little early, but time for christmas.....
@angelwithkids (1256)
United States
October 17, 2012 10:01pm CST
it's a little early for some people, but never too early for me. i've already started my christmas shopping. for once, my son is ahead. i've always had a hard time figuring out what to get him, but this year it's easier. i've made up my list to get everyone and know how much i'll be spending. now, to get my nieces and nephews set up. i have a general idea and i won't be spending a whole lot on them. on top of all that, i have multiple birthdays as well. so i'm balancing that as well, but i feel good as i got this under control this year. :) :) :) :) i'm proud of my self! i won't be going broke. yay!
9 responses
@camomile07 (1420)
• Germany
18 Oct 12
I also thing it's never too early. Usually, I started in September to make a list. First, I write down the names of the persons whom I'll buy a present and a calculate how much I will be able to spend for each and an idea what to buy. Then, at the end of the month, I start to buy the gifts bit by bit, some in September, some in October... so I won't spend all the money the same month. Also, at the beginning of December the prices of items are going up getting more expensive. So, I prefer to buy them before that happens.
@angelwithkids (1256)
• United States
19 Oct 12
the older i get, the more i hate crowds. too many people around me and i just get claustrophobic and loose me temper. this way, i get everything done by mid dec and i can enjoy the holidays in peace.
@angelwithkids (1256)
• United States
22 Oct 12
i've got part of my list done through a couple of specific website. that was the fun part . i can't wait till my packages arrive.
@camomile07 (1420)
• Germany
20 Oct 12
That's right, with too many people around me I get easily stressed and then I forget part of what I really wanted. So I always try to do shopping out of the rush hour. That's also why I like to shop online. Last year, I bought several gifts in Internet.
@I_am_yours_06 (185)
• Philippines
20 Oct 12
WE have a long celebration for Christmas here.. Started in September, we call it BER months..we already started putting Christmas trees, decors,lights everywhere.. and started playing Christmas songs.. Many of us here already planned for the Christmas presents,etc.
@angelwithkids (1256)
• United States
22 Oct 12
we have a tradition of putting the tree and lights up Thanksgiving weekend. now, i'll have presents to put under the tree that same weekend. :) now to concentrate on my daughter's birthday. which is a week before Christmas.
@gaiza12 (4884)
• Philippines
18 Oct 12
Good for you! I wish I could start thinking of what to give to my parents, they are the ones I really care of giving every Christmas. I don't have that much of money that is why. Anyway, it's really good to start our Christmas shopping so we won't be having a hard time when December comes.
@angelwithkids (1256)
• United States
19 Oct 12
it's easy for my mom. she's into wild cats, dolphins, plants and quilts. so i scored with a dolphin quilt, an animal print top and i'll get her a small plant. this weekend we're going to the renaissance festival so i'm sure i'll find something unique for my sisters. of course yardsellr.com has been quite helpful as well.
@emerillus (467)
• Philippines
18 Oct 12
Good luck with your shopping! Now, I need to figure out how to get presents for my nephews and nieces, especially my son now that I've become lazy going shopping. I know time flies so fast and before I know it, here comes Christmas once again! :(
@angelwithkids (1256)
• United States
19 Oct 12
i updated my list. looks like my son has the most gifts now. :) he's usually the least and last. :D
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
18 Oct 12
You're not alone. The spirit of Christmas here in Manila is specially felt during BER months. So in as early as September you could already see and hear Christmas songs, decors and themes on some establishments. Thanks for reminding me that I have a bunch of list to do before the holiday season. I bought most present on some group-buying sites last year so I think I was able to save a lot compared the past years.
@angelwithkids (1256)
• United States
19 Oct 12
those are always the best kind. :) more money you can save the better.
@prashu228 (37524)
• India
19 Oct 12
oh so you started your christmas shopping, yes too early, but good one, as you wont be in hurry at the last moment, now you can plan everything with a relaxing mind. we didn't even start anything, not even planned, we will start next month, hope everything goes well.
@angelwithkids (1256)
• United States
22 Oct 12
thanks to walmart and bringing back their lay a way, i can get that paid off next month. then i'll get my packages from certain websites. i actually was able to get some new christmas lights using my coupons from a local store.
@jhogenlids (16)
• Philippines
18 Oct 12
The spirit of Christmas is really a great experience every year, you will always feel the love of every people. It is a very good thing to plan ahead. so that like what you said we have spent our money on a right way. more blessing to all of us.
@natliegleb (5175)
• India
18 Oct 12
its always on time every time and its a great feel to be for christmas and i love it
@Raine38 (12391)
• United States
18 Oct 12
You're actually just on track, enough to be able to avoid the Christmas rush that is going to happen every year come December. So far, I have only managed to buy one gift for my sister and that's it. I still have a long list, including my in-laws now. I am so going to be in trouble. 
