anyone thinking about christmas yet?

DKLS

I wouldnt normally, but wifey has given the nod for xmas abroad this year, well we do the xmas thing with the rellies then head for the sun or snow on boxing day.

I have one if these in my office drawer ready to wrap up which should result in :j (although I didnt pay anything like the rrp thanks to a contact of mine)

shegirl

Me!Since a friend mentioned X Factor being a countdown to Christmas I've been imagining how gorgeous my new house will look at Christmas-little tree in the front garden lol,living room perfect size and shape to show off my tree (even more so when I decorate) and it got me feeling all cosey and excited enough to start making plans

Nan63

Oh yes, have for a while now! I've noticed in some restaurants they've got the signs 'book now for Christmas' so the build up is slowly starting.

I'm in a Christmas Savings club at work which gets paid out in November so I always have a good budget, we love Christmas and always like to indulge. However, this year will be a little different as we are on holiday to Florida in February for a month (the month I'm made redundant!) so we've decided we'll calm down a bit on presents and save the money for a splurge on holiday.

I made a deal a long time back with other family and friends about not buying for each other and nowadays I only buy for my husband, daughter, grandson and son-in-law which makes for a fairly relaxed and exciting time!

Spendless

I buy thru-out the year, starting earlish-on. This year I bought some things in the Boots 70% off sale and paid for it using my points so I came away with several bags worth for nothing. :j

For main presents though or closer or more difficult to buy for family members, I find I can't do this until the store's Christmas stock comes out. I have a grandparent with a mid Sept birthday, mine is late Sept and hubby's early Oct and I find that I struggle to find much in the shops for Nan, the situation is changing by the time it's my birthday and I've frequently bought from the gift range available.

I aim to be finished by 1st Dec, so I can concentrate on writing xmas cards, which I'm not as organised with- I've been known to be driving all round the town xmas eve posting cards thru riends letter boxes, attending school xmas plays- def easier since eldest went to Secondary school and I am down to watching just one, going to parties, carol concerts and so on.

marisco_2

I tend to go out and buy lots of the presents during the October half term. Especially things for the kids as I worry that things will sell out.

Before having kids I never use to do anything for Xmas till December. What with the late night shopping and weekends it could all be done. Standing in the queues chatting to people about their plans added to the enjoyment of it all for me.

Personally I would be bored of it by December if I thought to much about it from now. Im all :eek: at the person who has bought and wrapped their presents already. How does that work with returning goods if they have any faults or dont fit?

System

Well ive got a list of things i want for the house a mile long but i realize they will have to wait as i need to start saving for Christmas.

Four of kids will have gift vouchers as usual (they usually like to spend them in the sales) but this January will be my youngest sons 17th birthday so he will be having driving lessons. I did ask him what he wanted and he didnt know so when i suggested driving lessons he was more than pleased with the suggestion.

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I have bought a few kids toys in the sale, but thank you for bringing this up as you have reminded me that I need to order some tickets for my mum (the event is in November but I always buy them for her xmas pressie). Off to buy them now.....

antw23uk

I had my screeching drunk SIL on the phone the other day and she slapped me with an invite for Xmas day dinner ... I was completley unprepared for it so had to say yes :mad: I had literally NO excuse :eek:

DAMN DAMN DAMN

I know im getting worse the older i get but i just want to stay at home and have a quiet life ..... I dont know why families think its a wonderful thing to do. Get the whole family together for one day having spent the other 364 days avoiding such a situation knowing full well it will end in screaming kids, screaming parents, a sobbing drunk in the corner and just ,...... Arrrrgghghhh yuk yuk yuk .. Go away its AUGUST :rotfl:

fluffnutter

Christmas? I'm still waiting for summer.

Edwardia

Bought all the dry ingredients last week for the organic Christmas pud which my mother will make us next month. Bought frozen organic shortcrust pastry for OH to make his mince pies with.