MarkdownQueen Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 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!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffkin79 Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magickallight Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbdinos Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 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.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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanaBanana Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Not very far at all I have 5 kids and have only bought 2 gifts.. so I have a looooooooooong way to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunni0913 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I am officially done shopping!!! I finished yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allshoppedout Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudreyNicole Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 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 giftSister #1- 1 giftHusband - I have a few things but I still have several things to pick up for him, and his stocking presents tooDS7 - 3 more giftsDS6 - 3 more giftsDH's Boss - NO idea Dad - DONESister #2 - DONEBest Friend's DD - DONEBest Friend's DS - DONEBest 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 giftHusband - 2 more gifts and Stocking presentsDS6 - 1 more gift DH's Boss - NO idea DS7 - DONEDad - DONESister #1- DONESister #2 - DONEMom's BF - DONEBest Friend #1 - DONEBest Friend's DD - DONEBest Friend's DS - DONEBest Friend #2 - DONE (just need to pack and mail)DSs Teachers - DONE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugsette Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 maybe about 40-50% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allshoppedout Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Now, 4 days after my last post.....I am about 45% done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scanner420 Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 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%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywarmbluefleece Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoppingChick13 Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridasun5 Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugsette Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 wow 200+ that's alot!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allshoppedout Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberj365 Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I have no idea what to buy! My family is so hard to buy for! I'm maybe 30% done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allshoppedout Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsa3janes Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abentley Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyLaRue Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scanner420 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Got my second DD done with the exception of one gift. Also took advantage of TRU's Bakugan sale and got some stuff for both my DS's! I'm about 25-29% done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckynutmeg Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) Completely finished. But then again, my family is exchanging gifts at Thanksgiving, as Christmas is the "in-laws" holiday this year. Can't wait to see my brother's face when he opens the box to see a talking Achmed the Dead Terrorist doll !!!!!!!!!! :-D Edited November 24, 2009 by luckynutmeg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dullestbear Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 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.LOL same here done and wrapped but still going out. Love the rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allshoppedout Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 AFTER TODAY ~~ A STELLAR BF http://bestsmileys.com/christmas2/9.gifI am 99% done just may need a few small things i.e. a forgotten bag of kisses for a candy jar, a special ornament...or photo album...I AM SO EXCITED. Now I can focus on getting the house in order & done decorating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oo7chris Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Completely finished. But then again, my family is exchanging gifts at Thanksgiving, as Christmas is the "in-laws" holiday this year.Can't wait to see my brother's face when he opens the box to see a talking Achmed the Dead Terrorist doll !!!!!!!!!! :-DIf you don't mind my asking...where did you find the doll? That sound's awesome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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