Tessangel Posted October 24, 2005 Posted October 24, 2005 I may buy a few things here and there if I see them on sale or Clearence but mostly I start on BF!
AuntJamelle Posted October 24, 2005 Posted October 24, 2005 I start seriously shopping/thinking about Christmas in June or early July. I like to spread the spending out over a greater time period - plus if I decide to make any gifts that gives me plenty of time to pick up supplies and create! I rarely buy gifts at after Christmas sales - just wrapping paper or maybe a new decorative item.
SuperMommy Posted October 24, 2005 Posted October 24, 2005 Same here. I mostly wait for BF. But if I happen to see something during the year that I just can't pass up for someone I go ahead and get it. My earliest this year was a pearl necklace, braclet, and earring set I picked up for my mom back in June.
MarkRaby Posted October 24, 2005 Posted October 24, 2005 Last year, I bought a DVD box set in mid-October for my sister. That's the earliest time I've ever bought a Christmas present. But I go crazy between Thanksgiving and the week before Christmas. -Mark-
ChristmasShopping Posted October 24, 2005 Posted October 24, 2005 I picked up some christmas CD's to give as gifts last year in January. But normally start shopping this time of year!
Jenniferharrison82 Posted October 24, 2005 Posted October 24, 2005 I start thinking about christmas items in july/august. Then I try to have 90% bought by thanksgiving, so all my BF goodies are nice bonuses.
erh12275 Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 I used to start in September but the last few years it's been Black Friday. The more kids I have the slower I get..lol.
Gporter34 Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 BF every year. I do it all in one day and get it over with. That's the only time I have to think about it. Well, that's a lie.lol I start thinking about it about the first of October.lol
geomacey Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 December 25. I'll get online and check out any deals/discounts/etc. Last year I went to Kauffman's on December 26 with their $10 off $10 coupons and had 4 gifts done by 9:30am. I buy all year long.... makes it more interesting.
MagMagoo Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 I started in July. I'm done with my kids. On Black Friday, I'll hit Sears for my husband. :)
2apples Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 I start in August with a few things the others I buy in September.
starshine Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 December 26th for me. I pick up stuff for the kids all year round. I'm always in the Christmas frame of mind!
ebony0421 Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 I start the end of July only because my daughter's birthday is the beginning of August and I figure I can kill 2 birds with one stone.
drmy91 Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 I shop all year. Its easier on the checking account that way. My mom is the same way and she gets alot of stuff.
rkcjwares Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 I start the day after! I always have a stock pile of gifts in the closet! It comes in handy for kids Christmas exchangesthe next year,or b-days, etc!
all4linkae Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 Its in the back of my mind around Octoberish...but I don't start any serious shopping till BF. If I do anything any earlier than October or so, I always feel the need to just give it to my kids, LOL! I can't ever put it away!!
cami_reardon Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 December 26. Really, the family is so big, if I didn't start that early I'd be sunk.
oldandintheway Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 I start my Christmas shopping in January, but I'm seriously sick in the head . I normally have all my Christmas and Birthday gifts bought by April. But I still have to go shopping on BF .
pcsoon Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 I usually start in January when target puts toys at 75% off.:)
happysunshine28 Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 Around July, I am almost done with my kids, just a few more things unless they add something. Just getting started for everyone else.
elena_398 Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 Some of the items that I have wrapped already for my daughter were purchases I made the day after christmas from Walmart. Big clearance items that I wanted to get her but didn't want to pay full price. So I've had items stashed since then!
darkkan Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 I usually start when the ABC Distributing Fall catalog comes out, which is in early July here. It usually has Christmas items in it, so it gets me in the mood to start shopping. I get serious about it in later Sept/early Oct., and only have a few things left to buy by BF. That way, I can treat myself a little bit on this day!
pumpkin255violet Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 BF every year. I do it all in one day and get it over with. That's the only time I have to think about it. Well, that's a lie.lol I start thinking about it about the first of October.lol I DO THE SAME THING!!! I DO IT ALL IN ONE DAY THEN SPEND THE REST OF THE TIME UNTIL XMAS WRAPPING IT ALL UP!LOL
Gporter34 Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 I am a sucker when it comes to my kids, so, if I bought anything before BF I would cave in and give it to them. They know ahead of time that anything bought on BF is for Christmas only so they don't bother begging for it.
timbermommy Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 I start ALWAYS in at least october. Then i do a lot of shopping on BF.. i am a pretty obsessive christmas shopper! lol:g_thumble
berry1014 Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 I started buying gifts here and there at the beginning of the summer. Found some real nice sweaters for my mom that wer marked down to $2.00 each.
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