How far along are you in your shopping? - Page 2

Illinoismom · **11-2-2009, 11:01 PM**

And if the money try doesn't bloom, I can always wait till the rich uncle gets out of the poor house

hockeyfanamo · **11-3-2009, 8:19 AM**

I'm currently at about 80% complete.
I need stocking stuffers for my DH, present for youngest niece, and one for my mother. Everyone else is taken care of!

angied64084 · **11-3-2009, 9:26 AM**

I'm about 30% done. But my idea list is pretty much complete, so now I'm just waiting for the ads to see what I can pick up on BF!

elena_398 · **11-3-2009, 9:32 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by toninjack

I am finished and everything is all wrapped.

Any sales I find now until Christmas will just be "extras".

I'm impressed. My shopping is just about done, BUT I haven't wrapped as yet. I'm thinking of starting that this week or next week.

purpleangel · **11-3-2009, 9:46 AM**

I have all the small items out of the way so I'm about 40% done. I usually try to hold off on the big tickets items until BF or later depending on the sales!

zoemariesmamma · **11-3-2009, 10:11 AM**

50% done with my list
100% done with my little sisters list
50% done with my big sisters list
They both hate to shop so I usually just buy, wrap and hand them a bill...I love to shop and every year I get just the gift I want!!!

sweetdiggity · **11-3-2009, 10:24 AM**

I'm pathetic this year. lol
Usually I get a few gifts in October, but so far I have nothing.
But, the BF ads are rolling out, Halloween is over, Christmas is appearing in stores, and I'm in the mood to shop!

So I'll be shopping over the next few weeks.

jillandjustin · **11-3-2009, 1:59 PM**

Almost done except for the two people we get in the draw (my family does names out of a hat for the 10 adults), my next door neighbors (family of 5, usually get them a restaurant gift card that is handicap accesible, their daughter is in a wheelchair

), DH, and, of course, ME! HAHAHAHA.
Stupid hamsters took all my energy!

crystalp · **11-3-2009, 3:10 PM**

I havent started. I usually have a few by this time every year, but maybe I will be able to get some stuff this week.

tyreejames · **11-3-2009, 3:24 PM**

I just started this past Sunday. I still have a lot to do, but I'll be shopping from now until probably a week or so before Christmas.

fluffkin79 · **11-3-2009, 10:21 PM**

Thanks to all the toys I've found on clearance I am done shopping for holidays and birthdays for the rest of my natural life!

OK, not really. But the toy clearance sales have helped. I am probably about 50% done. I have a pretty good idea of what everyone on my side of the family is getting. I need to look through the toys I've collected and decided what to give DD4, I already have DD6 and DS figured out. As for the in-laws, well, maybe the BF ads will inspire me...

leefamily23 · **11-3-2009, 10:48 PM**

I got 1 gift so far. I've gone shopping twice and that is all I came up with! Unfortunately, I'll shop all of Nov and Dec but I buy a lot last minute because I tempt fate w/ just how low I can wait for a price to go.

Anyhow, I think by this time next week I'll have a second gift at least ordered. May not sound like much but it's "the big one" for my ds--- he wants a specific BMX bike that is about $450 and w/ that he'll only be getting a handful of other things. To get that purchased will leave me w/ a decent list still, but not a costly one if that makes sense.

angelashly · **11-12-2009, 2:51 PM**

I have one gift bought and delivered to me.

I have a list of stuff I want to by for people, but a few are movies and those types of things that will be cheaper on BF. My shopping usually starts with BF anyways.

So how much have you done?

Anything you are really excited to give?

How much more do you have to do?

AndreaInNC · **11-12-2009, 3:05 PM**

I started shopping 12/26/08. I'm probably about 80% done.

AudreyNicole · 4:40 PM

I am about 75% done. I plan to finish up on Black Friday. I have decided what I am getting, but just have to go do that. I still have to get:

Mom - 2 gifts (already got started, but need a few more things)
Mom's BF - 1 gift (already started, but need one more thing)
Best Friend #1 - 1 gift
Sister #1- 1 gift
Husband - I have a few things but I still have several things to pick up for him, and his stocking presents too
DS7 - 3 more gifts
DS6 - 3 more gifts
DH's Boss - NO idea

Dad - DONE
Sister #2 - DONE
Best Friend's DD - DONE
Best Friend's DS - DONE
Best Friend #2 - DONE (just need to pack and mail)
DSs Teachers - DONE

I am really excited to give our sons their Wii this year, and I am excited to give my mom the new dishes we got her. DH asked for a watch, and I think he will love the one I got, so I am anxious for him to have it

stacyk9 · **11-12-2009, 3:13 PM**

Started shopping? I'm almost done! I freak out if I'm not 95% done by Thanksgiving. I hate shopping in crowds, except on BF. That is the only day of the year I will subject myself to the craziness! I like to have everything done so I can just sit back and enjoy the holiday season peacefully.

micnic · **11-12-2009, 3:20 PM**

Almost done! We just picked up some bikes today for our twins, so that's their big gift out of the way. TRU said they might be sold out by the time bf comes around...

Husband - DONE!
DS6 - DONE!
DD6 - 1 gift (need to pick a cute movie)
Stepdaugter1 - 2 gifts left
Stepdaugter2 - 2 gifts left
Me - Ipod touch

bclvr61889 · **11-12-2009, 3:22 PM**

I start in January for after holiday bargains for next Christmas. I have a very large family so I try to save money where I can.

nikkilugi · **11-12-2009, 3:24 PM**

In total about 80% done. I have bought the major gifts for my boys. I still need things for my dd and dh. The rest of my family including parents, grandparent, nieces and nephews, and cousins are 95% done!

sprocket31 · **11-12-2009, 3:33 PM**

I'm about 70% complete. Waiting mainly for a good deal on the wii!!!!!!!

angelashly · **11-12-2009, 3:33 PM**

Wow I am in such awe of you ladies.

Thumper501 · **11-12-2009, 3:38 PM**

I have one thing for my neice and something for my mom, but that is it. I love to shop during the holidays so I will be shopping alot very very soon!

jade6700 · **11-12-2009, 3:47 PM**

I have a few things for my boys that I got on clearance throughout the year. I've been really itching to get busy on Christmas shopping though. There is so much more to do! Last night I got all excited because I saw something on QVC that I know my boys will LOVE! They're called Magformers. I can't wait for them to open that Christmas morning. Also we're getting my 9 year old his first electric guitar. I know he'll be so excited! I can't wait!!!

tn20 · **11-12-2009, 4:25 PM**

I have most of my shopping done...

DS7: DONE, except maybe a couple more DS games if I can find a good deal.
DS3: DONE, unless I find a great deal on some more Thomas trains to go with his train table
DFosterS2: DONE, unless WM has MegaBlocks for $10 again this year
DFosterD3months: DONE and then some
DNiece: DONE
Mom, Sister, BIL, and Step-dad: DONE

DH: I have nothing for yet, and don't know what I'm even getting him... his wish list keeps changing
Dad and step-mom: Nothing yet and I don't know what I'm getting them
Grandparents: Nothing yet and I don't know what I'm getting them
MIL: We were going to get her a Nintendo DS, but DH's hours got cut WAY back (only working 7 days this whole month), so we can't afford to spend that much on one person, so now I have no idea!
Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Friends, Neighbors: They all get homemade fudge, cookies, pumpkin/banana nut/zucchini breads, so that won't be done until I make the on Dec 23rd.

Yikes! I'm glad OP posted this! I thought I was a whole lot closer to done than I really am! Ok, so I change my answer... I'm about half done.

georgiapeach717 · **11-12-2009, 4:29 PM**

for the first time in my LIFE as a mom I am 80% done with my kids before thanksgiving!!! that has NEVER happened before!!! LOL!!!

everyone else i havent even started yet.

AudreyNicole · **11-12-2009, 4:35 PM**

I am feeling quite accomplished. This is the farthest I have been in my shopping EVER at this time of year. It does help that I started in July. Everything I have is wrapped too, cause I have 3 very nosey boys here (2 little and 1 big one!) LOL! I don't know what I am going to do with my time when I am finished shopping. LOL!

Mikesgirl · **11-12-2009, 4:39 PM**

After I go to the TRU 2 day sale tomorrow evening I will be officially done with DSS13 and DD9. I still need 2 accessories (slide and skateboard) for the zhu zhu and a winter coat for the child we pick off the Angel Tree. Dh is done and then some and just need a couple of movies for my mom and for my stepdad i need to get him a beard and mustache trimmer then I am done unless I find something someone can't live without on BF..

elena_398 · **11-12-2009, 4:42 PM**

I am 99% DONE! I honestly don't need to go out on BF but still heading out. This is where I over buy. lol.

AudreyNicole · **11-12-2009, 6:03 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by jade6700

I have a few things for my boys that I got on clearance throughout the year. I've been really itching to get busy on Christmas shopping though. There is so much more to do! Last night I got all excited because I saw something on QVC that I know my boys will LOVE! They're called Magformers. I can't wait for them to open that Christmas morning. Also we're getting my 9 year old his first electric guitar. I know he'll be so excited! I can't wait!!!

I just looked those up on QVC and I am SO ordering them. My sons will love them too! Thanks for sharing!

leefamily23 · **11-12-2009, 9:02 PM**

I've bought 3 gifts only.....2 small ones and 1 big one.

I don't buy for many people.....so the price of the big one (for my ds) it puts me at 50% done money wise. I am happy to have his most wanted and big item ordered and paid for. Now I'm just hoping they don't deliver it when he's home as he thinks I won't be buying it for him.

11-2-2009, 11:01 PM	#31
Illinoismom No reindeer games for me Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,403	And if the money try doesn't bloom, I can always wait till the rich uncle gets out of the poor house __________________ You have to accept whatever comes, and the only important thing is that you meet it with the best you have to give! These are my views and do not reflect any one person here on Gottadeal but me

11-3-2009, 1:59 PM	#38
jillandjustin It's time to play the music... Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Southern CT Posts: 207	Almost done except for the two people we get in the draw (my family does names out of a hat for the 10 adults), my next door neighbors (family of 5, usually get them a restaurant gift card that is handicap accesible, their daughter is in a wheelchair ), DH, and, of course, ME! HAHAHAHA. Stupid hamsters took all my energy! __________________

11-12-2009, 3:07 PM	#45
AudreyNicole Member Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 247	I am about 75% done. I plan to finish up on Black Friday. I have decided what I am getting, but just have to go do that. I still have to get: Mom - 2 gifts (already got started, but need a few more things) Mom's BF - 1 gift (already started, but need one more thing) Best Friend #1 - 1 gift Sister #1- 1 gift Husband - I have a few things but I still have several things to pick up for him, and his stocking presents too DS7 - 3 more gifts DS6 - 3 more gifts DH's Boss - NO idea Dad - DONE Sister #2 - DONE Best Friend's DD - DONE Best Friend's DS - DONE Best Friend #2 - DONE (just need to pack and mail) DSs Teachers - DONE I am really excited to give our sons their Wii this year, and I am excited to give my mom the new dishes we got her. DH asked for a watch, and I think he will love the one I got, so I am anxious for him to have it __________________ Audrey SAHM to Logan (7) and Joshua (6) 4 days til Black Friday! 33 days til Santa Comes! Last edited by AudreyNicole; 11-12-2009 at 4:40 PM.

11-12-2009, 3:33 PM	#50
sprocket31 Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 65	I'm about 70% complete. Waiting mainly for a good deal on the wii!!!!!!! __________________ A mind stretched by a new idea will never regain its original dimension.

11-12-2009, 4:29 PM	#55
georgiapeach717 Member Joined: Oct 2009 Location: north georgia Posts: 695	for the first time in my LIFE as a mom I am 80% done with my kids before thanksgiving!!! that has NEVER happened before!!! LOL!!! everyone else i havent even started yet. __________________ Robin, wife of Brian and stay at home mommy of a 5 and 2 year old!!

11-3-2009, 8:19 AM	#32
hockeyfanamo Member Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Central TX Posts: 363	I'm currently at about 80% complete. I need stocking stuffers for my DH, present for youngest niece, and one for my mother. Everyone else is taken care of!

11-3-2009, 9:26 AM	#33
angied64084 Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 36	I'm about 30% done. But my idea list is pretty much complete, so now I'm just waiting for the ads to see what I can pick up on BF!

11-3-2009, 9:46 AM	#35
purpleangel Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 38	I have all the small items out of the way so I'm about 40% done. I usually try to hold off on the big tickets items until BF or later depending on the sales!

11-3-2009, 10:11 AM	#36
zoemariesmamma Member Joined: Nov 2005 Location: southern indiana Posts: 479	50% done with my list 100% done with my little sisters list 50% done with my big sisters list They both hate to shop so I usually just buy, wrap and hand them a bill...I love to shop and every year I get just the gift I want!!!

11-3-2009, 10:24 AM	#37
sweetdiggity Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 136	I'm pathetic this year. lol Usually I get a few gifts in October, but so far I have nothing. But, the BF ads are rolling out, Halloween is over, Christmas is appearing in stores, and I'm in the mood to shop! So I'll be shopping over the next few weeks.

11-3-2009, 3:10 PM	#39
crystalp Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 58	I havent started. I usually have a few by this time every year, but maybe I will be able to get some stuff this week.

11-3-2009, 3:24 PM	#40
tyreejames Member Joined: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 49	I just started this past Sunday. I still have a lot to do, but I'll be shopping from now until probably a week or so before Christmas.

11-3-2009, 10:21 PM	#41
fluffkin79 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: WI Posts: 532	Thanks to all the toys I've found on clearance I am done shopping for holidays and birthdays for the rest of my natural life! OK, not really. But the toy clearance sales have helped. I am probably about 50% done. I have a pretty good idea of what everyone on my side of the family is getting. I need to look through the toys I've collected and decided what to give DD4, I already have DD6 and DS figured out. As for the in-laws, well, maybe the BF ads will inspire me...

11-3-2009, 10:48 PM	#42
leefamily23 Member Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 580	I got 1 gift so far. I've gone shopping twice and that is all I came up with! Unfortunately, I'll shop all of Nov and Dec but I buy a lot last minute because I tempt fate w/ just how low I can wait for a price to go. Anyhow, I think by this time next week I'll have a second gift at least ordered. May not sound like much but it's "the big one" for my ds--- he wants a specific BMX bike that is about $450 and w/ that he'll only be getting a handful of other things. To get that purchased will leave me w/ a decent list still, but not a costly one if that makes sense.

11-12-2009, 2:51 PM	#43
angelashly Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 48	I have one gift bought and delivered to me. I have a list of stuff I want to by for people, but a few are movies and those types of things that will be cheaper on BF. My shopping usually starts with BF anyways. So how much have you done? Anything you are really excited to give? How much more do you have to do?

11-12-2009, 3:05 PM	#44
AndreaInNC Marching Band Mom! Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Apex NC Posts: 4,185	I started shopping 12/26/08. I'm probably about 80% done.

11-12-2009, 3:13 PM	#46
stacyk9 Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 143	Started shopping? I'm almost done! I freak out if I'm not 95% done by Thanksgiving. I hate shopping in crowds, except on BF. That is the only day of the year I will subject myself to the craziness! I like to have everything done so I can just sit back and enjoy the holiday season peacefully.

11-12-2009, 3:20 PM	#47
micnic Member Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 83	Almost done! We just picked up some bikes today for our twins, so that's their big gift out of the way. TRU said they might be sold out by the time bf comes around... Husband - DONE! DS6 - DONE! DD6 - 1 gift (need to pick a cute movie) Stepdaugter1 - 2 gifts left Stepdaugter2 - 2 gifts left Me - Ipod touch

11-12-2009, 3:22 PM	#48
bclvr61889 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 19	I start in January for after holiday bargains for next Christmas. I have a very large family so I try to save money where I can.

11-12-2009, 3:24 PM	#49
nikkilugi Member Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 893	In total about 80% done. I have bought the major gifts for my boys. I still need things for my dd and dh. The rest of my family including parents, grandparent, nieces and nephews, and cousins are 95% done!

11-12-2009, 3:38 PM	#52
Thumper501 Member Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Novi, MI Posts: 90	I have one thing for my neice and something for my mom, but that is it. I love to shop during the holidays so I will be shopping alot very very soon!

11-12-2009, 3:47 PM	#53
jade6700 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 151	I have a few things for my boys that I got on clearance throughout the year. I've been really itching to get busy on Christmas shopping though. There is so much more to do! Last night I got all excited because I saw something on QVC that I know my boys will LOVE! They're called Magformers. I can't wait for them to open that Christmas morning. Also we're getting my 9 year old his first electric guitar. I know he'll be so excited! I can't wait!!!

11-12-2009, 4:25 PM	#54
tn20 Member Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 139	I have most of my shopping done... DS7: DONE, except maybe a couple more DS games if I can find a good deal. DS3: DONE, unless I find a great deal on some more Thomas trains to go with his train table DFosterS2: DONE, unless WM has MegaBlocks for $10 again this year DFosterD3months: DONE and then some DNiece: DONE Mom, Sister, BIL, and Step-dad: DONE DH: I have nothing for yet, and don't know what I'm even getting him... his wish list keeps changing Dad and step-mom: Nothing yet and I don't know what I'm getting them Grandparents: Nothing yet and I don't know what I'm getting them MIL: We were going to get her a Nintendo DS, but DH's hours got cut WAY back (only working 7 days this whole month), so we can't afford to spend that much on one person, so now I have no idea! Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Friends, Neighbors: They all get homemade fudge, cookies, pumpkin/banana nut/zucchini breads, so that won't be done until I make the on Dec 23rd. Yikes! I'm glad OP posted this! I thought I was a whole lot closer to done than I really am! Ok, so I change my answer... I'm about half done.

11-12-2009, 4:35 PM	#56
AudreyNicole Member Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 247	I am feeling quite accomplished. This is the farthest I have been in my shopping EVER at this time of year. It does help that I started in July. Everything I have is wrapped too, cause I have 3 very nosey boys here (2 little and 1 big one!) LOL! I don't know what I am going to do with my time when I am finished shopping. LOL! __________________ Audrey SAHM to Logan (7) and Joshua (6) 4 days til Black Friday! 33 days til Santa Comes!

11-12-2009, 4:39 PM	#57
Mikesgirl Member Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 431	After I go to the TRU 2 day sale tomorrow evening I will be officially done with DSS13 and DD9. I still need 2 accessories (slide and skateboard) for the zhu zhu and a winter coat for the child we pick off the Angel Tree. Dh is done and then some and just need a couple of movies for my mom and for my stepdad i need to get him a beard and mustache trimmer then I am done unless I find something someone can't live without on BF..

11-12-2009, 4:42 PM	#58
elena_398 Member Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 16,769	I am 99% DONE! I honestly don't need to go out on BF but still heading out. This is where I over buy. lol.

11-12-2009, 9:02 PM	#60
leefamily23 Member Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 580	I've bought 3 gifts only.....2 small ones and 1 big one. I don't buy for many people.....so the price of the big one (for my ds) it puts me at 50% done money wise. I am happy to have his most wanted and big item ordered and paid for. Now I'm just hoping they don't deliver it when he's home as he thinks I won't be buying it for him.