Christmas Is Just Round The Corner....What Are Your Plans?

OldChem, how did you start your business? That sounds like a good seasonal job.

OldChem, How much does santa pay? I am kidding! I remember when I was younger my grandmother was able to get us all lots of gifts, and would give the grandchildren money for how old they are. Now she's not able to do that, but who is anymore? GardenGerty, It sounds to me maybe an affiliate program for some of the legit santa letter programs, either that or maybe a local post office or newspaper? Heck you could probably ask neighbors if they'd like a personalized letter written from santa to their kids...

That is very practical Old Chem...with a family that big you will need to make a head start. Making sure that everyone gets a really nice present.

Oh don't ya start reminding me girl lol I want a laptop for Christmas Santa! I have well been pretty good all year so won't ya gimme a laptop lol.... wow a camera eh... geez there are so many things I need but then I have not so much to buy all of them...where is my fairy godmother or santa?

Oh, a laptop! :) Santa, I have been good as well, and I wanna give my old laptop to my younger cousin, so would you give me a new one for Christmas? lol! You're right, there are so many things I need as well, but the budget is short.

It definitely pays to save on postage, though with the flat rate boxes maybe this year will be a bit different for those sending presents afar.

Where you going to Gerty...lemme come lol jk.... yes you can save on postage if you do that. Hey I have a question for both of you guys I have a relative in the U.S and I wanted to give her an e-book reader device do you know where I can buy a chealper one? Target has none I checked and Amazon has their own version the Amazon Kindle but it is quite pricey at $159...any suggestion where I can buy?

glad you like this conversation. Well as per experience prices go way up during Christmas. So for me I'd stock the presents as early as now so during the holidays I can afford to buy the ever increasing cost of basic commodities most especially the food. We are a very big family including the extended families of cousins,aunts and uncles, so we would need to prepare a big Christmas dinner. Whatever money I'd have near Christmas will be enough to buy for food. Christmas dinner is usually held in our house.

I see. I guess since I don't host the dinners (at least not yet) I didn't count them in with the Christmas rush. Hectic would probably be an understatement for a big family at Christmas if you have to pack all the duties into a month. I'm glad you've found a way to spread the weight out. It's certainly a smart way of doing it. I guess I'll have to give it a try, especially if there are good sales and more especially if they are on the internet and not too heavy on the shipping charges.

thanks meowcow foe your kind words. Yes I have found a way of looking at the internet as my ally now that it would be near Christmas and prices are about to go up. There are some great stuff at ebay and other sites as well that are not kinda pricey. What I do is see if there are other stuffs in the seller's store and then buy them if I am interested and then ask the seller to combine shipping. IF it's clothes you can combine 5 clothes in 1 shipping and that's a great bargain.

It's so exciting isn't it? I'm like a big kid over Christmas, I just love it all!!

I am so excited as well! I can't wait to decorate the tree and yes buy Christmas presents... I am not a good cook so I leave the cooking for someone else in the family.

You're right. The best Christmases is usually during childhood days. That's why I'm going to make this Christmas a very special one for my kids. I also hope you have a good Christmas. Have a nice day always!

Oh Wow I hope you have a great one this year and yes make it extra special for the kids to enjoy. My best memory of Christmas was during childhood so I advice parents to give them good Christmases during these years after all they have plenty of time being adults but not plenty of time to be children.

wow good for you! I am about to start mine just yet lol. Happy holidays in advance!

Well then that is great news you may be travelling. I'd love doing that but my folks just live around the block and so are my other close kins lol. I plan on going on travel all by myself though but that would be before Christmas. Hehehe you got your hubby's wish list eh? lol Me it's a lucky guess lol well that's the fun in receiving presents is when they get what they least expect or never expected but turned out good. I like surprises like that lol but it's been 5 christmases already and I have always been Santa to my family never got any in return not even on my birthday. Not that I feel bad but sometimes I'd like to be surprised too.

Your Welcome Shelly! One thing I know about Christmas as a Child were not the presents on the tree but I love the fact that we are all together on that day and we are all in a merry mood. We exchanged funny stories and play silly games that makes us all laugh... however as the years went by when I was growing up and life had been hectic esp. financially and some kins moved away and some passed away it has been so different more lonely. However I made a resolution since last year to bring back the Christmas cheer in my family. So I have been playing Santa to add fun and I buy all the food in the dinner table although not getting any for myself...but not regretting it.I enjoyed looking at their faces as they open their gifts and as everyone joins in the fun.

Why not create a new tradition in your family that you can all enjoy during this festive holidays? There are so many things to do and not much time to do it like bond with family and friends....

Oh that is a wonderful idea! Why not right? So go on girl and got busy with the planning and the shopping! Have a merry holiday!

As much as I like to give gifts I also know how to treat myself, Oh yes go ahead and gift yourself with a cellphone you like... I have always wanted to buy Sony Ericsson Satio but I'll admit it is very pricey at it's cost I can buy a laptop which I intend to do so as a Christmas present for myself. So postpone satio my my my ...hmmm cellphone is chipped off and sometimes I am ashamed to use it infront of my friends but lol it is still in good working condition so it will do for the mean time hehehe... I wish too that your family outing will push through... where you planning to go?

Oh Christmas is the best time to make them settle their differences don't ya think? Where's the Christmas spirit? Think you can help patch things up with 'em? As for gifts try ebay there are inexpensive things that are great. Or you can try browsing the net for inexpensive suggestions. I am doing it now too.

Congrats to your sister's new bundle of joy! Yup it;s exciting when kids are involved dont ya think?

I understand it can be a little too tight on the budget these days. That is why I am trying to do some shopping bit by bit looking for inexpensive but great gifts. I also use ebay to find good deals. However if presents cannot be given because it really is very tight financially a decent christmas meal will do. Something we have to be thankful since in some parts of the world they have nothing for Christmas.

Yup time flies by so quickly. I am sorry to hear that but there is one thing you can do find some online freelance job there are many sites you can sign up and earn money from those sites and hopefully before Christmas comes.