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Who has started Christmas shopping

smoochy — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 22:28:17 GMT

Besides me? I've got five people covered so far. Found a Kate Spade wristlet for $45 for my picky cousin. She's a KS addict so this should be a hit. I hope. My total list is short, and most will again get gift cards from me. I wanted to get as much done as early as possible, because we are leaving for an overseas trip right after Christmas.

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ninjawife — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 22:31:05 GMT

I start early but not this early. Besides I only buy gifts for my two daughters and my BFF. DH and I don't even exchange gifts.

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Qvcchristmas — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 22:33:43 GMT

I started my Christmas shopping already, mostly due to QVC Christmas in July. Found candles and a pillar for a friend, a Berkshire throw for another friend and a Luminara candle wearing a cozy Christmas sweater for myself. I like to get most of the shopping done before November so I can relax and enjoy the holidays.

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gidgetgh — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 22:59:21 GMT

I've already finished my sister and two best friends.

That should be it for me till fall when I shop for my niece and two nephews. Oh, and my brother in law. And that will be it.

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Carmie — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 22:49:39 GMT

I no longer shop for Christmas, except for items to cook and bake with.

My husband and I don't exchange and I give my children, their spouses and my grands cash.

I do buy for one friend who is in a senior care home, but I will do that in December.

I wish I was going on vacation right after Christmas. That sounds wonderful. Sometimes we go to Florida for the month of February, but haven't since COVID.

I miss it.

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Goldengate8361 — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 22:51:24 GMT

Lordy, no.

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Sooner — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 22:52:08 GMT

No shopping to do.

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Bri369 — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 23:00:50 GMT

No, it's too early to start shopping for me. I'll start jotting things down to make a "rough list" soon.

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turtle52 — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 23:02:27 GMT

Does Chanukah shopping count???

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Tinkrbl44 — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 23:02:31 GMT

Years ago my sisters and I decided to just go with VERY nice individual holiday cards with thoughtful comments written inside. The choices have been really gorgeous and mean a lot to us.

For my niece and nephew, they get the same with a gift card inside. That could be for a retail outlet, Starbucks or ... the Big Hit a couple years ago .... a small booklet of coupons for FREE car washes!

So, while my holiday shopping isn't "done", I can throw it all together in an afternoon. But, obviously, not until the Papyrus holiday cards are in the stores.

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Meowingkitty — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 23:04:56 GMT

No kids or grandkids. We only buy a gift card for our hairdresser. So when the spirit moves me I'll go into Target and get it. Hubby and I don't exchange gifts anymore. So I guess my Christmas shopping is pretty much done. We keep things simple.

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KailaS — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 23:21:44 GMT

I shop throughout the year. However, the downside is that this year, my mom is in hospice care and my sister is very ill and has lost 60 pounds from a rare illness. So, although I started early, I have had to stop. It may only be my cats and me celebrating this year.

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wilma — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 23:13:19 GMT

My family and friends stopped gift giving many years ago. A few of us make home baked goodies to share, but that's it.

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katie1859 — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 23:13:40 GMT

I don't Christmas shop anymore.
Kids are grown. They get a card and monetary gift.
They can use it how they want.

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shoptilyadropagain — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 23:14:40 GMT

I'll shop year round but the majority of my gift-giving is in the form of gift cards. I've bought several gifts already with the first one being purchased in February.

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september — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 23:30:06 GMT

Not me. In my family, people don't usually start their wish lists until November. I wait and buy from those lists. Or I do gift cards or checks.

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september — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 23:32:30 GMT

@KailaS wrote:
I shop throughout the year. However, the downside is that this year, my mom is in hospice care and my sister is very ill and has lost 60 pounds from a rare illness. So, although I started early, I have had to stop. It may only be my cats and me celebrating this year.

I am sorry. My mom passed away two weeks ago. Christmas will be very different this year, without her.

Hugs to you.

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Laura14 — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 23:38:00 GMT

I'm done including most birthdays for the rest of the year. I have two more birthdays at the end of the year and they may be gift cards.

The potential UPS strike and wanting to just enjoy Fall and the holidays made me finish earlier than ever. Now my holiday shopping is all about me. 😂

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Laura14 — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 23:39:03 GMT

I am so sorry @september . 🙏🏻🩷 Hugs to you and your family.

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FancyPhillyshopper — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 23:40:41 GMT

Yes, I always start early, sometimes the day after Christmas when the sales are great. I usually always finish in advance, and I try to wrap early as well, so I can enjoy the month of December a bit more stress-free.