Christmas 2017 thread

[thriftygranny]

Well prep for next year has started!! I picked up some beautiful wrapping paper and cards at Chapters and a few pieces of costume jewelry at Sears for 70% off, they also had 30% off Clearance clothing so got some 45.00 sweat pants for 8.99 and some work out shirts for my husband and socks and slippers for next to nothing. Going to spend tomorrow organizing stuff to pack away until next year!!

[lecale]

Officially started shopping for 2017!

Walmart has some great stocking stuffers, NHL fastwrap (velcro wristband) watches for $10 regular $26.96

http://www.walmart.ca/search/nhl%20fastwrap%20watch

[lilo0003]

DH picked me pick the 1st gift of 2017. Starbucks has all the holiday ware on sale and I wanted a new holiday travel mug, 50% off sweet. I also did an inventory of gift wrap and tags. I suspect I shall have enough to last my lifetime. I found two of the Costco roles unopened. I recall buying them end of season the same year that Target had 90% off and I have lots of that paper & boxes left so I will be good for quiet a while.

[scouponer]

Didn't buy much on Boxing Day tried to go to the mall twice but parking lot was full and probably 100 cars circling so abandoned it. Did get to chapters pier one and superstore for wrap ( not that I need I) and tags, boxes, Lindt bear with heart for DJ for Valentine's Day, Christmas crackers for next year,a Christmas pillow, etc.most of the gift sets of lotions, body wash perfume etc were gone at rcss when I got there at 8:45 am Boxing Day. Saw several people with cartloads of the gift sets and chocolates and cookies...I am thinking they plan to sell them. They left the wrap and decorations alone so was able to at least take advantage of that. Just wanted one aveeno set to use up my last coupon....will have to get up earlier next year! Found my nephew who is 6 a Star Wars Lego watch that you build...so cute couldn't resist even though it was still $13.99. Will give as part of birthday gift this summer. Disappointed wth children's place ad I gave a bunch of place bucks, but nothing is on sale. So will wait and see as I figure I can buy cheaper during a sale!

[scouponer]

Got a Christmas ornament for each of my 3 nieces for next Christmas. Bombay sale was 75% off and no tax. Each ornament was in the $50 price range ( who pays that?) so got them for about $12.50 each. Very nice ornaments..also picked up a wreath for us and a potted arrangement for my mom and some Christmas napkins for next Christmas. So many nice things but don't need them and even with the 75 off and no tax is still expensive. But over $725 for $149.

[Frugalbigmama]

Totally organized all the Christmas wrap/bags etc. and I need nothing. So one less thing to worry about!

[jasperandchar]

Got a Christmas ornament for each of my 3 nieces for next Christmas. Bombay sale was 75% off and no tax. Each ornament was in the $50 price range ( who pays that?) so got them for about $12.50 each. Very nice ornaments..also picked up a wreath for us and a potted arrangement for my mom and some Christmas napkins for next Christmas. So many nice things but don't need them and even with the 75 off and no tax is still expensive. But over $725 for $149.

$50 for an ornament I like $12.50 much better as well = great job!

[jasperandchar]

DH and I ventured out last week alone to C Tire as we needed to return a gift.

Well we hit the ornament jackpot, all the ornaments that were used to decorate the Christmas trees in the store were greatly discontinued. After the discount they were .50 cents each so we grabbed about 25 of them, dh will add these ornaments on a homemade bottle of wine next year for his colleagues at the school. We're thinking that a nice bottle of homemade wine with a beautiful ornament hanging from the bottle neck will make a beautiful gift and reasonably priced to boot

I'm keeping a log of what we got the kids this year that they really liked so that next year we can get them another or add to the collection, etc.

I've told my parents that next year MIL will be hosting Christmas as MIL told my kids she wanted to host this year but I was hosting because my folks had nowhere to go. So my parents are aware and hopefully 1 of my 2 brothers will step us and invite them.

[Frugalbigmama]

Totally organized all the Christmas wrap/bags etc. and I need nothing. So one less thing to worry about!

Bought 2 packages of ribbon yesterday for .44 each at RCSS. I have a bit but needed more (I didn't put ribbon on this past Christmas because I didn't really have much)

[jasperandchar]

I have my new running list of Christmas gifts (kept a list of items that people asked for and updated to include the items they did not received) yippee......

I have a running list of stocking stuffers for my kids. The list includes items that they really like getting this year and new items which I think will be a hit. I plan on picking up an item each month to lessen the burden financially.

PS I love reading everyones bargains & purchases

[Frugalbigmama]

I have my new running list of Christmas gifts (kept a list of items that people asked for and updated to include the items they did not received) yippee......

I have a running list of stocking stuffers for my kids. The list includes items that they really like getting this year and new items which I think will be a hit. I plan on picking up an item each month to lessen the burden financially.

PS I love reading everyones bargains & purchases

Please share your list! We may find sales/deals for you. And good ideas for us

I picked up stocking stuffers and the little things as I found them last year and it totally made the difference. Plan on doing the same this year.

[coupon girl]

I pick up stocking stuffers year round
-oh 2 rolls of tom smith wrapping paper at shoppers 1.00 for next year

[sweetmomma]

I pick up stocking stuffers year round
-oh 2 rolls of tom smith wrapping paper at shoppers 1.00 for next year

That is my favorite paper! I know people say it doesn't matter because no one pays attention to the paper just rip open the gift but it matters to me!

My stores have the paper around $2 a roll. Still waiting for the box set to go on sale. It's $10 from $30 but still too steep for me lol!

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[Frugalbigmama]

Walmart had 90% off Christmas stuff when I went yesterday.

Bought:

.30 Cents Ribbon
.49 Hallmark Christmas cards for DS to hand out to friends
.70 Hallmark Christmas cards for me

Totally need nothing for supplies now!

[Ciel]

Walmart had 90% off Christmas stuff when I went yesterday.

Bought:

.30 Cents Ribbon
.49 Hallmark Christmas cards for DS to hand out to friends
.70 Hallmark Christmas cards for me

Totally need nothing for supplies now!

Will have to see if local store might have any gift bags. I know my Cdn Tire has a good assortment of sale Xmas decor, some wrapping paper rolls and stockings but I did not see not much in gift bags (that can be used for other occasions too, not just in December).

If you have a Longos store in your area, see if the Papyrus Xmas cards/tags are still in the clearance area or marked down until Jan. 26.

I missed any sale items on Dec. 26 at my local Shoppers because I was at the store during the week and on Dec.31-aside from a couple of endcaps relating to skincare, nothing remained.
Still intend to visit the Nash & Queenston Bed & Bath Warehouse store to get some gift bags there as well.