Anyone almost done shopping for Christmas? - The DIS Discussion Forums

disneymama83 · 09-01-2009, 01:26 AM

I know you must think I am CRAZY for posting this thread BUT I had to see if anyone else is as crazy as me!

I'm finished with my boys for Christmas and their b-days(both Dec). I hit the jackpot at target(75% off toy clearence) a few weeks back

I think I spent just a little over a hundred total! Actually I do have one more item I need to get them because it is our tradition - a new pair of Christmas pjs, but that will be it!

I always shop the after Christmas sales so I scored big time in Jan. I got digital picture orgnaments for my relatives for 7.49 each!!! Stocking stuffers for my kids and gifts for some of the kids at church.

I pretty much got the kids in my family done for maybe $50 when I did the target shopping spree a few weeks ago.

Now I did say ALMOST done, I do still have hubby, our parents a few church members.

So how about you all - are you almost done or am I just CRAZY!

charming23 · 09-01-2009, 02:50 AM

No you are not crazy. I myself have started to collect Christmas presents for a few family members. I do however plan to the bulk shopping in Disney when I am there in less than two weeks.

S. C. · 09-01-2009, 02:54 AM

By now I am normally about 1/3 done. But...this year I haven't even started yet.

MouseketeerOvaHere · 09-01-2009, 03:05 AM

Done?.... I haven't even started.

disneymama83 · 09-01-2009, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charming23

No you are not crazy. I myself have started to collect Christmas presents for a few family members. I do however plan to the bulk shopping in Disney when I am there in less than two weeks.

How fun, gifts from DISNEY

disneymama83 · 09-01-2009, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MouseketeerOvaHere

Done?.... I haven't even started.

Ok, in your eyes I must be crazy

rie'smom · 09-01-2009, 05:05 AM

I did a bit of shopping the other night- lightweight wraps for my SILs.

MouseketeerOvaHere · 09-01-2009, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by disneymama83

Ok, in your eyes I must be crazy

No, but perhaps I'm just a procrastinator. Depends on how you look at your glass, I guess. Congrats though

Eeyoreloverforever · 09-01-2009, 06:41 AM

I find if I shop too early, I change my mind and end up buying something else and spending more.

I do have a few little things, a few stocking stuffers and an ornament for my sister. I also have some ideas for others.

I want to mostly get everyone practical gifts I know will get used.

Mom2apirate&princess · 09-01-2009, 07:02 AM

I am almost completely done. Both of my kids big items are bought. An Xbox 360 for him and the Kaya doll from American Girl for her. Btw, I went into the store where I purchased the 360 and it was marked down $50 less, I went to customer service and I got $50 back!

I know exactly what my kids are getting and have about $250 more left to buy. I've been shopping at the end of the month with whatever left over money we have left. My parents visited for 6 weeks over the summer and wouldn't let us buy groceries once. I decided to use all the extra food money and start Christmas shopping. I normally start very early though.

We live in europe right now and will be moving back to the states in Feb. we have a ton of trips still planned to take, so I needed to have Christmas paid for.

I'm using my points from my cash rewards (from my bank) to buy gift certificates for my family). Dh and I are not buying for each other, we are going to Spain in January as our present.

We are also taking a cruise to Greece with the kids, and that is our present to them.

I'm thankful to almost be done. My goal is to not need any money from our November or December paychecks to go towards Christmas, if that's the case we can travel a little bit more.

NYCDiane · 09-01-2009, 07:08 AM

I haven't started yet.

I'm not sure what my daughter wants this year. She's at an in-between age (will be 11) and has plenty of clothes and isn't into toys anymore. One thing she wants is that Hannah Montana Limited Edition PSP Bundle. It costs $199 (even on Amazon) and I think that's a bit ridiculous. (do things like this EVER go on sale???)

mamalle · 09-01-2009, 07:10 AM

nope not even close..

Im not buying much this year as Im scaling back. I find that when I shop year round and find those have to have bargains- I buy too much..

Mine are getting the Wii Fit & Lego Rockband as their combined gifts and really those do not go on sale. dd will most likely get the new nintindo as her gift from santa and ds a lego set.

lisajl · 09-01-2009, 07:16 AM

You are crazy!!! No..you are not. I am just jealous!

We are not doing much for Christmas this year. I only have three kids to buy for, they are 23, 15 and 12. We are getting our DD a Kindle, she is an English major at Ohio State, our boys, we are thinking of an XBox. Not sure on that one yet, though. I told them they have to clear out some of the other junk they have before we do that.
DH and I are ripping out our carpet and putting in laminate flooring....Merry Christmas to us...we really need to do this.

So, the only ones we really have to worry about are DH's parents. We will proabably give them money, that is the only thing they need.

Lisa

DiSNEYDARliNGxoxo · 09-01-2009, 07:30 AM

I haven't started either, although I do have my christmas trees all planned out, and I've bought wrapping paper, just no presents to wrap.

But normally by now I have my lists made out and have at least started with stocking stuffers. i just don't know what to get anymore. I was thinking about giftcards or just buy those baskets from Peterbrooke that have the chocolate covered popcorn and stuff in it. That's kinda Christmas-y right? and I know it will most likely be used. But I better shake a leg here soon. Christmas really isn't that far away!

4 months!

GaSleepingBeautyFan · 09-01-2009, 07:53 AM

I haven't even started yet. With my extended family we draw names now so it will be easy.

I've got to talk to DH about what he expects us to do for his extended family. Dad and Stepmom, Brother and family, sister and family and great Aunt. He always wants to go nuts on gifts so I'm the voice of reason. We only see his Dad and StepMom every year. The rest of them don't even bother to show up or even make an effort to squeeze out a time when we can see them when we go to MN to see family.

I've got 3 birthdays coming up that I need to get gifts for so I thought I'd look around for Christmas ideas at the same time.

09-01-2009, 01:26 AM	#1
disneymama83 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 130	Anyone almost done shopping for Christmas? I know you must think I am CRAZY for posting this thread BUT I had to see if anyone else is as crazy as me! I'm finished with my boys for Christmas and their b-days(both Dec). I hit the jackpot at target(75% off toy clearence) a few weeks back I think I spent just a little over a hundred total! Actually I do have one more item I need to get them because it is our tradition - a new pair of Christmas pjs, but that will be it! I always shop the after Christmas sales so I scored big time in Jan. I got digital picture orgnaments for my relatives for 7.49 each!!! Stocking stuffers for my kids and gifts for some of the kids at church. I pretty much got the kids in my family done for maybe $50 when I did the target shopping spree a few weeks ago. Now I did say ALMOST done, I do still have hubby, our parents a few church members. So how about you all - are you almost done or am I just CRAZY!

09-01-2009, 02:50 AM	#2
charming23 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 852	No you are not crazy. I myself have started to collect Christmas presents for a few family members. I do however plan to the bulk shopping in Disney when I am there in less than two weeks. __________________ Me DM Cleo Caly Forget Edward Cullen, Adam Lambert Dazzles me. Donald Duck is #1 in my heart. Thanks praisehisname TR Elizabeth and the Seven Dwarves

09-01-2009, 02:54 AM	#3
S. C. Loves to snorkel Swam with the dolphins Got soaked on BTMRR Another tag Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 23,128	By now I am normally about 1/3 done. But...this year I haven't even started yet. __________________ .................. Be kinder than necessary-everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle! . ..................If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it. ............................................................. There's a great big, beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day! .

09-01-2009, 03:05 AM	#4
MouseketeerOvaHere Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 245	Done?.... I haven't even started. __________________

09-01-2009, 05:05 AM	#7
rie'smom "Always let your conscience be your guide." I cannot look at my hamburger after I've taken a bite Toilet paper must come over the top! Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 13,923	I did a bit of shopping the other night- lightweight wraps for my SILs. __________________

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09-01-2009, 06:41 AM	#9
Eeyoreloverforever Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Posts: 454	I have barely even started I find if I shop too early, I change my mind and end up buying something else and spending more. I do have a few little things, a few stocking stuffers and an ornament for my sister. I also have some ideas for others. I want to mostly get everyone practical gifts I know will get used. __________________ CRAZY about Disney!!!

09-01-2009, 07:02 AM	#10
Mom2apirate&princess Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Italy Posts: 99	I am almost completely done. Both of my kids big items are bought. An Xbox 360 for him and the Kaya doll from American Girl for her. Btw, I went into the store where I purchased the 360 and it was marked down $50 less, I went to customer service and I got $50 back! I know exactly what my kids are getting and have about $250 more left to buy. I've been shopping at the end of the month with whatever left over money we have left. My parents visited for 6 weeks over the summer and wouldn't let us buy groceries once. I decided to use all the extra food money and start Christmas shopping. I normally start very early though. We live in europe right now and will be moving back to the states in Feb. we have a ton of trips still planned to take, so I needed to have Christmas paid for. I'm using my points from my cash rewards (from my bank) to buy gift certificates for my family). Dh and I are not buying for each other, we are going to Spain in January as our present. We are also taking a cruise to Greece with the kids, and that is our present to them. I'm thankful to almost be done. My goal is to not need any money from our November or December paychecks to go towards Christmas, if that's the case we can travel a little bit more. __________________ Euro Disney~October~2007 Disney's Hotel Cheyenne WDW~~Oct~2006 All Star Music April~1994 off site March~1987 off site March~1981 First visit! Disneyland~~January~2006 July~2005 September~2003 (DD's 1st visit!) February~2003 August~2002 May~2000 May~1999 (DS's 1st visit!) & tons of times as a kid!

09-01-2009, 07:08 AM	#11
NYCDiane DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 530	I haven't started yet. I'm not sure what my daughter wants this year. She's at an in-between age (will be 11) and has plenty of clothes and isn't into toys anymore. One thing she wants is that Hannah Montana Limited Edition PSP Bundle. It costs $199 (even on Amazon) and I think that's a bit ridiculous. (do things like this EVER go on sale???)

09-01-2009, 07:10 AM	#12
mamalle DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Fla. Go Colts! Posts: 3,689	nope not even close.. Im not buying much this year as Im scaling back. I find that when I shop year round and find those have to have bargains- I buy too much.. Mine are getting the Wii Fit & Lego Rockband as their combined gifts and really those do not go on sale. dd will most likely get the new nintindo as her gift from santa and ds a lego set.

09-01-2009, 07:16 AM	#13
lisajl This is our dog Chloe! I am not sure I want drool all over the keyboard! A very merry unbirthday to us all!!! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,847	You are crazy!!! No..you are not. I am just jealous! We are not doing much for Christmas this year. I only have three kids to buy for, they are 23, 15 and 12. We are getting our DD a Kindle, she is an English major at Ohio State, our boys, we are thinking of an XBox. Not sure on that one yet, though. I told them they have to clear out some of the other junk they have before we do that. DH and I are ripping out our carpet and putting in laminate flooring....Merry Christmas to us...we really need to do this. So, the only ones we really have to worry about are DH's parents. We will proabably give them money, that is the only thing they need. Lisa __________________ We will never have true civilization until we have learned to recognize the rights of others. Will Rogers

09-01-2009, 07:30 AM	#14
DiSNEYDARliNGxoxo Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Da Bang 'Em. Posts: 12	I haven't started either, although I do have my christmas trees all planned out, and I've bought wrapping paper, just no presents to wrap. But normally by now I have my lists made out and have at least started with stocking stuffers. i just don't know what to get anymore. I was thinking about giftcards or just buy those baskets from Peterbrooke that have the chocolate covered popcorn and stuff in it. That's kinda Christmas-y right? and I know it will most likely be used. But I better shake a leg here soon. Christmas really isn't that far away! 4 months!

09-01-2009, 07:53 AM	#15
GaSleepingBeautyFan DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,739	I haven't even started yet. With my extended family we draw names now so it will be easy. I've got to talk to DH about what he expects us to do for his extended family. Dad and Stepmom, Brother and family, sister and family and great Aunt. He always wants to go nuts on gifts so I'm the voice of reason. We only see his Dad and StepMom every year. The rest of them don't even bother to show up or even make an effort to squeeze out a time when we can see them when we go to MN to see family. I've got 3 birthdays coming up that I need to get gifts for so I thought I'd look around for Christmas ideas at the same time. __________________ Me DD10 DS14 DH Connie WDW: 12 family trips, 1 solo trip US/IOA: 4 family trips

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