Do you shop with a list or buy whatever you see? merged

[jarerice]

I do both, but mainly I go buy lists!!!!!

[doublehsmom]

I do watever I see

[DramaQueenLucy]

I get a general idea of what they want and go off of that.

[dmmiller]

Both.

But I do try and make lists, but I pick stuff up along the way.

[llist]

Same here... I go in with a general idea but if I see a must have... well, i must have it! I've done good this year... at least one of my boys is almost done!

[nick_jenni_jocelyn]

i usually have a list but last year when WM revealed their "secret 10 items" or whatever it was, i added a few things to my list from that. I bought the robe they had since i was going ot have a baby and used it in the hospital. it was so nice!

[delphernina]

List on bf - otherwise I'll get overwhelmed and forget, but the rest of the year I just pick up whatever it is I find on sale that looks like it would be appreciated.

 

So both.

[christib327]

I keep a list. I have a notebook where I write down everyone's name that I buy for and a list of ideas for them. Once I buy something I highlight it so I know/remember that I've bought it.

I'm also a major impulse shopper though, so I'm constantly adding to that list after I go shopping

[Christy Garner]

Both for me too. I always have a list with who to buy what for and I always pick up extra goodies.

[sm1kla]

The logical side starts with the list. Then the impulse shopper steps in and takes over and I'm done. I start to buy things I don't need just because they are on sale or others are buzzing around the item.

[Melissa]

I get a general idea of what they want and go off of that.

Same here.

[shopping mom]

List for big items and most of my family, impulse for stockings birthday parties and charities

[queenki]

I have a list of things that my dh, ds and dd want and then I just have a list of people and shop for them. Once I have the gift for that specific person I cross them off. But I dont have certain items on the list I just get an idea of what they want and go from there.

[Tracy72]

both....they tell me a few items they want and I get adn then add my finds with it

[JazzMama]

I make up a general list of what I want for each person, but I mainly just keep an eye out for a really good deal and will get it if it falls in the same category.

[love a deal]

[wyntyrose]

List and idea. The best gifts have been those impulse buys I just happen to find. But I make a list for the big ticket items. I already have DD's kitchen bought put together and in the closet, too good of a deal to pass up.

[pogiporkchop]

I have a never ending list. By the time I'm done it's doubled in size :)

[berry1014]

I shop mostly with a list but if I come across something that I know a certain person would enjoy then I will get it.

[Shortness]

I try with a list, but if something pops out at me, I go for it.

[guilliam]

I have a list, but that doesn't stop me from impulse buying!!

[3cuties4me]

I have a list. BUT, for my kids I do pick things up when I see something I know they'll like. That's where I get in trouble! LOL!

[Spotted1]

I like to tell people I have a mental list so I sound smart. In reality, I'm so winging it. LOL

[mgmckny]

I have a list for the major things. But I always keep an eye out for a "perfect" gift. Sometimes it's the gag gifts for my brothers or something special for the stockings....

[peekaboo]

Both, I start out with a list and then pick up things I see along the way.

[satidwell]

Both, I start out with a list and then pick up things I see along the way.

same here

[kellane26]

I'd have to say half and half.

[vonnyb]

Both, I make my list, but I also tend to pick up stuff as I am shopping.

[mdynavysh]

I do both. I have a list for the must gets, then I pick up anything I think is a great deal

[droolbug2]

I usually buy what I see that I think they will like. I do have the kids go through the TRU big book and circle what they like. I try to buy a few things off of that. I shop for them all year though. Love clearance at Target!