Christmas shopping- Has anyone started?

[mommy2twingles]

Just ordered some clothes tonight for my daughter from American Eagle since I had a good coupon and gift card. Got a few things picked up over the summer during Prime Day at Amazon ie instant pot for mom, hammock for my son and a bunch of books for the kids. Also picked up some books and also movies last week during Targets sale.

I just recently changed jobs and while my old employer closed 2 days(Thursday/Friday) over Thanksgiving, my new employer is open so this is the first year I will be working on Black Friday.

 

[Tootles75]

If anyone's in the NYC area, I popped into the Times Square Disney store yesterday and they had the Minnie Rose Gold Loungefly Backpack Wristlet for just $19.95. The other rose gold smaller items like wallet and fanny pack were both $39.95, so it seemed like a good price. It looks like the wristlet is listed for $40 online everywhere too. Bought one for my goddaughter for Christmas.

 

[PracticallyPerfectLOL]

I got a weighted blanket that I caught a good deal on. The reviews were encouraging so I really hope it works. Has anyone used one?

I use a weighted blanket. I actually have 3 of them. Various weights, stuffing and sizes.

 

[Aurora79]

I finished in early September. I like to get done early so then I can just enjoy the season.

 

[travelmomof3]

I have started

Once back to school starts I start making my way through my list. I have an Excel spreadsheet to keep it organized.

All 3 of my kids (18, 15, and 13) want an iPad with a case that has a keyboard for it, and an Apple Pencil. Haven't gotten them yet, but will be the bulk of their gifts.

As for the rest of the gifts:

13 yo DD: Clarisonic, Hollister skirt and top set, Ugg slippers, Karaoke machine and for her stocking some jewelry, an Addams Family Funko Pop, and a portable charger.

15 yo DS: Clarisonic, two Vineyard Vines tops, ski goggles, Breckenridge print, and for his stocking The Office Funko Pops and portable charger.

18 yo college DD: Flat iron, two AE sweaters, massage gift card, purse, and for her stocking The Office Funko Pops and portable charger.

Glad to have started!

 

[ShadowCross]

I bought a Cinderella picture frame at the Disney outlet Saturday. My Christmas shopping has begun! I also have an excel where I track everything.

 

[becalubob]

I've got a nice little pile of gifts started... a few shirts for oldest DSS, a game for DD, Ghostbusters Funko Pops (including the large Stay Puft Marshmallow Man) for my movie buff middle son, and a rug for DSD's room. We have seven kids, so we start kinda early. Plan on making an Amazon order soon. I have a Pinterest board for each kid that I've been saving ideas to. I think we pretty much know what everyone is getting. Should be completely done (including stocking stuffers) by end of November.

 

[Tinkerbell58]

I picked up a Nintendo Switch today. For those of you who are looking for one, Target has it for $299.99 plus get a $25 gift card this week. I was able to use my RedCard toward the purchase and saved 5%.

 

[mommy2twingles]

Hopefully they offer this deal again after 11/1. I need a switch but want to wait till the holiday return period starts so if there is something wrong I can exchange it.

 

[Tinkerbell58]

Hopefully they offer this deal again after 11/1. I need a switch but want to wait till the holiday return period starts so if there is something wrong I can exchange it.

My receipt says returns accepted until Nov. 12. Hopefully, by that time, the Black Friday ads will be posted. I will then be able to decide to keep it or return it for a BF deal.

 

[DisneyHardin]

I finally bought a gift!!! I have usually put a pretty good dent in my shopping by this time. I ordered the Harry Potter Lego Advent calendar for my sister. It will be a Christmas gift, but I will go ahead and give it to her at Thanksgiving so she can enjoy it this year.

 

[barkley]

so far just one item-fleece pj bottoms for my oldest (they always get a pair to open up on christmas eve).

I got a weighted blanket that I caught a good deal on. The reviews were encouraging so I really hope it works. Has anyone used one?

costco is selling them now-online and at the stores. they start around $35 depending on the size/weight. they've gotten good reviews-and costco's return policy can't be beat.

 

[ZephyrHawk]

I've started keeping my eyes out for things and picking them up when I see them on sale. I have to start early as I'm in charge of getting gifts for my family, my parents, and DH's 2 families. Takes me months to arrange everything. Oh, and of course DD's birthday is in November as well, so that doesn't help.

 

[enchantedpixiedust]

I'm just starting, I've been compiling ideas on my hidden Pinterest boards. I'm trying super hard to buy from small businesses/Etsy/etc but geeez the deals at the big box stores are just hard to pass up. (Do you hear me, Costco!?)

I am going to also attempt the 12 Days of Christmas for a few people, hopefully I can stay organized enough to actually pull it off.

 

[jen7233]

I still haven't done a single Christmas related thing. Have watched the thread awhile. I just don't think I am a Christmas preplanner. However, I guess I can say I've been saving since January and Christmas fund is fully funded and done in November, so I at least planned that out and have it better funded than last year.

 

[QueenIsabella]

I still haven't done a single Christmas related thing. Have watched the thread awhile. I just don't think I am a Christmas preplanner. However, I guess I can say I've been saving since January and Christmas fund is fully funded and done in November, so I at least planned that out and have it better funded than last year.

Hey, having the money budgeted is a huge step--probably MORE important than starting the shopping! I'm a big pre-planner because (a) I have 4 kids--have a plan, or have a frontal lobotomy; and (b) I make a lot of stuff. I do this because I like to, not because I feel obligated to. I also don't like feeling frantic right before the holidays, so I'll start wrapping ~11/1. Just so I'm not wrapping for 6 on Christmas Eve.

 

[alohamom]

I also don't like feeling frantic right before the holidays, so I'll start wrapping ~11/1. Just so I'm not wrapping for 6 on Christmas Eve.

I buy all though the year and I pre wrap almost everything.
I started doing it when my kids were younger so if they found their presents, at least they could not tell what they were getting.
I have a stash of wrapped presents sitting in a suitcase in my closet right now.
Now that I am older it is kind of like getting a surprise of my own at Christmas because I forget half of what I have bought LOL

 

[QueenIsabella]

I buy all though the year and I pre wrap almost everything.
I started doing it when my kids were younger so if they found their presents, at least they could not tell what they were getting.
I have a stash of wrapped presents sitting in a suitcase in my closet right now.
Now that I am older it is kind of like getting a surprise of my own at Christmas because I forget half of what I have bought LOL

Me, too! I'll buy stuff for myself that I don't really "need", on end-of season clearance, and by the time it's Christmas morning and I'm unwrapping, it's completely unexpected!

I have a wrapping station set up in my walk-in closet. I wrap in batch mode, doing a dozen or so items in one type of wrapping paper, then the next time, going with something different. By the time everything goes under the tree, it's a glorious cacaphony of color.

 

[LilyWDW]

I have not done as much as I wish. I only have tiny pieces of gifts for three people on my list. Nothing close to where I wanted to be. Hopefully I can start getting more soon but I don't even have ideas yet for many people.

 

[jen7233]

I use a Christmas app to help me plan gifts, remember what I bought, where I put it in the house, if it still needs to be wrapped, and the cost. It's a good way for me to flip through and see what I have or haven't done yet. So far just one item on there, December will be a rush. I also don't have any idea what to get those on my list this year.