How's your holiday shopping going?

[ryan8472]

Originally Posted by takenbythesky

I just started my holiday shopping this morning. Trying to find a mug to replace my mom's favorite one that was chipped last month. I'm hoping it's on the net somewhere, especially considering you can apparently buy a ghost these days.

-Justin

I just had to at that. What's the world coming to?!

[WelshWitchPMD]

Originally Posted by wondergirl9847

I love getting gift cards, even though some people think it's lame or unthoughtful. I would rather buy things I want/need, than get stuff I don't like/want and have to give it away. My aunt gives everyone a gift every year and it's VERY thoughtful of her, but 99% of the gifts, I don't want. LOL

Exactly! My friend called me last night while she was at one of the malls and asked me what I wanted. I told her right out a gift card to Target or Best Buy please. I did not want an article of clothing, I really don't like that. I would rather have a gift card that I can put towards a photo printer or my digital camera media then a sweater.

I always get some kind of clothing from my cousin and I just want to say please just give me a gift card. Even a CVS gift card I can use!

[amber]

I'm not buying gifts, I don't think. maybe some small ones for the people at work, just cause everyone does that. But everyone got everyone else bottles of wine last year, so it's just a gesture...I had sooo much wine! but i got everyone little bags of good coffee from the free trade coffee place by my house, instead of wine. My parents haven't asked me what i want, but when they do, i'm going to say the Mirage tour video. It's on Amazon, and i don't have the whole thing. That's after i say..."you don't have to buy anything for me!!!"...

[WelshWitchPMD]

I also need to mail some things out soon

So, do I. I went on a wild goose chase last week at Walgreen's. They had Xmas mailers on sale and I had to go to 4 different stores before I could find them.
Of course the stuff is nowhere ready to be mailed out yet.

[WelshWitchPMD]

Originally Posted by amber

I'm not buying gifts, I don't think. maybe some small ones for the people at work, just cause everyone does that. But everyone got everyone else bottles of wine last year, so it's just a gesture...I had sooo much wine! but i got everyone little bags of good coffee from the free trade coffee place by my house, instead of wine. My parents haven't asked me what i want, but when they do, i'm going to say the Mirage tour video. It's on Amazon, and i don't have the whole thing. That's after i say..."you don't have to buy anything for me!!!"...

I have gotten wine fron co-workers before. It is a waste because I don't drink. They know me now and usually give me a box of chocolates. Chocolate makes me very happy! I also love coffee esp. Dunkin Donuts!

[ryan8472]

Originally Posted by WelshWitchPMD

I have gotten wine fron co-workers before. It is a waste because I don't drink. They know me now and usually give me a box of chocolates. chocolate makes me very happy! I also love coffee esp. Dunkin Donuts!

That reminds me of the time we gave our mail man a bottle of vodka for Christmas. It was so totally random. And of course it became an annual thing

[amber]

Originally Posted by WelshWitchPMD

I have gotten wine fron co-workers before. It is a waste because I don't drink. They know me now and usually give me a box of chocolates. chocolate makes me very happy! I also love coffee esp. Dunkin Donuts!

oh, no wonder you look so good! I was just thinking last night how much i wanted a box of chocolates... You know what i love though? I LOVE wrapping presents...love it...

[WelshWitchPMD]

Originally Posted by amber

oh, no wonder you look so good! I was just thinking last night how much i wanted a box of chocolates... You know what i love though? I LOVE wrapping presents...love it...

Why thank you. I hate to wrap that's why I get gift bags. I love them. I do wrap a few gifts up for my Dad cause it is fun to open them on Xmas day.

[WelshWitchPMD]

Originally Posted by takenbythesky

I just started my holiday shopping this morning. Trying to find a mug to replace my mom's favorite one that was chipped last month. I'm hoping it's on the net somewhere, especially considering you can apparently buy a ghost these days.

-Justin

Good luck finding it!

[AliceLover]

Well I haven't bought my families gifts yet, but I know what I am getting them all. All i have to buy for is my mom dad and sister. I like to be creative when buying gifts for them. So last year im saying ot myself, well how has stephanie(my sis) treated me this year. I said well basically like crap. So i went to spencers and bought her a fake piece of crap .

Then, my dad is obsessed with Golf so i bought him exploding golf balls.

My mom got a movie.

This year im leaning towards getting my dad the fart pen or the dashboard jesus. cant decide yet.


Jimmy

[dissention]

Originally Posted by AliceLover

Well I haven't bought my families gifts yet, but I know what I am getting them all. All i have to buy for is my mom dad and sister. I like to be creative when buying gifts for them. So last year im saying ot myself, well how has stephanie(my sis) treated me this year. I said well basically like crap. So i went to spencers and bought her a fake piece of crap .

Then, my dad is obsessed with Golf so i bought him exploding golf balls.

My mom got a movie.

This year im leaning towards getting my dad the fart pen or the dashboard jesus. cant decide yet.


Jimmy

I give away the fake scratch tickets.

[EnchantedSLN]

Originally Posted by dissention

I give away the fake scratch tickets.

That is so terrible. I love it .

I just have to find a gift for my mom. She's difficult to shop for. I think I'm going to try something non-tangible this year, though. She always used to say she wanted to ride in a hot air balloon. I found a place that does scenic rides out in Perris, so I want to reserve a flight on one of her days off Christmas week and trick her into driving out there. They also do sky dives, which is something *I've* always wanted to do, but I don't think she'd go for that .

[ontheEdgeof17]

I just send money to my sister and she buys for me. Thanks Sis!

Shopping is one of those things I absolutely hate to do. If my parents liked Goodwill, I would be in good shape....

[dissention]

Originally Posted by EnchantedSLN

That is so terrible. I love it .

I just have to find a gift for my mom. She's difficult to shop for. I think I'm going to try something non-tangible this year, though. She always used to say she wanted to ride in a hot air balloon. I found a place that does scenic rides out in Perris, so I want to reserve a flight on one of her days off Christmas week and trick her into driving out there. They also do sky dives, which is something *I've* always wanted to do, but I don't think she'd go for that .

Your mom is adventurous, Tiff!! I couldn't imagine doing any of those things. I'd pass out on the way down and wouldn't be able to pull the cord. And hot ar balloons? Hell no. I'd have a stroke.

I like the idea of giving her something memorable instead of something materialistic. A very, very nice idea.

If all else fails, though, get a fake scratch ticket.

[amber]

Originally Posted by EnchantedSLN

That is so terrible. I love it .

I just have to find a gift for my mom. She's difficult to shop for. I think I'm going to try something non-tangible this year, though. She always used to say she wanted to ride in a hot air balloon. I found a place that does scenic rides out in Perris, so I want to reserve a flight on one of her days off Christmas week and trick her into driving out there. They also do sky dives, which is something *I've* always wanted to do, but I don't think she'd go for that .

Omigod, that's a great present, i've always wanted to do that too! Good show, chanti!!!