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[outnumbered]

It's rare that I pick up anything for myself on BF. Usually my budget is tight enough that I have only enough $$ for gifts, and no extra.

[krissy72]

I don't buy myself anything at Christmas time anymore. People were starting to get mad at me cause I would end up buying something they had already gotten me for Christmas.

[rsb7706]

i usually end up getting something for myself, but mostly buy for other people

[sweetdiggity]

I do both. I try to get all of my shopping done on BF. I usually buy myself something, too.

[blkfridaylvr]

I shop for family gifts but that is not to say a few gifts to me don't enter the cart;)

[wdwmoose]

I usually have Christmas shopping done before Halloween. So on BF I normally go out to get toys for Toys for Tots, or home essentials for families in need. And I always get a few things for around the house (not that many people in line at 4am to get towels and sheets - but I am!). I tend not to buy too many things for myself, but every once in a while something will catch my eye.

[booga12345]

I hardly ever shop for myself on bf unless it is a big ticket purchase.

[KsCrafter]

I would say I shop for others on BF. I have about 1/4 of my shopping done now and just need to get their big presents.

[Lanhawk]

I usually am getting stuff for other people, but if a nice 32" hdtv would to suddenly meet my hands, oh well. We gets me is how many of your family tells you that you are crazy for going out there, but then tries to call you via cell phone to pick up stuff for them. Some of my family members have been pulling this crap for years.

[LainieB]

I always intend to get just stuff for friends and family, but somehow by the time I get home half the stuff is for me:cheesy:

[ann129]

both usually

[vonnyb]

I usually shop for the kids and family mostly, but if I find something good for myself that is great.

[wx4svr]

If there is something I like, I get it. lol. I don't hold back for myself. Others just get giftcards. lol. You can never go wrong with giftcards.

[Turtle Mommy]

My main goal is the kids and the husband.. But if there's something I like, I'll nab it for myself, too.

Me too.

[delphernina]

#1 If you're watching my kids so I can shop bf, it's guaranteed I'm going to try my darnedest to pick up anything you want on BF. #2 My goal is usually to buy Christmas presents for others on BF, but if there's something I see that I want for me, odds are good Santa's going to put it under the tree as well. Sadly this year I'm not sure if I'll be able to shop on BF or not. It's starting to look more like it, but I won't know until BF gets closer.

[queenofshopping]

I wish I could say only for others, but alas, I always get a bunch of things for myself (only if they're really good deals...usually cheap DVDs) & give them to my mom to 'give' me for xmas!

[austin944]

both, mostly myself though, i save up a little and get something cool

[iloveblkfriday]

both!!

[JohnnyLaRue]

80% myself. Am single, my local friends all keep the spending per gift to $10 so I follow the rule when it comes to them. Don't have family either. Also not a religious person. I do buy a LOT of cheap toys (Hot Wheels, Brats, balls..etc) for the Toys for Tots campaign during the holiday season. The other 20% I get on BF I keep (wrapped) in the trunk of my car and randomly give them away to people who do the right thing. ( I.e: Saw someone return their cart to the cart corral and gave them a DVD box set. The kid I saw pick up trash in the parking lot and throw it away I gave a video game to)

[AuntieJul]

100% other people. Although it KILLS me not to get great deals for myself (which is typically my MO when shopping for me - I pride myself in getting the best deals ever). My husband spends every day between, oh about now, and Christmas reminding me ever so patiently that the holiday is about other people, not about us. UGH. He's so good. December 26th it can start being about me again.

[Thumper501]

I do both. I try to get most of christmas shopping done on BF. And I always find a few good deals for me too.

[mcwalker]

A bit of both (OK a LOT of both). My first focus is on larger ticket items for myself and to be shared by immediate family (like a TV, Blu-Ray player, etc.), but I also get gifts for others.

[Bursley2010]

A bit of both, however I usually have most of my shopping for others done by the time BF rolls around so I try and pick up the last bit of stuff I've been waiting for (doorbusters, etc.) and then pick up some of the smaller items for myself as a treat. I love getting to the mall at the end and getting some great Old Navy and Bath and Body Works deals!

[biggerbear16]

I will definitely be shopping for mostly myself, however I will be picking up alot of Christmas gifts too.

[laffnatu]

Usually both.

[allshoppedout]

I am doing some of both but usually more for others.
Slightly off topic:
I have a special needs child--and he has many teachers/assistants/therapists. Every year it seems like there are more and more to buy for (like usually about 10 people!) and every year, I struggle to come up with something different, unique, affordable, but very nice for each of them.
I like to spend the same/give them equal level of gifts, if I find a good buy, then give everyone, say a scarf for example, but in different colors, it just doesn't seem genuine, thoughtful...or something...
I'd appreciate any ideas, on the forum or PM me if you have good suggestions.
Many thanks.

[jenirvt]

Both! Mostly for DH and DD, and anyone else if something in the ads strikes me as "So-and-so would LOVE that!" But I also scan the ads for things for myself, too. Especially household things like really nice sheet sets, etc that I normally wouldn't care to spring for.

[princess01]

I try and get all of my Christmas shopping finished on BF. I have already started shopping, but the majority gets done on BF. I normally pick something up for myself as well. Usually it's clothes that are on great sales. Then between BF and Christmas I normally finish up my husband and boys. They always get more than they probably should

[BFAddict716]

I am doing some of both but usually more for others.
Slightly off topic:
I have a special needs child--and he has many teachers/assistants/therapists. Every year it seems like there are more and more to buy for (like usually about 10 people!) and every year, I struggle to come up with something different, unique, affordable, but very nice for each of them.
I like to spend the same/give them equal level of gifts, if I find a good buy, then give everyone, say a scarf for example, but in different colors, it just doesn't seem genuine, thoughtful...or something...
I'd appreciate any ideas, on the forum or PM me if you have good suggestions.
Many thanks.

I don't know if you have ever given blankets but I like to get some of the "Big One" fleece blankets from Kohl's. On BF they are usually under $5 and I have never meant a person who didn't love a blanket!

[SuperMommy]

I usually end up going after alot of doorbuster and early bird items for myself and our (in house) family. But after I do lots of general holiday shopping for others. So, both i guess. (I love coming home that days with never ending bags)