Have you started Christmas Shopping yet? - The DIS Discussion Forums

dizluvah · 09-20-2009, 05:59 PM

I am not savvy enough to figure out how to post a poll - but I am wondering if anyone has started shopping yet?

I usually like the hubbub of holiday shopping and typically start early am on black friday. This year, I am thinking if I start earlier I can lessen the hit to the budget - I figure if I spread it out over a few months it won't hurt so bad. So for the first time ever I am "planning ahead". I purchased a few things from amazon on the free shipping deal (online shopping is something else I don't usually do)

My poll options were going to be something like

A. Yes, almost finished.
B. Purchased a few things.
C. Starting thinking about gift ideas but no purchases yet.
D. Haven't given it any thought yet
E. No, I'll worry about it Mid-Dec.

Thanks for sharing!

3boymthr · 09-20-2009, 06:09 PM

This year I'm a B. I've purchased a few things. Usually at this time of year I'm a C with most of my shopping starting in October for the kids November for DH and others, but a few bargains came along and I didn't want to miss out on them (pre-sale on Toy Story Mania for Wii and DS Lite for $99, etc.). I have a few other things planned out, i.e, oldest DS is getting his first cell phone but I'm waiting till november or so as I don't want to pay service fees until I have to. The kids make lists for Santa and go see him when he shows up at Bass Pro Shops (Got to love free photos with Santa

) so I have to wait to see what goes on the lists/what they ask for when they visit before I finalize my shopping.

Minniemama350 · 09-20-2009, 06:11 PM

Not yet, but we've discussed it and made a decision or two!

swald91 · 09-20-2009, 06:20 PM

I actually have quite a bit done! But a list would help!

kilee · 09-20-2009, 06:29 PM

I have not started yet either. However, just this week my husband and I decided that within the next pay check or so, we'll start picking up a gift or 2 each week until we hit BF and then our usual large shopping trip a week or two before Christmas.

This far still from the holiday I'll only buy things that are a really good deal. Then I wait until as close to the holiday as possible for the things I have to pay full price for.

Feralpeg · 09-20-2009, 06:46 PM

I have the majority of my shopping done. I start shopping for the next year immediately after Christmas. When I see something I think would make a good gift, I get it. That way, I have nothing to worry about when the busy shopping season begins. I've always done it this way and it works beautifully.

Ohiodislover · 09-20-2009, 06:53 PM

I've tried.

A few weeks ago I purchased the perfume my DD wanted, but I had no self control, and couldn't wait to give it to her.
Yesterday, I picked up a few things for the girls, but forgot about them being in the bags that they helped me carry in from the car.

So I guess my answer would be no

dizluvah · 09-20-2009, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ohiodislover

I've tried.

A few weeks ago I purchased the perfume my DD wanted, but I had no self control, and couldn't wait to give it to her.
Yesterday, I picked up a few things for the girls, but forgot about them being in the bags that they helped me carry in from the car.

So I guess my answer would be no

I totally understand - I can't resist giving my hubby his gifts early either! I got him a Charger football polo shirt and of course gave it to him the first week of football - so UGH...that gift idea is gone.....

My other problem is if I buy something early, I have to hide it then I forget I have it and find it sometime after the holiday....and I come out and go Oh I was supposed to give you this for Christmas.....This year I plan on having 1 plastic tote to store any/all "early" purchases - before I get around to wrapping them. But so far the amazon box is hidden in the spare bedroom!

krcit · 09-20-2009, 06:59 PM

I actually just bought one gift for my dd because it was such a good deal. She wanted this bike for her b-day last month but it was $170 so I told her no way. Well, it was still in my cart at Amazon and the other day I happened to go into my cart and thr bike was now $80 with free shipping

disney1990 · 09-20-2009, 07:05 PM

Since I was laid off in January, 8 months ago, I doubt that there will be much Christmas shopping at this house.

Darcy03231 · 09-20-2009, 07:08 PM

I'm almost done! Since we'll be in WDW the first week of December I've been motivated to get it done and wrapped before I go.

apirateslifeforme · 09-20-2009, 07:15 PM

I've made my list, and being laid off since February, very grateful that I only have my mother and boyfriend to buy for! We're going to the Big E this week, so I haven't bought anything yet, but afterward, I want to get one gift every week or two.

luvmy3 · 09-20-2009, 07:21 PM

I'm about 75% done

crazelion · 09-20-2009, 08:15 PM

I am 75 percent done. Just need to buy four more gifts and I am done.

clgwli · 09-20-2009, 08:30 PM

I can't say I am almost finished, but I am about 75% done total. I have a few more people to shop for and a few more items for those I've already bought for.

09-20-2009, 05:59 PM	#1
dizluvah DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NH Posts: 792	Have you started Christmas Shopping yet? I am not savvy enough to figure out how to post a poll - but I am wondering if anyone has started shopping yet? I usually like the hubbub of holiday shopping and typically start early am on black friday. This year, I am thinking if I start earlier I can lessen the hit to the budget - I figure if I spread it out over a few months it won't hurt so bad. So for the first time ever I am "planning ahead". I purchased a few things from amazon on the free shipping deal (online shopping is something else I don't usually do) My poll options were going to be something like A. Yes, almost finished. B. Purchased a few things. C. Starting thinking about gift ideas but no purchases yet. D. Haven't given it any thought yet E. No, I'll worry about it Mid-Dec. Thanks for sharing! __________________ Christine 5/2009 05/2008 Off-site, 1st P&PP 10/2007 Off-site, Our first MNSSHP 05/2007 Off-site 11/2006 Thanksgiving POR (First stay at WDW) 05/2006 Off-site 5/2005 Off-site

09-20-2009, 06:09 PM	#2
3boymthr DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southeastern Mass. Posts: 2,268	This year I'm a B. I've purchased a few things. Usually at this time of year I'm a C with most of my shopping starting in October for the kids November for DH and others, but a few bargains came along and I didn't want to miss out on them (pre-sale on Toy Story Mania for Wii and DS Lite for $99, etc.). I have a few other things planned out, i.e, oldest DS is getting his first cell phone but I'm waiting till november or so as I don't want to pay service fees until I have to. The kids make lists for Santa and go see him when he shows up at Bass Pro Shops (Got to love free photos with Santa ) so I have to wait to see what goes on the lists/what they ask for when they visit before I finalize my shopping. __________________ (me) (dh) ds (13) ds (9) ds (7)

09-20-2009, 06:20 PM	#4
swald91 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,601	I actually have quite a bit done! But a list would help! __________________ 1996-2010 OUR DISNEY WORLD TRIPS POLYNESIAN...7 Times- Club Level Twice DIXIE LANDINGS....4 Times WILDERNESS LODGE...1 Time

09-20-2009, 06:29 PM	#5
kilee The Tag Fairy knows all, sees all..... Love is in the air! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NY-Near Buffalo Posts: 9,405	I have not started yet either. However, just this week my husband and I decided that within the next pay check or so, we'll start picking up a gift or 2 each week until we hit BF and then our usual large shopping trip a week or two before Christmas. This far still from the holiday I'll only buy things that are a really good deal. Then I wait until as close to the holiday as possible for the things I have to pay full price for. __________________ Co-Moderator Orlando Hotels & Attractions

09-20-2009, 06:46 PM	#6
Feralpeg Diet coke lover Can now visit the parks anytime My DD, the movie star Sean Bean...is he related to Mr. Bean? Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 13,847	I have the majority of my shopping done. I start shopping for the next year immediately after Christmas. When I see something I think would make a good gift, I get it. That way, I have nothing to worry about when the busy shopping season begins. I've always done it this way and it works beautifully. __________________

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09-20-2009, 06:11 PM	#3
Minniemama350 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 519	Not yet, but we've discussed it and made a decision or two!

09-20-2009, 06:53 PM	#7
Ohiodislover DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2,390	I've tried. A few weeks ago I purchased the perfume my DD wanted, but I had no self control, and couldn't wait to give it to her. Yesterday, I picked up a few things for the girls, but forgot about them being in the bags that they helped me carry in from the car. So I guess my answer would be no

09-20-2009, 06:59 PM	#9
krcit DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,942	I actually just bought one gift for my dd because it was such a good deal. She wanted this bike for her b-day last month but it was $170 so I told her no way. Well, it was still in my cart at Amazon and the other day I happened to go into my cart and thr bike was now $80 with free shipping __________________

09-20-2009, 07:05 PM	#10
disney1990 Wow, it make my heart skip a beat I'm going to miss these when the season ends Lighting the Way to Paradise Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Maryland - near DC Posts: 5,161	Since I was laid off in January, 8 months ago, I doubt that there will be much Christmas shopping at this house. __________________ Life is a Journey – remember to appreciate everyday -- be happy for this moment...this moment is your life Looking Forward to a Great 2010 Please see the Hidden Mickey for Haiti thread

09-20-2009, 07:08 PM	#11
Darcy03231 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,820	I'm almost done! Since we'll be in WDW the first week of December I've been motivated to get it done and wrapped before I go.

09-20-2009, 07:15 PM	#12
apirateslifeforme The Next Mrs. Simon LeBon On a serious note, I have to agree with the pantyhose and buttfloss Rare. Bloody rare. Still mooing Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sinking deeper and deeper into Medazzaland Posts: 7,180	I've made my list, and being laid off since February, very grateful that I only have my mother and boyfriend to buy for! We're going to the Big E this week, so I haven't bought anything yet, but afterward, I want to get one gift every week or two. __________________

09-20-2009, 07:21 PM	#13
luvmy3 When I drink I find its easier to watch my children because I see all 3 of them double, so all 6 of them of them take all my attention Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6,692	I'm about 75% done

09-20-2009, 08:15 PM	#14
crazelion Form feet and legs...form arms and body...and I'll form...THE HEAD! Why did the monsters at the end of "Voltron" always get killed by the Blazing Sword? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TN Posts: 3,560	I am 75 percent done. Just need to buy four more gifts and I am done. __________________ Thank You GumpyPirate

09-20-2009, 08:30 PM	#15
clgwli DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 862	I can't say I am almost finished, but I am about 75% done total. I have a few more people to shop for and a few more items for those I've already bought for. __________________ Jean

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