40 thoughts on “Let Me Ask You a Question – 10/22/18”
Oh yeah, we buy stuff throughout the year as we spot it. The big gifts for the boys though have to wait til nearer Christmas, simply based on changing wants. What they pick in March is not always what they still want in November.
With 3 boys to buy for, starting early is much less stressful. We don’t really plan though. If we’re out, we see something that’d work, we go ahead and get it. The less I have to do in December the better. Amazon is a godsend for Christmas shopping too.
I can imagine the stress if one waits too long. The online experience is so much more convenient. And I hate that big box retail is struggling but it is the way of the modern age.
It is. They’re trying to keep up doing the same thing. But Amazon is just that’s when it comes to shopping now. I do believe there’ll always be those who prefer to be in-store to shop, but are there enough to keep them solvent? Not sure.
Yes, especially this year, because I’ll be out of town for Halloween, so no need to plan anything. We’ll probably buy one or two pumpkins, but just to cook them, not for decoration 😛
I know, What bothers me the most Seeing Christmas stuff out in June. I get it but in June…. LOL. I always do my shopping on clearance a year prior to it.
I used to do it all the time. Then I gave up giving out gifts. This is the first year I am buying for the kids at church and two families who have made my cancer battle bearable. I am happy to announce I have 3 presents left to buy. All the rest are piled in a corner of my room waiting to be wrapped.
January sales, help with things like cards and wrapping paper, you sometimes get good gifts, however my son changes his taste in toys more often than he has hot dinners. So that is not really worth it for us, but the main thing I do is budget for it, so when December hits, I don’t get a massive bill
Oh yeah, we buy stuff throughout the year as we spot it. The big gifts for the boys though have to wait til nearer Christmas, simply based on changing wants. What they pick in March is not always what they still want in November.
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I am not much of a shopper, but Evelina starts compiling the shopping list right before Thanksgiving.
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With 3 boys to buy for, starting early is much less stressful. We don’t really plan though. If we’re out, we see something that’d work, we go ahead and get it. The less I have to do in December the better. Amazon is a godsend for Christmas shopping too.
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I can imagine the stress if one waits too long. The online experience is so much more convenient. And I hate that big box retail is struggling but it is the way of the modern age.
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It is. They’re trying to keep up doing the same thing. But Amazon is just that’s when it comes to shopping now. I do believe there’ll always be those who prefer to be in-store to shop, but are there enough to keep them solvent? Not sure.
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Yes, especially this year, because I’ll be out of town for Halloween, so no need to plan anything. We’ll probably buy one or two pumpkins, but just to cook them, not for decoration 😛
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Ok, but do you start buying Christmas gifts before Halloween?
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Since it’s going to be scant pickings this year, we have to plan.
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I actually believe it is better to begin shopping prior to the season, but I don’t. Years of retail have taught me that “season sales” are a ploy.
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Sometimes, if I get a great idea for a gift, I write a note to myself so I don’t forget it.
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Smart! I need to do that and become a better gift giver.
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😊
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Yes, I write my list after Xmas for the things I didn’t get lol 😝
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lol
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No, but for a few years long ago. those who did were good customers for wooden toys.
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There is something nostalgic about wooden toys.
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Nope lol.
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Me neither. lol
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Always! I am way to busy to leave things for the last minute. Some things need to be planned way in advance.
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Do you have some of your shopping for Christmas already completed right now?
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Funny you should ask this. Usually by this time I am already done, but I have not even started yet this year.
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Living on the edge!! lmao
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I know, right?! 🙂
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I do way before Halloween…crazy me.
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I find that amazing. My mind has not shifted to the holidays.
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I know, What bothers me the most Seeing Christmas stuff out in June. I get it but in June…. LOL. I always do my shopping on clearance a year prior to it.
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I used to do it all the time. Then I gave up giving out gifts. This is the first year I am buying for the kids at church and two families who have made my cancer battle bearable. I am happy to announce I have 3 presents left to buy. All the rest are piled in a corner of my room waiting to be wrapped.
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Wow! Now you can sit back and enjoy the spirit of the season!
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Yes, it will nice. I will be doing our holiday baking for friends and law enforcement and spending time with my family.
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The kids and I talked about this last week. Whose birthday are we celebrating? And what does he want? We don’t do Santa Claus we do Christmas.
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Interesting. Have you already started your shopping?
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No. I don’t do shopping. We all get updated Photos of our family. We go to church and give Jesus his gift. Ourselves.
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NO! Lol. I’ve been shopping on Christmas Eve.
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That is the ultimate last-minute experience! lol
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Lol yes
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No
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When do you do your shopping? Last-minute?
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Yep, I start in January
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Eager beaver! lol
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January sales, help with things like cards and wrapping paper, you sometimes get good gifts, however my son changes his taste in toys more often than he has hot dinners. So that is not really worth it for us, but the main thing I do is budget for it, so when December hits, I don’t get a massive bill
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