Illinoismom Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 And if the money try doesn't bloom, I can always wait till the rich uncle gets out of the poor house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyfanamo Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angied64084 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elena_398 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest purpleangel Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoemariesmamma Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 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!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdiggity Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillandjustin Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalp Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyreejames Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffkin79 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leefamily23 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelashly Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaInNC Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I started shopping 12/26/08. I'm probably about 80% done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudreyNicole Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 (edited) 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 :) Edited November 12, 2009 by AudreyNicole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacyk9 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micnic Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bclvr61889 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 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.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkilugi Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocket31 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I'm about 70% complete. Waiting mainly for a good deal on the wii!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelashly Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Wow I am in such awe of you ladies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper501 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 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! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jade6700 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 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!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tn20 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgiapeach717 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudreyNicole Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesgirl Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 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.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elena_398 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudreyNicole Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 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! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leefamily23 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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