What is the earliest you start shopping for Christmas?

[Tessangel]

I may buy a few things here and there if I see them on sale or Clearence but mostly I start on BF!:g_dance:

[AuntJamelle]

I start seriously shopping/thinking about Christmas in June or early July.

I like to spread the spending out over a greater time period - plus if I decide to make any gifts that gives me plenty of time to pick up supplies and create!

I rarely buy gifts at after Christmas sales - just wrapping paper or maybe a new decorative item.

[SuperMommy]

Same here. I mostly wait for BF. But if I happen to see something during the year that I just can't pass up for someone I go ahead and get it. My earliest this year was a pearl necklace, braclet, and earring set I picked up for my mom back in June.
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[MarkRaby]

Last year, I bought a DVD box set in mid-October for my sister. That's the earliest time I've ever bought a Christmas present. But I go crazy between Thanksgiving and the week before Christmas.

-Mark-

[ChristmasShopping]

I picked up some christmas CD's to give as gifts last year in January. But normally start shopping this time of year!

[Jenniferharrison82]

I start thinking about christmas items in july/august. Then I try to have 90% bought by thanksgiving, so all my BF goodies are nice bonuses.

[erh12275]

I used to start in September but the last few years it's been Black Friday. The more kids I have the slower I get..lol.

[Gporter34]

BF every year. I do it all in one day and get it over with. That's the only time I have to think about it. Well, that's a lie.lol I start thinking about it about the first of October.lol

[geomacey]

December 25. :D I'll get online and check out any deals/discounts/etc. Last year I went to Kauffman's on December 26 with their $10 off $10 coupons and had 4 gifts done by 9:30am. I buy all year long.... makes it more interesting.

[MagMagoo]

I started in July. I'm done with my kids. On Black Friday, I'll hit Sears for my husband. :)

[2apples]

I start in August with a few things the others I buy in September.

[dealluvr]

june and july here

[alimfp]

Early November usually.

[Stowasser]

December 26th!

[starshine]

December 26th for me. I pick up stuff for the kids all year round. I'm always in the Christmas frame of mind!

[ebony0421]

I start the end of July only because my daughter's birthday is the beginning of August and I figure I can kill 2 birds with one stone.:g_thumbri

[drmy91]

I shop all year. Its easier on the checking account that way. My mom is the same way and she gets alot of stuff.

[rkcjwares]

I start the day after! I always have a stock pile of gifts in the closet! It comes in handy for kids Christmas exchangesthe next year,or b-days, etc!

[all4linkae]

Its in the back of my mind around Octoberish...but I don't start any serious shopping till BF. If I do anything any earlier than October or so, I always feel the need to just give it to my kids, LOL! I can't ever put it away!!

[cami_reardon]

December 26. Really, the family is so big, if I didn't start that early I'd be sunk.:violin: :egg:

[oldandintheway]

I start my Christmas shopping in January, but I'm seriously sick in the head :insane:. I normally have all my Christmas and Birthday gifts bought by April. But I still have to go shopping on BF :bounce_fl.

[pcsoon]

I usually start in January when target puts toys at 75% off.:)

[happysunshine28]

Around July, I am almost done with my kids, just a few more things unless they add something. Just getting started for everyone else.

[jadedmomof2]

Jan.1st

[elena_398]

Some of the items that I have wrapped already for my daughter were purchases I made the day after christmas from Walmart. Big clearance items that I wanted to get her but didn't want to pay full price. So I've had items stashed since then!

[darkkan]

I usually start when the ABC Distributing Fall catalog comes out, which is in early July here. It usually has Christmas items in it, so it gets me in the mood to start shopping. I get serious about it in later Sept/early Oct., and only have a few things left to buy by BF. That way, I can treat myself a little bit on this day!

[pumpkin255violet]

BF every year. I do it all in one day and get it over with. That's the only time I have to think about it. Well, that's a lie.lol I start thinking about it about the first of October.lol

I DO THE SAME THING!!! I DO IT ALL IN ONE DAY THEN SPEND THE REST OF THE TIME UNTIL XMAS WRAPPING IT ALL UP!LOL

[Gporter34]

I am a sucker when it comes to my kids, so, if I bought anything before BF I would cave in and give it to them. They know ahead of time that anything bought on BF is for Christmas only so they don't bother begging for it.

[timbermommy]

I start ALWAYS in at least october. Then i do a lot of shopping on BF.. i am a pretty obsessive christmas shopper! lol:g_thumble

[berry1014]

I started buying gifts here and there at the beginning of the summer. Found some real nice sweaters for my mom that wer marked down to $2.00 each.

[Kandy]

July.. and then after Christmas sale items are for birthdays

[best4less]

Usually I'll start in June but this year I was running a little behind. Didn't start until August.

[JazzMama]

I start "really" shopping mid-September.

[rgb]

I pick up a few things late October early November. But mostly I wait til BF. Some think I am crazy, but I love the hustle and bustle. It really puts me in the giving mood.

[elena_398]

I started to seriously look at the end of September. Buying things here and there since early October though