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In reply to the discussion: This might be a good year to skip gifts for Christmas. [View all]NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)10. I know a few people who always boast "I've finished my Christmas-shopping!"
I know a few people who always boast "I've finished my Christmas-shopping!" --- Usually it's right before, or just after Thanksgiving... I hate them. (And when I say "hate" what I really mean is... I'm envious.)
I wish I was that organized.
I still have a couple of boxes of brand new Christmas cards (from Costco) that I bought three years ago... intending to send a card to friends and family. Maybe one day I'll get around to sending them. --- I hope there's no copyright date printed on the back anywhere.
Buckle up, as they used to say, it is going to be a wild ride.
98% of my xmas shopping will be online... and I might find an item or two at Target or Costco.
I can't recall the last time I actually GIFTWRAPPED any present (ie: traditionally... with colorful paper that's folded and cellophane taped) ... Typically, I'll just let Amazon do the wrapping. Their draw-string fabric gift bags are perfect! And I save them all to re-use!
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We made sure the kids had Christmas...Kids don't need to learn lessons like that at a young
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#29
I had Covid last Christmas...and I expect my son won't come this year as his baby is too young to
Demsrule86
Oct 2021
#56
I know a few people who always boast "I've finished my Christmas-shopping!"
NurseJackie
Sep 2021
#10
Shop wisely, shop early, but if most people stopped shopping it will be a big economic hit
Tom Rinaldo
Sep 2021
#12
I am not sure we should buy things just because our guy is in office.
cinematicdiversions
Sep 2021
#47
I still can't get my kids the Xbox they were supposed to find under the tree last Christmas.
Efilroft Sul
Sep 2021
#13
It is hit or miss...I ordered a new sofa from Ashley after the House sold in Austintown...
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#27
This is disconcerting. I dropped what for me is a lot of money on the store, bc you have to
Scrivener7
Sep 2021
#33
We don't buy adults presents, and my kiddo is in high school and was the baby of the
Luciferous
Sep 2021
#18
No, I am going to have Christmas period. I am buying gifts for my family and having a
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#25
Actually, my family has no choice. Mortgage, food, school, medicine...Xmas gifts are not even on
joetheman
Sep 2021
#30
I have several young great nieces and nephews, and get something for them
PoindexterOglethorpe
Sep 2021
#34
With supply chain issues even the Christmas doom threats have to be early this year
cinematicdiversions
Oct 2021
#53
I hit an art auction over the weekend and I did a lot more damage than I meant to.
cinematicdiversions
Oct 2021
#63