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Fri, Jun 19th, 2015, 07:57 AM #121
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Mon, Jun 22nd, 2015, 02:04 AM #122
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Summer Solstice - so half a year until Christmas week. I have Christmas stuff laid out all across the basement - some to donate, some to sell, some to keep. I tried to "give away" a lot of excess pre-bought presents last year. What I'm finding is that buying way ahead means that the young people outgrow what I've bought. They are at the age where they want to buy there own things now.
So, I like the idea of saving points and keeping eyes open for entertainment kinds of gifts.
DH and I are going on a holiday to see his son at the end of October and then on a cruise at the end of November so Christmas decorating is going to have to happen sometime in early November or not until the second week of December. I know which one my dh will vote for - but I like having Christmas stuff up for a longer time.
So our gifts to one another are the trips - and a few stocking stuffers.
We're in a new house so I took pictures last Christmas so i would remember what I used where. It made it easier to part with things that I "think I might use someday." - They house isn't getting any bigger!
I'm hoping to have more time for crafts this year. I have 2 sisters-in-law, 1 sil's boyfriend, 2 brothers, 2 nephews (like grandkids), 3 step-children (adult), 3 step-grandkids (including 1 new baby) and various friends that I like to give a little something to. One bff who is by herself that I like to spoil a bit. And I like to make some donations to the women's shelter, and/or children's charities.
Just typing this out is making me think I'd better get more organized!
Thanks, J&C for running this thread!
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Mon, Jun 22nd, 2015, 09:51 AM #123
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Sounds like you are well organized avoncallingu. I bought a few little things so far (a few cheap video games for kids and razors). I try and work on stockings and the little things for the kids now because they are getting older its hard to know what the "it" thing is that is wanted near Christmas. So I put $100 away a month so I have the money ready for it But I can start for my niece now that her birthday is over. Will be fun buying for her
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Mon, Jun 22nd, 2015, 10:34 AM #124
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You ladies amaze me. I haven't even thought about Xmas yet and lkely won't until late November!
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Mon, Jun 22nd, 2015, 07:10 PM #125
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I finally took the "Christmas" flannel sheets off the guest bed, washed them and put them away for a while! Everything in it's time! LOL!
We were under a Tornado and Hail warning this afternoon so working in the basement made sense!
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Mon, Jun 22nd, 2015, 09:22 PM #126
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185 days....
2019 is the year that we continue to save before we buy!!!
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Mon, Jun 22nd, 2015, 09:24 PM #127
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Did my research on when The Flash 2014 tv series will be released, The Big Bang and Game of Thrones so I will pick them up once released or may pre-order and save some $ - time will tell.
2019 is the year that we continue to save before we buy!!!
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Mon, Jun 22nd, 2015, 09:28 PM #128
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Mon, Jun 22nd, 2015, 09:30 PM #129
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2019 is the year that we continue to save before we buy!!!
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Tue, Jun 23rd, 2015, 10:30 PM #130
My kids love candy and treats so I use my shoppers points to load them up with candy. SDM also often has decent clearance headphones and usually someone puts them though the wash so I like to put these in the stocking as well. I also buy magazines for the stockings, at least 80 of it comes from shoppers and with points.
Friends don't let real friends pay full price.
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Thu, Jun 25th, 2015, 04:52 PM #131
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We love the stocking too Nancy and I don't like to fill them with $store crap so yes they are expensive. So if I find awesome deals year long it doesn't feel like it cost tons. I am really going to try and pull a Rubbermaid bin and put the Christmas stuff in it now since birthdays are done for the year! And then really be on the hunt for cool things I ordered coins from the MINT so hope they arrive soon. Will save for stockings.
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Fri, Jun 26th, 2015, 11:15 PM #132
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You ladies inspired me! So did a couple Chapters gift cards I have. Went online to peruse and found some great deals. Edited my 2015 gift list. And...shopped for prezzies! All the kids in our families are young so it makes it easy right now. When the order arrives in the mail I will go through my gift bin, organize the gifts and fill in my list for those gifts completed. There are already a few things in there, but now Christmas prep is in full swing lol.
I also wanted to let you know there are some good deals at Indigo right now in toys. 50% and some more. I bought toy shovels for all the nieces and nephews to go with their books for $5. This is perfect for winter, keep them occupied when mom and dad have to shovel and have their own fun too! I also bought my girls (to share) and my niece (who has a Nov birthday) a Play Mobile advent calendar 50% off. I thought this was a great deal and my kids get enough chocolate!
https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca...3atoys%3a16%3a
They have a police man one too!"There are more important things--friendship and bravery...."
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Fri, Jul 3rd, 2015, 04:26 PM #133
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I went to the $ store to get a card and found the cutest gift set. I will post pic this weekend It's for my niece (DS already owns the BlueRay )
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Wed, Jul 8th, 2015, 05:47 PM #134
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2019 is the year that we continue to save before we buy!!!
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Wed, Jul 8th, 2015, 05:51 PM #135
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@lilo0003 I'm hoping to spend my SDM points as well on those electronic items such as good quality headphones, I'll need to check both local shoppers and see who has the best selection or the ones that ds wants. Also going to do the manly stockings for both boys with gift sets.
2019 is the year that we continue to save before we buy!!!
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