Christmas Shopping

[GypsySorcerer]

I had my cards written out before Thanksgiving and I sent them out the first week of December. I only have one more thing to pick up for a friend, and then I'll be done with my Christmas shopping. I had every intention of spending less money this year, but of course, I did not.

[AliceLover]

Originally Posted by WildInTheWind

I have alot of it done..just a few problem people left that I can't think of anything to get them...and can't get them gift cards. I need to get Olivia a couple more things. Except I realized a few minutes ago that my bank account is overdrawn from ordering presents online. I forgot I bought my Christmas tree yesterday so my whole account got screwed up.

What is Olivia getting this year for Christmas? I remeber some of thsoe years of christmas like ages 4-5...all Thomas the Tank Engine stuff. LOL Good times.

That stinks about your credit card though!

[AliceLover]

Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

I had my cards written out before Thanksgiving and I sent them out the first week of December. I only have one more thing to pick up for a friend, and then I'll be done with my Christmas shopping. I had every intention of spending less money this year, but of course, I did not.

I think everyone has that intention every year.

[JazmenFlowers]

I am done, thank god. I even have gotten my dad and grandmother's birthday presents (which are a week before xmas). I did great with my spending. I think I've spent just under $1000, which is good for me cause I usually go way over the top.

I just took pictures of my 3 babies tonight for xmas cards (i'm a little behind).

[WildInTheWind]

Originally Posted by AliceLover

What is Olivia getting this year for Christmas? I remeber some of thsoe years of christmas like ages 4-5...all Thomas the Tank Engine stuff. LOL Good times.

That stinks about your credit card though!

Well, I am not sure. I got her a Doodle Bear, which she has been wanting since last Christmas. I got her some monkey game. Monkey Business? A couple of art things. She loves artsy stuff. So I got her these ceramic things that come with paint and some other paint set thingy. A barbie, The Scooby Doo movie with real people, and a couple of other little things. I need to get some stocking stuffers and maybe another big present. And she wants a sparkly purple ballerina dress. She has been wearing her pink one every freaking day for the past two weeks, so I will definaltey get her a new one. I'm sick of handwashing that damn thing.

[sara1998]

Originally Posted by WildInTheWind

Well, I am not sure. I got her a Doodle Bear, which she has been wanting since last Christmas. I got her some monkey game. Monkey Business? A couple of art things. She loves artsy stuff. So I got her these ceramic things that come with paint and some other paint set thingy. A barbie, The Scooby Doo movie with real people, and a couple of other little things. I need to get some stocking stuffers and maybe another big present. And she wants a sparkly purple ballerina dress. She has been wearing her pink one every freaking day for the past two weeks, so I will definaltey get her a new one. I'm sick of handwashing that damn thing.

I got Sara a doodle bear too. I think they're cute! I got her some crafty things to do while we're cooped up for the winter. I got her the Littlest Pet Shop, and a Game Boy with some games. And Polly Pocket Snow Cool Hotel I need to get stocking stuffers, though.

[strandinthewind]

Did it almost all of it yesterday. Just a few poinsettias (sp.?) left.

[WildInTheWind]

Originally Posted by sara1998

I got Sara a doodle bear too. I think they're cute! I got her some crafty things to do while we're cooped up for the winter. I got her the Littlest Pet Shop, and a Game Boy with some games. And Polly Pocket Snow Cool Hotel I need to get stocking stuffers, though.

The Dooble Bears are cute. I got Olivia a glow in the dark one. I'm curious to see how exactly that light pen works.

[RavenOfRhiannon]

I have a question on propriety.

90% of my firends and family are readers and they love to get books for Birthdays and Holidays.
My new position as book buyer means that I ususally get review copies of most books I need.
If I weren't a buyer, I would be buying these books for gifts anyway, is it bad form that I get them for free and give them away?

[AliceLover]

Originally Posted by WildInTheWind

Well, I am not sure. I got her a Doodle Bear, which she has been wanting since last Christmas. I got her some monkey game. Monkey Business? A couple of art things. She loves artsy stuff. So I got her these ceramic things that come with paint and some other paint set thingy. A barbie, The Scooby Doo movie with real people, and a couple of other little things. I need to get some stocking stuffers and maybe another big present. And she wants a sparkly purple ballerina dress. She has been wearing her pink one every freaking day for the past two weeks, so I will definaltey get her a new one. I'm sick of handwashing that damn thing.

Sounds like she is goign to be getting a great Christmas!

[AliceLover]

Originally Posted by sara1998

I got Sara a doodle bear too. I think they're cute! I got her some crafty things to do while we're cooped up for the winter. I got her the Littlest Pet Shop, and a Game Boy with some games. And Polly Pocket Snow Cool Hotel I need to get stocking stuffers, though.

Everytime you mention this doodle bear thing it reminds me of that REALLY SCARY FREAKY show on disney channel called "the doodlebops". I was flipping through on my day off....I can't believe children watch this...so freaky!

[sara1998]

Originally Posted by RavenOfRhiannon

I have a question on propriety.

90% of my firends and family are readers and they love to get books for Birthdays and Holidays.
My new position as book buyer means that I ususally get review copies of most books I need.
If I weren't a buyer, I would be buying these books for gifts anyway, is it bad form that I get them for free and give them away?

Do they know you're getting them for free? Does it really matter, anyway?? I personally wouldn't be offended if I were recieving the books, and knew you didn't pay for them. It's the thought that counts, right?

[sara1998]

Originally Posted by WildInTheWind

The Dooble Bears are cute. I got Olivia a glow in the dark one. I'm curious to see how exactly that light pen works.

That's the one I got Sara. I want to see how it works too. Should be interesting.

[WelshWitchPMD]

I got a few things done today. I was able to get one important thing done, too. I had a photo that I took of my friend's dog and I had it made into wallet size. I am going to put the photo in a little photo frame gift tag. I still have not gone out to get her gift yet but I have the gift tag.

[DavidMn]

I always wait till the last few days. Guess it comes from being a guy.