm »
I shop all year for Christmas, but I do like to go when all the Christmas stuff is out and just look and buy if I see something that someone might want.

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Re: Christmas shopping
« Reply #6 on: September 21, 2012, 10:32:36 pm »
Oh yeah--I've been shopping since the first of June, a bit at a time; also began making some things at about that time, too.  I don't want to go thru what I've gone thru the last couple of years.  If I start early I don't end up chasing my tail (which isn't nearly as much fun as it sounds.)

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Re: Christmas shopping
« Reply #7 on: September 21, 2012, 11:08:57 pm »
I havent started my shopping yet but i have started making list for other and brain storming
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Re: Christmas shopping
« Reply #8 on: September 21, 2012, 11:09:30 pm »
I was done with my shopping in July except for my son's Christmas ornament And everything is wrap. :)

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Re: Christmas shopping
« Reply #9 on: September 22, 2012, 12:58:15 am »
I usually start my holiday shopping by now to avoid the crowds but this year it's going to have to wait until November  :-

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Re: Christmas shopping
« Reply #10 on: September 22, 2012, 02:11:39 am »
Nope, but it's around this time of the year that I start looking for things to get people.  If my mom really loves a series on TV, I start looking up prices and deals and put it on a list so I can discuss it later with the other members of the family. 

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Re: Christmas shopping
« Reply #11 on: September 22, 2012, 07:53:32 am »
I shop all year long.  It doesn't make financial sense to wait, for me.  When I see a huge clearance sale, I check it out.  Last weekend, Tuesday Morning had all of their clearance items an additional 40% off.  I got some wooden toy sets that are normally $35 each for $7 each.  I stick it all in my closet and Christmastime always ends up being fun for less! 

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Re: Christmas shopping
« Reply #12 on: September 22, 2012, 08:49:49 am »
I haven't started Christmas Shopping yet. But I have started Pampered Chef so I can increase my income so there will be presents under the tree. I've also slashed a lot of bills by shopping around for trash, phone, cell phone, internet providers that offer cheaper prices. I think I'll be saving more than $1000+ a year due to my changes. On trash alone, which I switched yesterday, I'll save nearly 300/year!

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Re: Christmas shopping
« Reply #13 on: September 22, 2012, 09:01:37 am »
I prefer to shop throughout the year because less crowds, not so cold, can watch for bargains.  The winter brings so many more added expenses for us - holidays, annual property tax and car insurance premiums, heating.  My biggest problem is just deciding what to get.

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Re: Christmas shopping
« Reply #14 on: September 22, 2012, 10:29:12 am »
I have not even started thinking about Christmas yet.
That's actually one thing I don't like about Christmas. Everyone gets so wrapped up in the presents aspect of it.
Wait until after Thanksgiving! Enjoy autumn...don't rush in to Christmas.

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