Have you done your Christmas shopping yet?

FeistyFidget wrote: »

I got lots of 'tat' from the boots 50% sale

Difference is, I selected each gift with a recipient in mind, so come December, I won't be grabbing any old thing because I'm running out of time

I thought it was common knowledge that Christmas = TAT

cats2012 wrote: »

I understand being money saving, but I put effort into choosing really personal presents for all birthdays and Christmas, so stocking up from Boots etc in the sales just doesn't work for me.

I might buy some bits across the year, but only if it's the perfect present - an "I saw this and thought of you moment"

I must admit I have done this in the past but I have stopped doing it now.

I started to worry that the person I give it to might decide to take it back to Boots after christmas as an unwanted gift and find out it is a year old!

As there is just my mother and I, we buy each other a Christmas and birthday present when we see something we want, not necessarily at the correct time. I have bought my cards for 2013 though.

I've bought cards and wrapping paper, plus a few gifts that I'm sure will last and will still be loved and relevant next year. I also stocked up on Christmas craft bits in the sale so I can make things for next year in good time.

My favourite gift so far is a stocking full of earrings (Christmassy and regular) for my mum. There's no way I could afford that in December, but when they're all a pound or less and on 3 for 2 it's doable and my mum will love it.