The Dogmother Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 I'll get around to it in December when work slackens off a bit I hate shopping anyhow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 We have quite a few bits this year that we have bought when we have seen them, and several other things in the pipeline. I can't help feeling good about Christmas this year, I don't know why I am really getting into it already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 The trouble is when I've done early shopping before I have often 'lost' the presents before Christmas, then had to go out and buy the same thing again. I found a present in my wardrobe that I bought for one of my neices about 3 years ago! I've got DD and YS's birthdays to sort out first I think although I'm going to start planning what I'm going to buy and if I see anything then I will buy it. I'll just need to write down somewhere about where I've put the presents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 I must admit we lost and forgot about a waffle maker which we had bought for SIL's birthday, we gave her some vouchers and a couple of DVD's, then remembered the waffle maker a few weeks later. So that was one Christmas present sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I have just started to look around for my nephew, He loves bugs and insects. Any ideas will be greatfully received Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I have just started to look around for my nephew, He loves bugs and insects.Any ideas will be greatfully received Then he'll love anything at all from this site: http://www.insectlore-europe.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Spurred on by this thread, I have ordered 3 pressies for OH today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I have just started to look around for my nephew, He loves bugs and insects.Any ideas will be greatfully received An ant/worm farm or something like that - they normally have them in WHSmith on offer too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Yep, got the Hogwarts lego set, xbox in the cupboard and game on the way. I've done all the main prezzies for the children, need to crack on with the rest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Got a couple more under my belt yesterday. I see Lush now have their christmas goodies in too,but my branch is shut for a refurb for the next two weeks,which is annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenNutter Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Nope. It is illegal to do Christmas shopping before the 1 December in Lancashire. You people are sad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 No no - we are organised. I'm hoping to have some money in December for spoiling me rather than buying Xmas prezzies - which will all be bought by then. I can then have some pamper sessions, evenings & days out with hubby & friends, go the Xmas markets & enjoy the whole lead up to Xmas. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I haven't really started, but I have thought about it, and spurred on by other postings on here, I'm tempted to buy my two darling children Kindles...My DS is an avid reader so it will help with shelf space, by DD reads less but is currently in France for her year abroad at Uni, so I think it would be very useful to both of them... I'm thinking of buying my OH a WIR...it's not what he wants..but it will save him building me the one he promised me 18 months ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehaggan Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I have started xmas shopping... well for myself http://www.selfridges.com/en/Features-Gifts/Categories/Wine-Shop/Warhol-limited-ndash-edition-box-and-bottle-750ml_414-82008469-DOMPERIGNONWARHOL/ I managed to get the yellow label one.. now i just need the blue and red ones hehehe x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 £120 for a bottle of Champers. Bargain! If you buy 12 bottles, you get 10% off. Would be rude not to. Order the Michael Mckintyre book for OH's stocking. Nice to use my Waterstone's points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 I bought a few things on the Folksy site last night. There's some bargains to be had there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehaggan Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 BARGAIN in deed i've just nipped and got the last blue one from exchange square and the last red one from Trafford to be picked up so I have the whole set Early xmas prezzies for moi!! In addition I have also purchased the union jack door stop from omlet for the OH - not that we need one, i just think it looks really funky. And also I have been making christmas cakes, Delias Xmas chutney and pickled eggs for presents xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenNutter Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Bah Humbug! Grump grump grump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 I have started xmas shopping... well for myself http://www.selfridges.com/en/Features-Gifts/Categories/Wine-Shop/Warhol-limited-ndash-edition-box-and-bottle-750ml_414-82008469-DOMPERIGNONWARHOL/ I managed to get the yellow label one.. now i just need the blue and red ones hehehe x It would last very long in my house, Posh Fizz is my one vice, I tasted Krug once and know grab it when i see a good offer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallyChook Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 no xmas shopping done here until December the 1st, even with the new baby coming I still want that special December fuzzy feeling. November's paypacket will be tiny as it's then that I drop to half pay, so after paying the bills, there will be nothing but child benefit to spend anyways (lol). So.... OH will be getting a big fat zero, same as we gave each other last yr and the yr before. Son will get something ridiculously overpriced from the littlewoods catalogue. Lil miss will be 2 months so really pointless buying her anything to be honest, better we spend some uninterrupted mummy daughter time under the tree looking at the lights Parents will get... hmmm... bottle of wine? maybe a tin of biscuits too if I have the cash, and my sister will receive the only proper present, except this yr I may have to change it to a half dozen eggs in a hand-painted box as I really will have no money whatsoever! Bah humbug. The lottery is ruining my Xmas, it's just cruel. Come on, my numbers have to come up SOMEDAY!!! PS I am a Pagan so shouldnt really be doing xmas anyways... it's just all that shopping fever makes me ever so jealous. Last yr having vowed not to do it I spent about £400 which I know is modest to a lot of people but to us was HUGE! I also worked nightshifts in the hospital on xmas day, boxing day, NYE and NYday. Quadruple bah humbug. This yr having hubby off work and me at home too will be all the xmas we need, together with a real tree and mug of cocoa I'll be happy enough x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 I bought two more pressies today - a magic kit for one of my nephews and the Cake Wrecks book for a bargainacious £2 for my friend. Storming ahead this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Where was the £2 Cake Wrecks book please? My eldest would love that in her stocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 7, 2010 Author Share Posted October 7, 2010 ooh yes me too with the cake wrecks book Got a few more bits and bobs today. They had some DVDs in Asda for £3 so I got a few Zoolanders, The Night in the Museum 1 & 2 (2 was £5) and Meet the Parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Someone please ban me from Folksy Got a few more bits for the girls on there tonight. I think I'll not have to leave the house at all for presents again this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 Folksy? Never heard of it...of for a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
