Has anyone started Christmas shopping yet?

[lvpets2002]

I have already bought my Christmas Cards.. Does that Count??

[chocolatepuppy]

I start picking up a few things as early as Sept. I don't buy for many, most is spent on my furkids. It's nice to have a few things put away and at least a few ideas of what to pick up for the rest on my list.

[Genny]

My mom and I always go Christmas shopping together and we don't ever get started until like a week right before Christmas lol!

[Alysser]

Nope, I don't even know what to buy half my family. My brother is taking me and my sister to Boston over winter break, so hopefully will find something there. My mom asked me what I wanted the other day, I got all I wanted and more (mikey). So, I am happy, but I do need to find some gifts fast...and I need to keep my savings afloat to.

[Pam]

There is one drawback to shopping early. Back when the kids were little I would hide things as I bought them (all over the house!) Occasionally, as the last gift was opened on Christmas morning I would think to myself....hmmm, I remember buying such and such. Wonder where it is? I have been known to stumble across a hidden Christmas gift in February.

[Edwina's Secretary]

There is one drawback to shopping early. Back when the kids were little I would hide things as I bought them (all over the house!) Occasionally, as the last gift was opened on Christmas morning I would think to myself....hmmm, I remember buying such and such. Wonder where it is? I have been known to stumble across a hidden Christmas gift in February.

When I went to trade in my car a few years ago I found in the trunk the Harley Davidson Monoply game I had bought for my husband for Christmas.

It was April...

[Randi]

I buy presents only for a small family and a few friends. My family and I usually give each other lists and it's practical things we can USE, we give each other. Not very exiting, but for friends I enjoy finding little things I know they'll like. I got a something this April for a dear friend.

This year, I'll make chocolade truffles for my vet and his assistants. They're all so nice!

[kokopup]

I had rather take a beating than to shop, especially the Mall type of shopping. I only have to buy for my wife and Grand kids and that is it. I usually give my Grand kids American Express gift cards that can be used anywhere. I have an understanding with my wife that she buys her own gifts then I will wrap them
and put them under the tree. I do usually buy some small something as a stocking
stuffer and that's it. I put no on the poll.

[Zippy]

I have!I have already bought my grandparents there gifts and wrapped them.I love giving gifts.I still have 6 people to buy for.I have started filling out my christmas cards already too.I get them at the end of every year after they go on sale and use them for next year.

[Pam]

I just got in from doing some serious shopping at Kohl's. They have great sales on everything and I had a 15% coupon to use that came in the mail. Then at the checkout I got back *Kohl's bucks* to use on my next trip and I have another coupon which starts next week.

[sparks19]

I OFFICIALLY started last night lol.

I've only bought one thing so far.

Had someone custom make me a sign for my step dad's garage. This is his pride and joy. He worked so hard to turn it from a garage into a games room basically. it's his little man haven hahaha. he has all his tools in there, a tv, stereo, karaoke machine, pool table/ping pong table, and dart board. it's a really cool place and he did a very good job with it.

So I had someone make him a sign that says "What happens in the garage Stays in the garage" hehe

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Nearly 4 weeks ago, I saw a perfect blender, and it was a very reasonable price!
I bought it and once home, I store it in the basement untill our Jo passed by;
Every year he keeps asking me "what would you like to get mom?"
So now he was happy that the problem was solved even before he realised once more that he "didn't know what to get"
So, YES I have, and I will even be happier at Christmas...!
Oops yes, I may NOT forget to act "surprised" then.... LOL

[cassiesmom]

I was shopping for a birthday gift on Saturday and I had one of those "that's a perfect gift" moments. So yes, I bought my first Christmas gift of the year when I wasn't even looking for one!

My mom has already asked what I'd like for Christmas. There's nothing I particularly need. Best gift is the opportunity to spend time with my family. They're so busy, it's nice to just slow down and be together for one whole afternoon (well, two- Thanksgiving and Christmas).

[mon]

The only people my husband and I exchange gifts with anymore simply suggested the other week that we quit it and just enjoy one another's company! Honestly, we are so relieved. We are at an age where we all have what we love, the malls are crammed already, cannot even find a place to park at Guildford mall and it's only Nov. SO glad we don't have to do that again. Christmas gift every year from now on. They insist on homemade caramel corn though, gotta draw the line somewhere! Merry Christmas!!

[prechrswife]

Okay, I voted because I have officially started now. Not much, but a start...