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WDisneyMom

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I just started yesterday...scored some great deals at Best Buy! 9 DS games (1 for Halloween) 2 boxed TV sets for 126.00! Over 55% savings!:holiday16

 

So what do you all have bought so far and what's left on your list?

 

Christmas Shopping 2008

 

DS(9)

4 DS games

DS(6)

4 DS games

 

Still need:

 

DS(9)

electric scooter

legos

bakugan

pokemon cards

boardgames

roller blades/pads

polished rocks

stocking stuffers

 

 

DS(6)

electric scooter

legos

action figures

play-doh

stocking stuffers

 

DH

psp

game stop GC

 

Joint Gift DS 9/6 and Hubby

Lego Knights Chess Set

 

MIL

Vera Bradley bag

Quilt

Bette Davis boxed DVD set

 

BFriends 4 kiddies

jammies

 

Brother

Cash

 

Teachers

25.00 GC's

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dancglady

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My purchased items are in green and my todo list is in red. thanks for this post it got me motivated and thinking!

 

 

DH

Flannel pants from Walmart on Black Friday!

I have no clue yet

 

Son

a toothbrush

a few outfits

the pretend fisherprice telephone

a truck with tools at a consigntment sale like new!

Christmas Eve PJs to open on Christmas Eve at a consignement sale

no clue what else

 

MIL

her christmas plates... since our family is growing she needed more... won them off EBAY!!!!!

no clue

 

FIL

no clue

 

SIL and family

we are getting my SILs family a big joint gift. She sometimes comes to this sight so it must remain unknown to everyone else... sorry :)

 

We also some little things for the kids like books and games.

Plus I always get them PJs which I have yet to find.

 

Nephew

so far I got him a few games

painting activity

PJs

 

Niece

butterfly plate set

painting activity

PJs

I have no clue yet

 

Nephew

construction plate set

superman shirt from gap... so cute

PJs

outfit from carters... he is done

 

Baby in the oven niece or nephew

outfit or something little

 

Cousin

A little mug

a book

PJs

something else unknown

 

Brother (we drew names)

a black shirt from kohls

a baseball card set

no clue yet

 

Father (we drew names)

a golf shirt from kohls

a mets paper cube for $3 :)

no clue yet

 

DHs 2 employees

We are getting them a night of fun at home with a Blockbuster GC, GC to someplace that has takeout and snacks for a movie.

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elena_398

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Heres what I got so far: (at least what I remember lol)

 

DD:

 

2 Large Webkinz (Chihuahau (I know I killed the spelling lol) and Yellow lab)

Mall Madness Game

Purse x2 (one black and one chocolate brown)

makeup (hannah montana, regular lip glosses, mirror, etc)

Britney Spears perfume (clearanced to $3.48 at Target)

Nintendo DS (pink) system, starter kit w/ case, and about 6 games

**Still need to buy portable dvd player) and case

MP3 player

Carpet skates (pink)

CDs (Taylor Swift and new Britney Spears-= these were on her list)

Hannah Montana book set and other chapter books

Hair stuff (brush set, hairbands, etc)

Jewelry (bought a bunch at Target for 1.48 each earring set and bracelet/necklace sets)

CD radio alarmclock

 

DS:

 

Nintendo DS system w/ starter kit (red)

Nintendo DS games (about 5) (also already gave him $100 towards his system he already bought)

X-Box 360 games (3)

Ohio state sleeper pants

Ohio State Hoodie w/ hat

Adidas gym bag (for his football locker at school) w/ drinking bottle (red his favorite color!)

Football shaped cooler to bring his water to football practice (insulated)

4GB I-Pod Nano w/ case

Flip camcorder to record whatever lol (got it at Target for $48 down from $150!)

New I-Pod docking station w/ remote

cologne

Axe body wash set w/ deodorante

 

DH:

 

Michigan Wolverines Hoodie and hat (Ohio state vs Michigan game day is always fun here)

Cologne

Slippers

Cleveland browns shaving set (super nice leather case w/ shaving stuff- got it on clearanced for $2.48 at Kmart)

 

My Mom and Dad:

 

Cashmere throw blanket for my mom (chocolate brown)

lotion set for my mom

Cologne for my Dad (Black Stetson his favorite)

Also giving him a Cleveland Browns shaving set (leather w/ accessories)

**Still have to buy a Movie GC at the local theatre)

 

My nieces (twin 5 yr olds):

 

I've bought 2 Hello Kitty drink dispensers

2 Illustories

High School Musical Pens, notebooks, and binders

 

My nephew:

 

video game rocker chair

Axe body set (asked for this)

 

Mother-n-law:

 

Cashmere throw blanket (cranberry)

Lotion set

Perfume

 

Dogs:

 

squeaker squirrel

squeaker skunk (very large and Im sure will be a big hit)

**Still need to buy treats and other goodies for their stockings)

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tiredsportsmom

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My mom passed away in July so I know it's not going to be shopping as usual. I've already started just in case it becomes too much to handle the closer it gets. We only buy for the small ones on both sides of the family expect for parents, kids & grandkids.

Also have 2 granddaughters with birthdays coming up in Nov & Dec.

 

For their bdays:

soon to be 12:

makeup case

4 bottles of neon fingernail polish

new purse

wallet /cell phone holder set

 

soon to be 10

Hannah Montana purse (got @ walmart online for $4)

Hannah Montant wallet

Hannah Montana sleeping bag / tote set (got @ Walmart for $15)

Hannah Montana barrettes

(do you see a theme here?:D

 

For Christmas:

12 yr old:

purple satin sheets

High School Musical nail/pedicure set

High School Musical bath set

**not sure what else**

 

10 yr old"

Pearl White mp3 player

Hannah Montana fleece throw

Hannah Montana nail/pedicure set

Hannah Montana bath set

**not sure what else

 

All of the above came from their list that I received couple of weeks ago.

 

11 yr old great niece:

Pink MP3 player (she really wants this!!)

 

11 yr. old great nephew

Black MP3 player

 

8 yr old great nephew

Red MP3 player

 

We have custody of my oldest stepson's little boy (be 2 in Jan) so already have for him

 

Leapfrog Little Leaps (Walmart had on clearance for $30 got it at Ross for $15.99)

4 games for the above

Thomas the Train puzzle

** going to get him a riding/pedal motorcycle

**anything Thomas the train

 

Going to get my other niece's 3 boys (1,3 & 5) each a small learning laptop each different so there will be no "he's got mine"

 

Have a granddaughter that will be one in Jan and another that will be one in April. Have each of them a small, soft doll with their name embordered on it. Not sure what else

 

2 of my daughter in laws photo albums no idea what else!

 

DS that's in college is BIG Dallas Cowboys fan so got him a couple of small things for his dorm room.

 

Everyone else have NO CLUE!

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Niece- Pink DS, Padded Case, Accessory Kit, 4 Games

Mom-Bath Set, DVD Series--Need a specialty candy and a new PC game

Mamaw- Foot Pampering Set, DVD Series--Need a weather radio/station and a specialty candy

MIL-Bath Set, DVD Series,Juicer--Need a specialty candy

FIL-Probably GC and Army Flair:tongue1:

SIL-Something for her house...not sure what yet

Nephew-Gas Card and ?

The Puglet- A toy and Treats

GD Secret Santa Gift!!!!

GD Ornament Exchange!!!

2 CoWorker Gifts-Probably B&BW that I have a stockpile of

DH-Have some character PJ Bottoms (tradition for us), DVD Series-Need Laptop, digital video camera, and soccer stuff

:rwb:

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This was interesting, now I'm printing my list to keep me organized! :D

I made out this year with savings - most of the gifts were 75% off at target!

(it just happened to be what they could use/want/need) wahoo! (I did start since last after christmas sale but it's all about saving money!)

 

 

 

Son - 2 years old:

Soft foam Puzzle A-Z

Operation Doctors on the go kit

bosch play saw

4 puppets

motorized dump truck

playdoh craft caddy

lucky duck game

story reader

25 story reader books

real like crazy monkey

(I spent around 50 - saved around 300 bucks! Thanks to Target (their last toy sale) and the Christmas Tree Shop!)

 

 

Son's Stocking: DONE!

 

 

 

 

Boyfriend

truck mats

rain guards for his truck

some tools

maybe a leaf blower

Stocking stuffers (ps3 games, car/truck stuff, candy, socks, and so on)

 

 

 

 

 

His family (they buy for everyone *sigh*)

  • Grandma - Jar opener
  • Aunt L - Massager
  • Cousin - Pocket tool set
  • Cousin - Pliers, 3 in 1 light, 2 redsox pens, redsox photo album
  • Cousin - Polar bear ornament, eye mask
  • Uncle & Aunt - Indoor/Outdoor thermometer
  • Uncle & Aunt - 3 piece sterling silver seving set
  • Mother & Father - Family Feud Game, Cooking pot, table cloth, 8 placemats, rug, broom
  • 2 Cousin - Basting set & facecloths

Still have to buy for his:

brother, and some other stuff for his parents gift basket

 

 

 

My side family & friends:

  • Dad - Grandpa Photo holder, winter hat, sweatshirt, Dick's sporting goods gift card (this is a maybe?)
  • Mom - Grandma Photo frame, clothes from jcp, scratch tickets
  • Mom's Birthday (New Years Eve) - Gift Certificate to her favorite hair salon & Wine
  • Brother & SIL - Digital Picture Frame & Smoothie Maker
  • Brother's Birthday (Christmas Eve) - Cash? Scratch tickets?
  • Uncle - t shirts
  • Friend of family - tea
  • Bestfriend - Make up kit , ornament
  • (bestfriends son & daughter) -lunch box, puppets, slippers, tubtoys, elmo, disney store cup, shoes, stuffed chomper, ornaments, books
  • other friend - kasey kahne visor

 

Still need for my family:

pick up all the GC's & figure out my gift for my brother's birthday

 

 

 

Then I'll be DONEEEEE! WAHOO!:cheesy::eyepoppin:D:D

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DD - nothing yet, her bday is in Nov & I have bought for it.

 

SonIL - StarWars Sculpture Ltd Edition

Waterman Pen

Airplane Hallmark ornament

golf balls

 

DGD - perfume

blue rubber duckie

ds game

paint horses set

butterfly shape chair

Wii game

 

DGS - (he will be 3 months old) 2 fisher price toys, stuffed dogs

clothes

Fisher Price Noah's Ark

 

Mom - heart pin & flag

 

Stepdad - his bday is in Nov too, shopped for it but still need something for Christmas

 

Sister - Necklace/earring set & lunch totebag

 

Niece - photo printer

 

Nephew - usb 4 gb

 

Niece & her hubby - necklace & earring set/bbq stainsteel acces set

 

Nephew - Cardinals jersery

 

Nephew - Joel Osteen cd set

 

Cousin families & their children - wreath platter, nail care paint can

pirates bath set & costume

twister

cologne set

Guesstures game

Jesus in Xmas plaque

 

SIL & her Hubby - Joy windchime, lunch tote & collapsable cooler

 

Step niece - carebear & 2 books, lacing cards

 

Work gifts - sonoma candles

cookie jar

platter

snowman poturri burner

 

GD Secret Santa - you won't find these gifts listed here.

 

Two people left to buy for and all that is left is the wrapping.

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i have my 2 boys to buy for, 2 neices, 2 nephews, a god daughter, a few friends children and 3 of those kids have birthdays in december....plus i have my dh, siblings, inlaws, mom, you name it....so far i have:

 

NOTHING!

 

:( this is my worst year for starting ever. i sort of have an excuse though, we're moving tomorrow, so i didn't want to have to move *stuff* with us and have it get lost or damaged in the shuffle, but once we are moved, i have to start!!!

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Well I am pretty much done with my big kids.

Alex and Shelby are both getting four wheelers that are sitting in my husbands storage building.

I really do not know and will not know until probably sometime in November what little ones I will have in Dec so I am waiting to buy for that. :)

Hubby and I have not really talked about what we want lol.

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Well I am pretty much done with my big kids.

Alex and Shelby are both getting four wheelers that are sitting in my husbands storage building.

I really do not know and will not know until probably sometime in November what little ones I will have in Dec so I am waiting to buy for that. :)

Hubby and I have not really talked about what we want lol.

There is always DISNEY :yup:

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Bought:

 

For Madison:

DS outside cover with Yoshi/Princess on it

Wish bear carebear

Bratz animal doctor set

Tinkerbell: nail polish, bracelets, socks x2, pens for stocking

Yoshi and Mario figures for stocking

(I know I am missing some stuff but I cant check cause Madison is up right now lol)

 

What I need:

 

MIL/FIL:

This really cute "Spoiled Rotten Dog Lives Here" statue with a bassett hound cause thats what they have and this dog is seriously spoiled (she eats baby food for her meals!!)

 

DH:

New coat

Blue Ray dvd player (or PS3)

Big tool chest

Fishing stuff cause his was all stolen this spring :(

Either a fishing boat or 4 wheeler not sure yet

A few Xbox 360 games that will be coming out soon

 

My mom/dad:

Probably a home depot gc cause they are working on their house (still.... lol)

 

Madison:

DS

Digital Camera

Dress up trunk

Hungry hippo (and a few other games she's wanting)

Spongebob blanket

leaf collection book ( uhhh yeah lol)

My meebas or whatever that pet/tube/game is called

DS games

White tiger thats like a fur real pet but isnt made by the same people (cant remember the name)

A few more stocking stuffers

*she adds to the list all the time.. I'm sure some of this will change by xmas*

 

My niece/nephew on dh's side:

Unsure. Probably money in one of those hard to get out game things cause they are 11 and 13 so pretty much outta the toy age

 

The rest of my nieces/nephews I dont have to worry about til Jan. when my family celebrates so I havent even thought that far ahead yet. lol

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Turtle Mommy

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Well I am pretty much done with my big kids.

Alex and Shelby are both getting four wheelers that are sitting in my husbands storage building.

I really do not know and will not know until probably sometime in November what little ones I will have in Dec so I am waiting to buy for that. :)

Hubby and I have not really talked about what we want lol.

We did 4 wheelers last year for my then 6 and 13 yr old. It was the BEST Christmas EVER!!!

 

I have not even started this year!!

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OMG I am a slacker....

I have so far

for DD

2 top model barbies (clearance @ Target)

A Peanuts holiday book (Has all the Peanut holiday stories)

an initial bracelet

a webkinz, the chick-a-dee

For Niece

an initial bracelet

for mom

a snowflake ornament

 

and thats it....I need to get moving!:eyepoppin

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I am almost finished. My side of the family is not swapping with the economy the way it is.

 

9 year old son

Yamaha electric drum( refurbished one from ebay cost $50. saved $45) hope it works.

Soccer net

Wii Star wars Game

Wii Ski

Still have to get

Wii Animal Crossing

Soccer ball

Christmas pjs for Christmas eve

 

12yr daughter

Ipod nano 3rd gen. 8gb

Ipod docking stero

Ipod skin

Ds Petz fashion

Ceramic hair dryer

 

Still have to get

The new excercise game for the wii (can't rememer name)

Christmas pjs

 

15 yr old

Northface Denali Jacket

 

Still have to get

he wants money

 

19 Yr old

The new clue game

 

Still have to get

outfit or two from American eagle

 

Family gift

Wii fit(finally got our hands on one)

 

 

Myself

My hubby ordered me an ipod touch 16gb 2nd gen..

 

Hubby

Goes to Louisiana(probably spelled wrong) every year a few days after Christmas for a week to hunt ducks.

I usually find something to put under the tree for him but no luck so far.

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I figured I'd make a list of ideas I have to get my creative juices flowing. I haven't bought anything yet nor will I be buying everything on this list. I'm hoping that by posting this, some of you will help me in finding good deals. I'll update this post when I begin shopping.

 

Twin sister (21)

Puzz 3D

"Yes Ma'am" book

Goosebumps Books (used to read them all the time when we were younger)

keyboard or drum set

metal detector

Vera Bradley purse

any interesting books (gotta love Barnes N Noble)

Leadsinger karaoke clips

Mac gift card

 

Older sister (23)

Family Guy Monopoly

"Blame it on the Dog: A Modern History of the Fart" book (inside joke)

"Singing for Dummies" book (another inside joke)

FitBit

Homer Simpson head jigsaw puzzle

netflix subscription

Just A Drop Odor Lock (inside joke)

singing flower (she had one when she was younger)

Executive Practical Jokes set

 

Sister's Fiancee (23)

Pee and Poo Plushies (inside joke)

Drum Mousepad

Just A Drop

Bass Pro gift card

 

Mom

GPS

Bangle from Walmart

towel warmer

digital photoframe

david copperfield tickets

dancing with the stars tickets

wordsearch books

margarita maker

recipe computer

Miracle perfume

cookbooks

illiminated word touch screen game

vidalia shop wizard

one of those indoor garden things

grocery list organizer

nail polish

 

Dad

dunkin donuts gift card

 

Two Dogs

Pedipaw

Treats

 

Three Birds

Treats

 

Two Friends (Both 19)

Uh Huh Her CD

 

Friend's niece

Clothes

Toy

 

My job's secret santa (can only spend $10-$15)

Lush Cosmetics products (if it's a girl)

 

My cousin (31) and her two kids (Sofia is 2 and Gavin won't be born until Feb)

mousepad from Cherrypress

books for the kids

mermaid dress for Sofia

lullaby light show

mickey dvd

 

My cousin (29)

funny books/interesting books

mousepad from Cherrypress

 

My friend and her babies (Gabby and Gracie will be 1 on October 19 and Emma was born today!)

mousepad from Cherrypress

clothes

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We're doing a Secret Santa exchange with my immediate family. The total cost for gift(s) is $150.00. But buying for one instead of 6? Awesome!

I have my older brother and bought him:

2 Carcassonne game expansion packs

6-7 Definitely Dinosaurs from the 1980's (including the Ultrasaurus!!!!!, which I won on eBay!!!)

A Celtic sign with our family name on

 

Boyfriend:

Tickets to the Jeff Dunham show in January

Dinner at Ray's the Steaks, if possible

 

Niece Kaitlynn, 4:

Box full of dress-up clothes, which I am picking up randomly

 

Nephew Ryan, 1:

Baby toys?

 

Niece Eryn, 6 mos:

Name tags for her baby bottles (S-I-L asked for this)

 

Boyfriend's sis:

Making her a pearl necklace and matching earrings and bracelet

 

Boyfriend's mom:

No idea. I'm getting the bf's help on this one.

 

That's it! Short list!!!

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Sister's Fiancee (23)

Pee and Poo Plushies (inside joke)

 

 

I had to google Pee and Poo plushies. :lmao:

 

 

I picked up some Hannah Montana stuff at Target tonight for my niece.

 

I need to get in the attic and sort through my Christmas gifts. I don't remember what I have up there. :confused:

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We're doing a Secret Santa exchange with my immediate family. The total cost for gift(s) is $150.00. But buying for one instead of 6? Awesome!

I have my older brother and bought him:

2 Carcassonne game expansion packs

6-7 Definitely Dinosaurs from the 1980's (including the Ultrasaurus!!!!!, which I won on eBay!!!)

A Celtic sign with our family name on

 

Boyfriend:

Tickets to the Jeff Dunham show in January

Dinner at Ray's the Steaks, if possible

 

Niece Kaitlynn, 4:

Box full of dress-up clothes, which I am picking up randomly

 

Nephew Ryan, 1:

Baby toys?

 

Niece Eryn, 6 mos:

Name tags for her baby bottles (S-I-L asked for this)

 

Boyfriend's sis:

Making her a pearl necklace and matching earrings and bracelet

 

Boyfriend's mom:

No idea. I'm getting the bf's help on this one.

 

That's it! Short list!!!

I got really cute personalized tags off of e-bay if you are interested!! They are waterproof and whimsicial!;)

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