amiller17 Posted October 6, 2005 Posted October 6, 2005 While shopping on black friday do you find yourself buying something you want and can't pass it up cause the price is SOOOO GREAT? Maybe treat youyrself to a gift for doing all the running on the busiest day of the year or does your spouse/significant other tell you to get what you want and he/she will pay for it? My mom hates to shop for me so I always end up picking out my own gift so to save her money I look on BF to see if there is something I want and I will get it and take it to here and say, "Here Mom this is what you just bought me for Christmas!" I do this for my birthday too since it is in December! Needless to say I am rarely surprised on either day but I don't have to take back something I don't like or worse keep something I don't like!!!
mrn8 Posted October 6, 2005 Posted October 6, 2005 Usually. Actually, it's usually something both my wife and I can enjoy.
ajbrowns Posted October 6, 2005 Posted October 6, 2005 I actually usually buy for myself/my house on BF. I find gifts along the way. Amie
brynnfromtheblock Posted October 6, 2005 Posted October 6, 2005 Always, last year it was a PDA, year before a computer
Steakgoddess Posted October 6, 2005 Posted October 6, 2005 For sure. I always grab a little something for myself. Merry Christmas to me!
vertigo Posted October 6, 2005 Posted October 6, 2005 Last year I went on a spree and bought everything for me.
amez74 Posted October 6, 2005 Posted October 6, 2005 Not a gift per say but I definitely pick up things that I want for the house, myself or dh just because it's a good price. Last year I got some small appliances, a very cool flashlight, sweat pants. Amy
buckwheat_jegc Posted October 7, 2005 Posted October 7, 2005 I'm SUPPOSED to be gift shopping for others, but I think that I get the best gifts--especially since my sons aren't old enough to get me presents, I get presents for me from them. I must say, they have really good taste when it comes to buying me presents. One of the overlooked perks of being a single parent.
tammyinCT Posted October 7, 2005 Posted October 7, 2005 i don't buy "gifts" but if there is a good deal on something i (or the house) needs, then i'll definitely pick it up.
elena_398 Posted October 7, 2005 Posted October 7, 2005 I've been known to buy gifts for myself then let the kids give it to me on christmas day. My mom did the same thing growing up. They never know what to get me and/or sizes. So I personally pick out what I want, then dad tells the kids what "he" got then they wrap it. Kids don't know I do this, but this ensures I get what I want. Thats great for me. (Of course my husband every year gets me my $100 gift certificate to the spa I like)
Guest Deals4Me Posted October 7, 2005 Posted October 7, 2005 I've been known to buy gifts for myself then let the kids give it to me on christmas day. My mom did the same thing growing up. They never know what to get me and/or sizes. So I personally pick out what I want, then dad tells the kids what "he" got then they wrap it. Kids don't know I do this, but this ensures I get what I want. Thats great for me. (Of course my husband every year gets me my $100 gift certificate to the spa I like)Oh am I jealous. In 5 years,I havent once gotten something I like. Ha...$100 to a spa? man...I cant even get hubby to take me to mcD's...
elena_398 Posted October 7, 2005 Posted October 7, 2005 yeah, its a safe gift for him to get! Its a hair salon and spa. I usually have to add another $50 or so when I go in there. I get all the bells and whistles too. hair, nails, wax, massage. Its a nice getaway for me
sbhiggins Posted October 7, 2005 Posted October 7, 2005 Heck, yeah! They always have such great deals on DVD movies and TV show seasons that I can't resist getting a little something, if not a big something.
starshine Posted October 7, 2005 Posted October 7, 2005 I always find a few things I can't live without.
Gator Pam Posted October 7, 2005 Posted October 7, 2005 :::nodding::: Neither Paul (hubby) nor Beorn (12 year old son) seem to shop for gifts, so I always choose my gifts from them on BF. I do hope Beorn learns to be more considerate as he matures, or I can see myself forewarning his future fiance.
jadedmomof2 Posted October 7, 2005 Posted October 7, 2005 If I can find any of the DVD boxed sets I want for cheap on BF, they are my christmas gift to myself.
Grants Dad Posted October 7, 2005 Posted October 7, 2005 Oh heck yeah - looking at the BF deals, I find stuff that would be good for me, my wife finds stuff that would be good for everybody else. It's my "reward" to myself for turning over part of my bonus for her shopping addictions.
AuntJamelle Posted October 7, 2005 Posted October 7, 2005 I would be very surprised if I ever managed to make it through that day without buying at least one thing for myself and or the house. This year I know I'm going to be on the lookout for table linens. And if I see a good deal on clothes - look out!
outnumbered Posted October 7, 2005 Posted October 7, 2005 There are usually things that I'd like on sale that day, so if the deal is great and I have the money, I'll get it. I try to focus on gifts first though, to make sure I have enough money to get them.
Tracy72 Posted October 8, 2005 Posted October 8, 2005 lol...yes.....I keep picking it up and putting it down then finally I say heck with it I think i deserve it stay at home with the kids..lol.
provresgrp Posted October 10, 2005 Posted October 10, 2005 If the price is right, and it's something I want, ABSOLUTELY! I did it last year, and turned to my wife and said 'Thank you for my present'. She wouldn't count that as her gift to me though....oh well.
Gumball Posted October 10, 2005 Posted October 10, 2005 There's just me & my daughter to shop for so if I don't get myself something, I won't get anything.
treasure60 Posted October 10, 2005 Posted October 10, 2005 YES, I do. I never spend to much, but if it is the right price I will buy it and have it under the tree from my daughter. Always tell her " Gee, thanks that is exactly what I wanted!" Give her a wink after,,,she is like what???????
elena_398 Posted October 10, 2005 Posted October 10, 2005 I definately been known to pick up an item or two for myself
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