Has Anyone Bought Any Gifts Yet?

[kelly ann]

Just wondering if any of you have started buying gifts yet or is it still too early?

[kerst]

I bought some stocking stuffers and other knick knacks but nothing significant yet. I do look out for bargains and ideas though.

[Lfisch]

It's never too early for me. I already have things in the gift closet. A lot of my gift recievers are gardening lovers and now is the time of year to buy items for them to put in thier gift baskets I make. I have even given hubby my Christmas list as there are some things that are out in the stores that won't be there at Christmas and are great bargains.

[MarthaK]

I started collecting stocking stuffers during the after-Christmas sales but I haven't yet started on the gifts. My family has all our birthdays packed into June and July, so now that the birthdays are behind me, I will start work on Christmas.

This weekend will be a great time to start since it's Virginia's tax holiday on school supplies and clothing.

[SparkleNana]

Yes! I always send warm pajamas and/or aa robe and slippers to one relativde -- and I get them at the winter clearance sales. Also stocking stuffers.

[Maureen]

YES!!!!!!!!! I've got 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Course, you do realise that'll be it now until early December!!

[Janet]

I havent bought anything yet but I need to start!:-?

[Snowfall]

I haven't started shopping just yet but I did make a list of everyone I need to shop for and what I think I might get each of them. I might actually start shopping in a few weeks. I'm making a trip out to the mall on the 11th of August so I'll likely have a bag or two of gifts on that day.

[Minta]

Yup have couple totes full of gifts already. Got few outfits and PJ's for each of the kids, got gifts for other family memebers and friends. I already have about 1/4 of the gifts bought.

A friend recently gave us 2 huge totes full of geotrax train sets in mint condition. Her sons rarely played with them. We are giving them to our son for Christmas. He will 2 1/2 by Christmas.

[SparkleNana]

I am hoping to some wrapping - maybe September, to be realistic. I think I will buy some paperback books at the used book store and wrap them up for MOI!!!! I love to have something good to read when the after-Christmas exhaustion sets in.

[kelly ann]

Wow!! im quite surprised by you all....I think I had better get a move on myself!!

[RavenHardt]

I am just about all done....just waiting for the wrapping paper to arrive from a seller on ebay....and everything will be wrapped, packed and set aside...so I can enjoy the best time of the year.....woohoo

[scn]

I bought a few. I keep looking tough
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[Annette1990]

I have officially started! I usually get an LTD catalog and received a fall issue awhile ago. Anyhow, about 4-5 nights ago I went to the website and they were showing their Christmas issue. After browsing around and checking out what they have this year..I made a $200.00 order. Now I can't wait to receive my "stuff".

[irishgirl]

WOW.. you guys are hard core!!! I have a couple of things purchased.. I got my Dad his gift, my SIL, my little sister (both of those I am making so I should state for the record I bought the supplies!!).. I also picked up a gift for a friend of mine but that is it.. I am back to school mode now!!! Gosh does it add up quickly!!!

Well I best get moving on my shopping for Christmas.. I like Raven's idea.. no additional stress during the season!!

[pinkini]

You guys are great! My birthday is at the end of September and I won't start shopping until after that. cheesy

I am still deciding on what to get my husband this year, too... I think he's going to get a PS3.

[momnan30]

Just wondering if any of you have started buying gifts yet or is it still too early?
I buy gifts year round. By now my gift drawers are pretty stuffed actually. Most of the gifts are for nieces, nephews, etc. For my immediate family, I have learned to hold off shopping until Dec. because they change their minds too often! Now, wrapping is another issue...I'm kind of lazy that way!

[Aggy]

I've been shopping all year. I buy for two people each month. That way I'm not stressed in December.

[Holiday]

I have officially started! I usually get an LTD catalog and received a fall issue awhile ago. Anyhow, about 4-5 nights ago I went to the website and they were showing their Christmas issue. After browsing around and checking out what they have this year..I made a $200.00 order. Now I can't wait to receive my "stuff".

Annette, I haven't rec'd mine in the mail yet either, but my neighbor said she got hers awhile ago & has already rec'd her 1st order out of it!! Hmmmmm... Normally it comes in July! What a bummer!!! I know I can look online, but I like having the book right infront of me! Lol!!

[Holiday]

I normally save most of my shopping for "the season" I love to shop when the Christmas music is playing in the stores, it's chilly outside & that Christmas feeling is in the air! I love all the hustle bustle (early in the season....not shortly before when people are rude! Lol) So my answer is no...I haven't bought any gifts yet! :smile:

[MrsSoup]

I have Magic Elf presents that I ordered after Christmas last year and I think I have a couple things in the gift closet. However, I haven't bought specific gifts for anyone yet because I really haven't decided what we're getting the kids or what i'm getting DH. I need to get on the ball!

[Aggy]

Picked up a few more gifts over the weekend.

[SparkleNana]

Me! Me! I went to Dollar Store today and bought some small presents. One -- for a granddaughter - is a small tiarra with matching clip-on earrings, in a nice box. Then, for each grandchild, a nice box containing two good-sized decks of playing cards.)Nice boxes make nice wrapping easier! Also - a US puzzel i - you know - a nice box.

[Minta]

Picked up a couple more gifts over the weekend while down at the shore.