shopping

i start as soon as christmas is over. here in canada, the day after christmas is known as boxing day and most stores are open but it is still an official holiday. you can get really great sales, so i start then!

I start in june/july as i try and get it done ASAP so im not out with the crazy last minute shoppers trying to get it all done at once. I am almost done, i just have a few things left for my boyfriend and since i have a list it goes by a lot smoother and easier when you have a list go by. When you start early your not so stressed out thinking of everything you need to get and what you have to do. YOur also not worried if you have enough money asa you have been doing a little here and there. Waiting to the last minute would get me so stressed out and so annoyed with everything.

Well, for me, I start early. Most especially when stores are on seasonal sales. You can find a lot of good bargains. I collect so I don't really do last minute shopping. I noticed that during the winter months or when it's almost Christmas, yes, stores do go on sale, but theyre still expensive. So, I try to shop early.

I shop all year round. I have a present box, and when I see something that would do for a birthday or Christmas present, I buy it. If I know who it's destined for, I'll wrap it and label it. It's now November 9th, and I only have one present to buy for this year. Most of them are wrapped, too, and all of them are paid for, so there'll be no nasty surprises on the credit card statements in the New Year.

We have a large family to buy for, so it's the only way that makes sense.

In past years I have always started my shopping early, but this year with the bad economy I had not been able to. I will be making homemade gift baskets full of goodies (fudge, cookies and candy)for my husband's side of the familly. I will be painting ceramic ornaments for my family. For my niece and nephews I bought them books.
I am trying to win a gift cards for Best Buy so I can get my husband a Nintendo Wii. I know that is what he wants the most. I know he needs clothes as well.

I try to start early because I can't do the last minute thing, I'm one if I don't have it weeks before its not for my to get or have it. I do preferr to do all my Christmas shopping like at least a couple months ahead so all I have to focus on is cooking and working. Oh I can't forget the wrapping LOL

my shoping never overs whether it is Holi,Diwali or Christmas.........well it is intresting to wacth out latest things which is nearby to youand in commom like clothes and sandles and all that........

Lol, I had done all mine for xmas 2009 before 2008 had finished
I went to the after xmas sales and bought the few gifts I do buy for people, and saved quite a lot of money.
I even wrapped them there and then!!!
You are right, its nearly here and I am glad I have done mine because I couldnt face the crowded stores,