How's your holiday shopping going?

WelshWitchPMD · #1 12-05-2004, 01:06 PM

I was just wondering if everyone had a lot to buy for and if you are done or maybe not even started yet.

I am lucky cause I have about 5 people to buy for and then just a few little things for the people in my dept.

I already got a few stocking stuffers for a few friends of mine. I got my Dad something but I still need to get more. I got wrapping paper and boxes and some gift bags.

I just need to pick up a few gift cards and then I am all set.

Anybody expecting anything special or giving anything special this year? I want a photo printer but I will be getting that myself after Xmas.

I created a wish list at Amazon and I have no idea why because nobody is going to get the things for me. LOL But it was fun to make and I can dream.

GateandGarden · #2 12-05-2004, 01:13 PM

I still haven't gotten stuff for my parents. I've got my friends covered but that's it. And the stores are getting crazier and crazier.

Hillary

DeeGeMe · #3 12-05-2004, 01:15 PM

Please don't shoot me for saying this--but I had all of my shopping finished before Halloween this year.

WelshWitchPMD · #4 12-05-2004, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DeeGeMe

Please don't shoot me for saying this--but I had all of my shopping finished before Halloween this year.

I know a few people like that, too. But it is kind of fun to go shopping in the height of the season sometimes. Then there is online shopping, too.
I actually think that I can get some gift cards online even for Dunkin Donuts.

I am still afraid that I won't get them in time or they will get lost so maybe I am better off just going there.

WelshWitchPMD · #5 12-05-2004, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GateandGarden

I still haven't gotten stuff for my parents. I've got my friends covered but that's it. And the stores are getting crazier and crazier.

Hillary

It is easier to shop for friends then parents. At least you kind of know what your friends want.

I want to get my Dad a Xmas throw. Like a blanket type kind. I don't want a plain one I want a Xmas one and I don't want to pay a lot for it either.

I swear that I have seen them around but I can't find any.

GypsySorcerer · #6 12-05-2004, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GateandGarden

I still haven't gotten stuff for my parents. I've got my friends covered but that's it. And the stores are getting crazier and crazier.

Hillary

I've gotten everyone but my parents and two friends done. I have no sibling to buy for. My extended family still doesn't include my older cousins and me in the "adult name draw." (We're 24 or older.) Oh, well.....that means my grandparents and aunts and uncles still buy for all of us.

ryan8472 · #7 12-05-2004, 01:35 PM

I've gotten something for my sister, but I don't know what my parents want. Anyone have any ideas as to what a pair of adults in their forties would want (besides a break from their kids)?

WelshWitchPMD · #8 12-05-2004, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

I've gotten everyone but my parents and two friends done. I have no sibling to buy for. My extended family still doesn't include my older cousins and me in the "adult name draw." (We're 24 or older.) Oh, well.....that means my grandparents and aunts and uncles still buy for all of us.

I don't have any siblings either. I just buy for my Dad, one of my first cousin's 2 children (one who is now 17) and my 2 friends that's it. I did secret Santa at work and that will just be a gift card. I also get a few little things for 4 people in my dept at work. 3 of them are guys which makes it kind of hard cause I have no idea.

WelshWitchPMD · #9 12-05-2004, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan8472

I've gotten something for my sister, but I don't know what my parents want. Anyone have any ideas as to what a pair of adults in their forties would want (besides a break from their kids)?

Do they eat out anywhere? Maybe a gift certificate to a restaurant that they like might be an idea. If they drink coffee maybe one of those new gift cards to Dunlin Donuts might be a good stocking stuffer.

ryan8472 · #10 12-05-2004, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by WelshWitchPMD

Do they eat out anywhere? Maybe a gift certificate to a restaurant that they like might be an idea.

Great idea! They love Olive Garden.....hmmmmmm.......

Thank's Pattie!

GypsySorcerer · #11 12-05-2004, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by WelshWitchPMD

I don't have any siblings either. I just buy for my Dad, one of my first cousin's 2 children (one who is now 17) and my 2 friends that's it. I did secret Santa at work and that will just be a gift card. I also get a few little things for 4 people in my dept at work. 3 of them are guys which makes it kind of hard cause I have no idea.

I buy for about six friends, my parents, and my boyfriend...that's all. I guess I should get something for my boss too.

Probably will be chocolate or a gift card or something.

WelshWitchPMD · #12 12-05-2004, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan8472

Great idea! They love Olive Garden.....hmmmmmm.......

Thank's Pattie!

Your Welcome and you know what? I think that you can get those gift cards at Walgreens drug store. They have one card with like 4 or 5 different restaurants on it and Olive Garden is one of them.

ryan8472 · #13 12-05-2004, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by WelshWitchPMD

Your Welcome and you know what? I think that you can get those gift cards at Walgreens drug store. They have one card with like 4 or 5 different restaurants on it and Olive Garden is one of them.

Awesome, I'll have to check out Walgreens

takenbythesky · #14 12-05-2004, 01:57 PM

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

wondergirl9847 · #15 12-05-2004, 01:58 PM

I still need to buy a few things for my mom and dad. I also need to mail some things out soon. I'm going to a Christmas party this Thursday and need to wrap that gift too.

My parents and I always exchange lists and I always get them a few things not on their list. I love surprises.

Who doesn't love chocolate!? I hope I get some for Christmas. LOL I made my dad this lame plastic tree with lil decorations on it a long time ago and put candy in it for him...it's become tradition that I buy candy for his lil tree every year.

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