christmas shopping stress

Jagraf

It was my day today to get most of the presents done. Having just become debt free, I don't seem to be able to buy anything.

I can't buy anything new, as I've learned to buy second hand stuff that is just as good.

I keep picking up boxes of cheap cards, then charity cards, then thinking I won't send any ... Moral dilemma

I watch people spending £10 on a tree decoration and wonder what on earth they are doing.

I stop for a coffee and think of it as a waste if its not a date with a friend.

I'm getting confused with all the BOGOF, three for twos, 10% off, 1% off your shopping next time you spend a million pounds etc.

I returned home with some wrapping paper for presents I haven't got, and a secret Santa for a party my DD is going to.

Its too early for a glass of wine isn't it? :rotfl:

InsideInsurance

Jagraf wrote: »

Its too early for a glass of wine isn't it? :rotfl:

Nope :beer:

elsien

It's never too early for a glass of wine after a shopping trip. I also headed out this morning as I start a new job next week so today was my last non-weekend opportunity.
I lost the will to live after about an hour when I realised I was throwing cheap rubbish into my basket just to get it over with. I did slightly better than you, as I also have gift tags and money envelopes.:D (and a couple of things for myself that weren't on the list but snuck in when I wasn't looking.)

Faith177

elsien wrote: »

It's never too early for a glass of wine after a shopping trip. I also headed out this morning as I start a new job next week so today was my last non-weekend opportunity.
I lost the will to live after about an hour when I realised I was throwing cheap rubbish into my basket just to get it over with. I did slightly better than you, as I also have gift tags and money envelopes.:D (and a couple of things for myself that weren't on the list but snuck in when I wasn't looking.)

It's so annoying when that happens isn't it

I've tried taking those type of things back but by the time I've paid the travel it isn't very MSE so i'm stuck with them

Jagraf

InsideInsurance wrote: »

Nope :beer:

Good cos I have no problem at all buying wine

Jagraf

elsien wrote: »

It's never too early for a glass of wine after a shopping trip. I also headed out this morning as I start a new job next week so today was my last non-weekend opportunity.
I lost the will to live after about an hour when I realised I was throwing cheap rubbish into my basket just to get it over with. I did slightly better than you, as I also have gift tags and money envelopes.:D (and a couple of things for myself that weren't on the list but snuck in when I wasn't looking.)

Gift tags ... Must add that to my list! I might just write another list and do it on line.