How is Christmas shopping going, have your started yet?
By snowy
@snowy22315 (199263)
United States
November 24, 2025 2:35pm CST
I admit I don't have much. I am ordering son a subscription to Popular Mechanics, but it probably won't be there in time for Christmas. I do have an Alexa device I can give him though provided I find it. I don't think he has one and I have one I bought for him several years ago that I never got a chance to give him. I think I may mostly stick with Amazon gift certificates this year. I will give my dad's to my mom and she can help him pick something out. I have given him in the recent past robes, socks and nuts which he likes..but it is hard to pick out something for somebody who does nothing.
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@LindaOHio (206907)
• United States
25 Nov
My shopping is done. I only had to get 3 gift cards.
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@LindaOHio (206907)
• United States
26 Nov
@snowy22315 Yes. One each for the two cousins and one for the lady across the street that brings my trash can back to the garage.
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@snowy22315 (199263)
• United States
26 Nov
@LindaOHio I hope you get something in return.
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@LadyDuck (487907)
• Italy
25 Nov
My husband and I do not exchange Christmas present anymore, we buy what we need during the year. I am shopping because we receive two friends for Christmas Eve, so I have to find something for them. I will shop at Amazon to have toys delivered to the children of our niece. The girl started school this year, I think that children books would be better than toys. The boy is only 2 years old.
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@snowy22315 (199263)
• United States
25 Nov
A light load.I might give my nephews nice cards.
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@LadyDuck (487907)
• Italy
25 Nov
@snowy22315 - I am so happy that I can order the presents at Amazon and ask to deliver to my niece address.
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@AmbiePam (107163)
• United States
24 Nov
That would be hard to choose a gift for him.
I think most of the gifts I’m giving this year will be things I got for free. The money I got for selling things was spent on food for my trip, and a visit to my cupping/massage lady. I know it’s good stuff though, so hopefully everyone will like them. Shipping is always a lot too, so hopefully I’ll see most of the recipients in person. Another problem is I don’t know where some of these gifts are now that everything is in trash bags.
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@AmbiePam (107163)
• United States
24 Nov
@snowy22315 I have rooted through five so far, but haven’t found any of the bigger ticket items yet. I found mostly clothes, decorations , and old electronics. Thankfully, he put all the items I received while I was gone, in my car. So some presents are in my car for now.
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@snowy22315 (199263)
• United States
24 Nov
You haven't rooted through the bags yet?
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@much2say (57664)
• Los Angeles, California
25 Nov
With Hubby, Daughter and Son, we decided we are going to save our pennies for a trip or an experience together from now on instead of buying Christmas gifts. My mom doesn't need or want anything - she seems to be happy in receiving a new pot of flowers/plant. My sister and BIL (plus dog) aren't really in the picture anymore it seems - so I'm not bothering with them. I've already shopped for close friends and their pets early - done.
But there are so many instructors, office people, various folks in the communities we have dealt with this year . . . as they are almost friends, I'd like to get something small in appreciation for them.
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@snowy22315 (199263)
• United States
25 Nov
I am sure they would appreciate that.
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@kaylachan (80891)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Nov
George and I did the gift thing the first couple years we were together, but now I'm happy if he knows what day of the week it is. In fact, he was looking at a calandar, and mentioned that Christmas was next (this) thuresday. Affasia life. I know he meant thanksgiving.
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@kaylachan (80891)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Nov
@snowy22315 Well, he got it right, reading Burger king's sign on their window.
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@snowy22315 (199263)
• United States
25 Nov
I was thinking about something cool lke cashmere socks..They would feel great, but it would be a waste of money really. He doesn't get dressed up anymore and he can sit around in other socks and or slippers. Mostly he wears slippers everyday.
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@snowy22315 (199263)
• United States
26 Nov
@JudyEv Nice idea. My dad doesn't drink though.His meds would likely prohibit that anyway
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@LeaPea2417 (38969)
• Toccoa, Georgia
24 Nov
Not yet. I never start Christmas shopping til after Thanksgiving.
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@snowy22315 (199263)
• United States
24 Nov
I am taking a couple of presents with me. That reminds me I forgot to get sis's bday card and I need to. Her bday is Dec. 2,
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@wolfgirl569 (125533)
• Marion, Ohio
24 Nov
I am done I think. I will be checking soon
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (16411)
• Torrington, Connecticut
25 Nov
Not yet, my kids don't believe in Santa anymore. Told them this morning to start making a list
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@snowy22315 (199263)
• United States
24 Nov
Good, well that shouldn't be too much pressure.
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