Christmas planning and saving ideas?

[travelgeek]

all of the deals are for 6-7AM.... you need to cross way before that.

customs coming back starts getting busy around noon all the way to the evening.

[decemberlily]

6 am? When is that? *thinking of my pillow*
So true.......

Darn it all having to work!

[trucks12trucks]

chritmas..hmm...going to the states is the only thing i can think of too.

[Angela273]

I have barely begun my Christmas shopping.
I am fortunate to have an LD, so I have been stock piling smellies, cleaning supplies, and personal items (Olay from the spring). I also have a collection of samples...some of which I am personally allergic to.

Just discovered today that my 13yr old brother would like a watch that you do not wear on your wrist (maybe on a belt loop). Any ideas where to find a decent one?

I used to make presents when I was younger...but now it sometimes comes down to a time vs money competition. Anyone else?

[decemberlily]

Try in the mall, usually the vendors have some that clip to a belt loop, or a chain.
Not sure about high quality ones, but for a younger person, it may seem cool enough

[travelgeek]

6 am? When is that? *thinking of my pillow*
So true.......

there might be some deals left over in the afternoon, and even saturday.... but all of the door crashers and good stuff would have been picked over in the morning. I usually plan on returning around the early afternoon.... before everyone clogs the border for hours.

[thecountess]

I only buy any cards, gift bags, tags, wrapping paper, etc, during the week after Christmas when everything is marked down 50-90% off.
Then I am stocked up for the following year.

Same goes for ornaments, etc

[tidytaurus]

I traded handmade crafts last year with others who made crafts as well and had a wonderful variety of items. This year I have not been so crafty but there are craft sales starting already and I am looking forward to checking them out. Sometimes just going inspires me and definately kicks in the Christmas is coming feeling.

[Zonny]

I only buy any cards, gift bags, tags, wrapping paper, etc, during the week after Christmas when everything is marked down 50-90% off.
Then I am stocked up for the following year.

Same goes for ornaments, etc

I haven't paid full price for gift wrap for years! I wait for a REALLY good deal after Christmas, usually when they're nearly out, and stock up for a couple of years. Wine bags are a big one for me too since I often give wine for Christmas gifts. I got them at Walmart one year for ten cents each.

Z

[decemberlily]

HUH? Moonlight what?
Hmmmmmmmmm........ me smell something fishy <><

[thecountess]

I haven't paid full price for gift wrap for years! I wait for a REALLY good deal after Christmas, usually when they're nearly out, and stock up for a couple of years. Wine bags are a big one for me too since I often give wine for Christmas gifts. I got them at Walmart one year for ten cents each.

Z

I give wine a lot too

[Abby5]

OMG !!6am that is way to late for Black friday some deals are at 2am!! I have gone for years now you need to stay for two nights and the ads come out the week before so you can plan your attack! Last year I got wii games for $6.99 here they were $49.99! It is soooooooooooo fun!

[decemberlily]

2 am? seriously? what stores?

[lucas]

Dont know if you eat Rice Krispies. But right nowon the boxes their are $10 coupons off any game (milton bradley, parker brother and one mroe brand which i forget) Some games a priced $10 regularly for example Candy Land and memory matchign games @ WalMart. Also games go on sale for $10 or less, especially in the Christmas season. So FREE BOARD GAMES. Great way to cross the kiddies off your list, and they make great gifts. You could also add a movie, popcorn and pyjamas or something along that line to make a great family game and movie night as a gift for people your looking to perhaps spend a lil more on.

I have only seen the coupons so far on Vanilla Rice Kripies, which is great for us as we go through 2 or 3 boxes a week in our house, the kids love them. Also got a great deal on them al walmart last week for $1 a box with b2s$2 kellogs coupons.

Could also try for the OldNavyWeekly coupons for $50 or $75 off a purchase of $100.

[lekate]

OMG so many of you posted about Black Friday in the US and I can't imagine, to me that sounds like an awful idea:

http://www.huliq.com/1/73764/black-f...orker-trampled

Ughhh, the mentality it creates in shoppers. I've always hated stupid crazy sales, nothing good ever comes of them.