How far along are you in your shopping? - Page 3

MarkdownQueen · **11-13-2009, 12:07 AM**

I am about 70% finished with my shopping. I started in July and I am trying to finish no later than the first week in December. I can't wait until Christmas because my boys are very excited with whatever they get. They yell scream and really have a good time on Christmas day. Every year they say "This is the best Christmas ever!"

fluffkin79 · **11-13-2009, 10:56 PM**

I am probably about 50%, but that was the easy half - mostly my kids! About half of what I have left is waiting for BF, the rest are the ones where we should give a gift but I have no idea what. Now I am itching to shake my kids off long enough to pull their gifts out of hiding and get them wrapped.

magickallight · **11-14-2009, 2:44 AM**

I have always stated the day after Christmas for the next year - but this year we have had so many changes in the family and my health has been (not so great) that I have been totally unmotivated!

My kids (now grown) except for one that is 13 are going to be devastated come Christmas as they are used to 200 + things surrounding the tree (and into other rooms)... but this year - not going to be that way... I am starting to shop little by little now that the sales are getting good - but to say I am anywhere NEAR done (or even started) would be the understatement of the year!

jbdinos · **11-14-2009, 5:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by stacyk9

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.

Me too!!! the parents and in laws are usually the hardest to buy for but I picked up those gifts last night...

Now my sister and her family are half done.... and my oldest DD/SIL are half done

But I know what I am getting for everyone but my sister and her hubby... just waiting on the right deals to come along ...

Tonight and tomorrow is wrapping time while the men and boys are in the woods hunting

JanaBanana · **11-14-2009, 10:16 PM**

Not very far at all

I have 5 kids and have only bought 2 gifts.. so I have a looooooooooong way to go...

sunni0913 · **11-16-2009, 12:05 AM**

I am officially done shopping!!! I finished yesterday.

allshoppedout · **11-16-2009, 12:22 AM**

Well on 11/2 I had nothing at all ......in the last 14 days I got my shopping to the point where I am
30% done. Still not happy with that, but it is better than nothing

AudreyNicole · **11-20-2009, 6:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by AudreyNicole

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

YAY! I am almost done!

My list now looks like this:

Mom - 1 more gift
Husband - 2 more gifts and Stocking presents
DS6 - 1 more gift
DH's Boss - NO idea

DS7 - DONE
Dad - DONE
Sister #1- DONE
Sister #2 - DONE
Mom's BF - DONE
Best Friend #1 - DONE
Best Friend's DD - DONE
Best Friend's DS - DONE
Best Friend #2 - DONE (just need to pack and mail)
DSs Teachers - DONE

bugsette · **11-20-2009, 6:22 PM**

maybe about 40-50%

allshoppedout · **11-20-2009, 7:32 PM**

Now, 4 days after my last post.....I am about 45% done

Scanner420 · **11-21-2009, 3:34 AM**

Got my DD-7 done yesterday! Also got some gifts for both DS and my other DD! Percentage wise, I'd guess I'd call it 15-18%.

mywarmbluefleece · **11-21-2009, 8:22 AM**

I usually try to finish by Thanksgiving, but I've only bought a few of the small gifts for my Secret Santa and that's it. I really hate crowds and wish I got it done sooner.

ShoppingChick13 · **11-21-2009, 1:21 PM**

I am almost Done with DH's side of the family. I just need a pair of 2T jeans for our nephew and to replace the batteries in the watches for his Dad and his Dad's wife, they are vintage watches of their favorite sports team.

I have only 2 gifts for DH, my Mom and DH and I are getting my Dad and Ipod Touch so he will be easy to shop for, I just have to pick up that and stocking stuffers for him. I am still working on my Mom and figuring out what to get my brother who just transferred to Germany.

I have the gift for DH's boss and I am almost done shopping for my "Giving Tree" children.

Wow, I guess I am doing better than I thought I was.

floridasun5 · **11-21-2009, 3:48 PM**

I finally just bought my first Christmas present a few days ago because I found it online cheaper than in stores, or on BF. The rest of my gifts are being picked up on BF and I should be done after that day. Nothing urgent and no doorbusters, but I'll be headed out mid morning to get some basic, cheap things I need.

bugsette · **11-21-2009, 5:19 PM**

wow 200+ that's alot!!!!!!!!!!

allshoppedout · **11-21-2009, 9:55 PM**

WHERE ARE you little elves this Saturday, it has been s l o w on GD everytime I've checked in.

You all must be a scurrying around for zhu-zhu's or decorating or wrapping LOL

I cannot, kids won't leave me be, LOL.

amberj365 · **11-22-2009, 5:00 PM**

I have no idea what to buy! My family is so hard to buy for!

I'm maybe 30% done.

allshoppedout · **11-22-2009, 5:47 PM**

Very pleased.... After today, we are about 60% done and I think that is great, since we have not even hit Turkey day itself, let alone Black Friday!

vsa3janes · **11-22-2009, 7:23 PM**

95% done. Need a gift card for stepdad, and trying to find a deal on a pocket video camera for dd. Oh, a couple stocking stuffers for dgs.

abentley · **11-22-2009, 7:45 PM**

I think I am about 95% finished. Stockings and a few impulse buys and I should be good! Now I need the focus to wrap!

JohnnyLaRue · **11-22-2009, 8:13 PM**

Nothing done. Pffft like I have time...

Besides I don't think my USA friends are getting gifts this year for others as most are hurting economically and I'll be long gone before the 25th. My CDN friends have said they want nothing and just mail them a little something when I am overseas.

Soooo I'll get myself a little gift (digital camera) and will be in Russia for X-mas and my main gf has told me not to buy anything. Just a few small trinkets if anything. Makes sense she says me giving nice gifts would reek of being a "rich arrogant westerner tossing my $$ around".

I think this is the first time for the holidays I am not buying gifts for anyone.

11-14-2009, 2:44 AM	#63
magickallight Member Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Fairhope, Alabama Posts: 2,157	I have always stated the day after Christmas for the next year - but this year we have had so many changes in the family and my health has been (not so great) that I have been totally unmotivated! My kids (now grown) except for one that is 13 are going to be devastated come Christmas as they are used to 200 + things surrounding the tree (and into other rooms)... but this year - not going to be that way... I am starting to shop little by little now that the sales are getting good - but to say I am anywhere NEAR done (or even started) would be the understatement of the year! __________________ Time to Think CHRISTMAS!

11-14-2009, 10:16 PM	#65
JanaBanana Member Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 254	Not very far at all I have 5 kids and have only bought 2 gifts.. so I have a looooooooooong way to go... __________________ My Home For Christmas 2008 http://mommyoftlca.tripod.com/Cmas08index.html

11-16-2009, 12:05 AM	#66
sunni0913 Is it Black Friday yet?? Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Granite City, Illinois Posts: 406	I am officially done shopping!!! I finished yesterday. __________________ " I love being married. It's so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life"

11-16-2009, 12:22 AM	#67
allshoppedout I Luv Country Music Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,141	Well on 11/2 I had nothing at all ......in the last 14 days I got my shopping to the point where I am 30% done. Still not happy with that, but it is better than nothing __________________ KEITH URBAN: PHENONMENAL 8-13-09 PITTSBURGH & 5-9-09 State College STEELERS 6 x Superbowl Champs GO PENS~Stanley Cup Champs! ~32 days till Xmas, I wanna put my up

11-20-2009, 7:32 PM	#70
allshoppedout I Luv Country Music Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,141	Now, 4 days after my last post.....I am about 45% done __________________ KEITH URBAN: PHENONMENAL 8-13-09 PITTSBURGH & 5-9-09 State College STEELERS 6 x Superbowl Champs GO PENS~Stanley Cup Champs! ~32 days till Xmas, I wanna put my up

11-13-2009, 12:07 AM	#61
MarkdownQueen Member Joined: Sep 2009 Location: West Palm Beach, Fl Posts: 42	I am about 70% finished with my shopping. I started in July and I am trying to finish no later than the first week in December. I can't wait until Christmas because my boys are very excited with whatever they get. They yell scream and really have a good time on Christmas day. Every year they say "This is the best Christmas ever!"

11-13-2009, 10:56 PM	#62
fluffkin79 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: WI Posts: 532	I am probably about 50%, but that was the easy half - mostly my kids! About half of what I have left is waiting for BF, the rest are the ones where we should give a gift but I have no idea what. Now I am itching to shake my kids off long enough to pull their gifts out of hiding and get them wrapped.

11-20-2009, 6:22 PM	#69
bugsette Member Joined: Oct 2005 Location: oh Posts: 4,977	maybe about 40-50%

11-21-2009, 3:34 AM	#71
Scanner420 GD's Resident Carolina Panther Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Between a rock and a hard place! Posts: 1,451	Got my DD-7 done yesterday! Also got some gifts for both DS and my other DD! Percentage wise, I'd guess I'd call it 15-18%. __________________ GD's #1 Phillies Fan!!

11-21-2009, 8:22 AM	#72
mywarmbluefleece Member Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 1,923	I usually try to finish by Thanksgiving, but I've only bought a few of the small gifts for my Secret Santa and that's it. I really hate crowds and wish I got it done sooner.

11-21-2009, 1:21 PM	#73
ShoppingChick13 Member Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 11	I am almost Done with DH's side of the family. I just need a pair of 2T jeans for our nephew and to replace the batteries in the watches for his Dad and his Dad's wife, they are vintage watches of their favorite sports team. I have only 2 gifts for DH, my Mom and DH and I are getting my Dad and Ipod Touch so he will be easy to shop for, I just have to pick up that and stocking stuffers for him. I am still working on my Mom and figuring out what to get my brother who just transferred to Germany. I have the gift for DH's boss and I am almost done shopping for my "Giving Tree" children. Wow, I guess I am doing better than I thought I was.

11-21-2009, 3:48 PM	#74
floridasun5 Member Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 330	I finally just bought my first Christmas present a few days ago because I found it online cheaper than in stores, or on BF. The rest of my gifts are being picked up on BF and I should be done after that day. Nothing urgent and no doorbusters, but I'll be headed out mid morning to get some basic, cheap things I need.

11-21-2009, 5:19 PM	#75
bugsette Member Joined: Oct 2005 Location: oh Posts: 4,977	wow 200+ that's alot!!!!!!!!!!

11-21-2009, 9:55 PM	#76
allshoppedout I Luv Country Music Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,141	WHERE ARE you little elves this Saturday, it has been s l o w on GD everytime I've checked in. You all must be a scurrying around for zhu-zhu's or decorating or wrapping LOL I cannot, kids won't leave me be, LOL. __________________ KEITH URBAN: PHENONMENAL 8-13-09 PITTSBURGH & 5-9-09 State College STEELERS 6 x Superbowl Champs GO PENS~Stanley Cup Champs! ~32 days till Xmas, I wanna put my up

11-22-2009, 5:00 PM	#77
amberj365 Member Joined: Oct 2009 Location: West TN Posts: 12	I have no idea what to buy! My family is so hard to buy for! I'm maybe 30% done.

11-22-2009, 5:47 PM	#78
allshoppedout I Luv Country Music Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,141	Very pleased.... After today, we are about 60% done and I think that is great, since we have not even hit Turkey day itself, let alone Black Friday! __________________ KEITH URBAN: PHENONMENAL 8-13-09 PITTSBURGH & 5-9-09 State College STEELERS 6 x Superbowl Champs GO PENS~Stanley Cup Champs! ~32 days till Xmas, I wanna put my up

11-22-2009, 7:23 PM	#79
vsa3janes There is always Hope... Joined: May 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 7,577	95% done. Need a gift card for stepdad, and trying to find a deal on a pocket video camera for dd. Oh, a couple stocking stuffers for dgs.

11-22-2009, 7:45 PM	#80
abentley Member Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Southern Utah Posts: 1,622	I think I am about 95% finished. Stockings and a few impulse buys and I should be good! Now I need the focus to wrap!

11-22-2009, 8:13 PM	#81
JohnnyLaRue Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Currently residing on the Left Coast Posts: 2,040	Nothing done. Pffft like I have time... Besides I don't think my USA friends are getting gifts this year for others as most are hurting economically and I'll be long gone before the 25th. My CDN friends have said they want nothing and just mail them a little something when I am overseas. Soooo I'll get myself a little gift (digital camera) and will be in Russia for X-mas and my main gf has told me not to buy anything. Just a few small trinkets if anything. Makes sense she says me giving nice gifts would reek of being a "rich arrogant westerner tossing my $$ around". I think this is the first time for the holidays I am not buying gifts for anyone.