Holiday Shopping

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So.... has anybody started their shopping? Complete it? Anybody worried about shipping delays....or are you just winging it?


I've started mine....(literally for me:p:....hubby told me to order my new computer for my birthday/Christmas gift and 5 min laters I hit submit.... LOL), but it's delayed in arriving and will get here just in time for my bday.

I do have my daughter's gifts purchased except for one.....side bar, anyone ever see those antiquarian sticker books.....ahhhhh they are so awesome (she wants some).

Son just wants $ and since I refuse to spend $400 on shoes....well, he's only getting cash.

Hubby, still deciding.....
 
Have bought 1 thing, which is unusual for me, I'm usually already into my shopping by now.
 
I just ordered something for my daughter, so I guess that's the start of my holiday shopping! I have a list of ideas that I need to add more to before I do the bulk of the buying. In addition to all the supply chain problems, Hanukkah starts in November this year so I need to shop early. I'm crossing my fingers that starting in late October and allowing for a month of lead time will be enough. I should probably start now, but it just feels TOO early. (Famous last words?)
 
rach3975 said:
I just ordered something for my daughter, so I guess that's the start of my holiday shopping! I have a list of ideas that I need to add more to before I do the bulk of the buying. In addition to all the supply chain problems, Hanukkah starts in November this year so I need to shop early. I'm crossing my fingers that starting in late October and allowing for a month of lead time will be enough. I should probably start now, but it just feels TOO early. (Famous last words?)
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I hear ya..... you may want to start now....so Hubby is buying me a new computer.... last week, I could have ordered and picked up in store. When I actually ordered 5 days later..... it is now taking almost a month to get here.
 
I need to buy haven't. Hubby and I don't buy gifts for each other usually. The kids get 3 gifts each plus Santa. The the gifts is modeled from the Wiseman bringing baby Jesus 3 gifts. Keeps it simple. We usually do clothes, books and something fun. Santa usually brings a big ticket item and stocking stuffers...
 
Kimberly27 said:
I need to buy haven't. Hubby and I don't buy gifts for each other usually. The kids get 3 gifts each plus Santa. The the gifts is modeled from the Wiseman bringing baby Jesus 3 gifts. Keeps it simple. We usually do clothes, books and something fun. Santa usually brings a big ticket item and stocking stuffers...
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Love that approach. Some years hubby and I do gifts other years we do not. I prefer not doing as his wants are always way more expensive than mine…. But this year he bought a dream car so I’m totally on board with an upgraded computer…. Mine is still cheaper!!! Lol!
 
We used to buy the kids gifts for every day of Chanukah but now that they are adults.. they just get $$, much easier. Hubs and I don't really do gifts so that helps, lol.
 
My kids will most likely just get Visa gift cards.
Hubby ... not sure what he wants, but we usually don't get each other much.
My gift usually is GC to SSD....but now that I am a Babe....I don't need that any more. ROFL!!!:D
 
I've been picking at little things here and there all year... I enjoy shopping clearance sales and even though I haven't gotten out much this year I've still managed to snag a few things.I picked up a lot of supplies this summer to do up more handmade gifts than usual this year and I've been slowly picking away at them. The bulk of my shopping for my kids will be the end of this month and the end of november for bigger items for my kids and then I'll go back to smaller stuff so I don't end up worrying about shipping delays too much.
 
My boys are all grown up and they asked that we no longer exchange gifts. Works for me, it's a lot less stressful and much easier on the wallet. We will however buy a few little gifts for the grandkids. I shop for my granddaughter and hubby shops for our grandson. Easy peasy!
 
I'm a big black friday shopper (like up at ungodly hours to hit the stores (and lines!)) ;)

This year, I have started picking up a few gifts. We really only shop for kids & they are at interesting ages where they don't want toys or easy gifts anymore- it's more gadgets & more expensive! For the rest of the family, we just do small, stocking stuffer gifts so I'm thankful for that!

My mom has started shopping for the grandkids & is almost done- she is super worried about shipping times this year...
 
I have already started. I have about half bought. I like to start early and spread out so it doesn't seem as expensive.
 
We've talked about it, does that count? :D

We're changing things up this year. Kids are all getting older and it is just getting too much. We always do stockings, and we do them very nicely if I do say so myself. My kids would rather give up the big gift than the stockings. So we're going with if you are 21 and younger you'll still get a gift and stocking, but otherwise, it's just the stocking and everyone can put a little something into everyone else's stockings to make them a bit more special if they want BUT no personal gifts for each other or them to us. So that means I only have to buy for one child and two grands.

So now that that is decided...have we shopped for anything yet? NOPE.
 
No but I will soon :) I am going with small businesses and local if I can. I want to try and help local businesses as much as I can right now. There are just way too many families losing their businesses.
 
I am finished, except for my Mom (I am clueless this year as she doesn't need anything and anything she wants she has been just picking it up) and then my cousins two girls. Whom I have ideas for but need to collaborate with their parents to make sure it works.
 
I have not even started.... no clue what my young adults and teens want.... now that they all work, they usually just buy it themselves....
Hubby and I don't usually buy gifts for each other, but since we have had to buy me a whole new wardrobe this year, I will def be getting him something...
 
My son’s birthday is end of November so I will deal with that first. He wants the expansion pack for his Nano leaf lights.

For Christmas I always get him socks and underwear, old joke from when he was little, a few gift cards, his favourite chocolate and then cash. Last year there was a nice coat he wanted so I just reduced his cash amount and bought the coat.

My nieces will be a gift card, some cash and a little something else as their birthday is right after Christmas. Brother and sister in law, just a little something like a bottle of wine, beer from different countries etc. Mom and dad is usually a gift card to their favourite restaurant as there is nothing they need and it gives them a night out they don’t have to pay for.

Since I am on my own I always buy myself a gift. I just bought an Apple Watch and put a deposit down on a trip so that may be my birthday/Christmas gift to myself already. It will be up to the bank account to decide, lol.
 
I haven't had any one to shop for in quite a few years so that's not really something I worry about. I will pick up a toy for the dog to put under the table top tree (don't decorate much either).

I do usually pick up a few things on BF for me but probably won't this year. But if I'm lucky... my new car will be here around Christmas. Although with the chip shortage getting worse I'm not counting on it!!!

I saw a news story today that even Christmas trees and decorations are going to be in short supply this year. Artificial trees come from overseas and could end up sitting in various ports. Same with decorations. And, the guy that was from a huge Christmas supplier said they even tried to get set up with real Christmas trees to help but everyone they contacted were already "sold out"... i.e. every tree they had was already under contract.
 
Kiana said:
My kids will most likely just get Visa gift cards.
Hubby ... not sure what he wants, but we usually don't get each other much.
My gift usually is GC to SSD....but now that I am a Babe....I don't need that any more. ROFL!!!:D
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Gift cards makes it easy peasy…. I hear you about the gift card to GC….. normally hubby and I don’t do Christmas gifts either but since he bought a new car I felt it appropriate to get me a gift too!!!:D
 
JoCee said:
We used to buy the kids gifts for every day of Chanukah but now that they are adults.. they just get $$, much easier. Hubs and I don't really do gifts so that helps, lol.
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Omg yes, money does make it easier…… can’t wait for my daughter to get there! She likes the gift gifts.
 
JennNtheBoys said:
I've been picking at little things here and there all year... I enjoy shopping clearance sales and even though I haven't gotten out much this year I've still managed to snag a few things.I picked up a lot of supplies this summer to do up more handmade gifts than usual this year and I've been slowly picking away at them. The bulk of my shopping for my kids will be the end of this month and the end of november for bigger items for my kids and then I'll go back to smaller stuff so I don't end up worrying about shipping delays too much.
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I keep saying that is the method I need to adopt…. And then I don’t….
 
Lidia G said:
My boys are all grown up and they asked that we no longer exchange gifts. Works for me, it's a lot less stressful and much easier on the wallet. We will however buy a few little gifts for the grandkids. I shop for my granddaughter and hubby shops for our grandson. Easy peasy!
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That is super easy!! I try to have hubby pick things out on my end….. he is a great gift buyer.
 
AmieN1 said:
I'm a big black friday shopper (like up at ungodly hours to hit the stores (and lines!)) ;)

This year, I have started picking up a few gifts. We really only shop for kids & they are at interesting ages where they don't want toys or easy gifts anymore- it's more gadgets & more expensive! For the rest of the family, we just do small, stocking stuffer gifts so I'm thankful for that!

My mom has started shopping for the grandkids & is almost done- she is super worried about shipping times this year...
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I’m all about great deals! Yet, I find that I can’t just get into Black Friday shopping so I’m a little envious of those who do and do it well.
 
We just asked the Kids to put together a Christmas Wishlist since hearing supply chain problems and shipping delays. in 2020 I bought early and had problems returning an item (expensive leggings) so need to be mindful of that this year.
 
We're taking a break from snow & cold and heading to Hawaii a week and a half before Christmas, so that (along with summery things we need for the trip & whatever we get/do on the trip) is everyone's big gift. We're going to do a few little items and I'm sure Santa will bring something. Need to order now, as shipping to here is even slower.
 
Luckily my kids are older (all teens) and don't have specific things that they really want. My younger 2 still get a gift for every night of Hanukkah, but all 3 are perfectly happy to get cash or gift cards most nights. For the physical items we're buying them I'm trying to strike a balance between ordering early enough that they arrive but not so early that I miss return windows or they've changed their minds or bought it for themselves. We do small gifts for Hanukkah (since there are so many). I'm more worried about 2 birthdays in late December and early January. Neither has asked for anything specific, which ups the chance of me guessing wrong and them needing to return things.

kristalund said:
in 2020 I bought early and had problems returning an item (expensive leggings) so need to be mindful of that this year.
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This summer I tried to be very on top of the back to school shopping because they were predicting not enough inventory. I ended up with a sweater for my daughter that we missed the window on, but at least it wasn't expensive. A few school supplies, too, but those were mostly inexpensive things that can sit here until a future teacher requests them. Best Buy changed their return window, and my son's mouse only had 15 days regardless of the reason. It ended up being defective (which we found out when he tried to use it 3 weeks later), but at least in that case we were able to go through the manufacturer for the replacement.
 
I told the girls I want Christmas (and birthday for one) lists by Nov 1st. My girls send me lists but also create lists on Pinterest so that I can "see" what specifically they want!

We are keeping things less expensive and smaller this year. I think we will go back to 4 gifts each total- Want, Need, Wear, Read. Our budget is tighter this year so that should work ok. We also applied for a puppy (through a foster program) so the girls were told if we get him, that would be a big part of their Christmas gift this year).

As far as shipping concerns, my husband works for a shipping company and I know how hard they work! As much as I would LOVE for him to help get all of your gifts to you on time, I would also like to see him some and do things as a family! During the slower parts of the year he already is working 12+ hours a day. They have block out times between the beginning of Nov through Jan where they can't take any days off. So, expecting them to work even harder to get you your gifts, means less time he has to spend with his own family. Just another side of the equation to look at! :)
 
I have my niece and nephew done, but that's it. We're all adults now, so we just exchange names and get gifts that way. Our big shopping will be for the family we adopt through the SA. We haven't been giving the information yet, but as soon as we get it, we will shop because their gifts have to be brought, wrapped and to the drop off point by the second week of December.
 
I never shop before November, and even then it's typically at the end of the month when the sales hit. I'm not opposed to shopping earlier, but it seems like no one really knows what they want as gifts, so it's difficult to figure out what I'm even shopping for, sigh.
 
knittingbec said:
We're taking a break from snow & cold and heading to Hawaii a week and a half before Christmas, so that (along with summery things we need for the trip & whatever we get/do on the trip) is everyone's big gift. We're going to do a few little items and I'm sure Santa will bring something. Need to order now, as shipping to here is even slower.
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We love traveling to Hawaii for Christmas and that's what I prefer, but we were just there in June, so that won't be happening again this year. LOL. I wish though!!!! Have fun... can't wait to see all your photos!
 
LJSDesigns said:
I have my niece and nephew done, but that's it. We're all adults now, so we just exchange names and get gifts that way. Our big shopping will be for the family we adopt through the SA. We haven't been giving the information yet, but as soon as we get it, we will shop because their gifts have to be brought, wrapped and to the drop off point by the second week of December.
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We made the decision a few years ago to only buy for the nieces and nephews..... sure makes the extended Holiday shopping easier on my end. LOL. We usually try to do something in the community as well. It varies from year to year.
 
SeattleSheri said:
I never shop before November, and even then it's typically at the end of the month when the sales hit. I'm not opposed to shopping earlier, but it seems like no one really knows what they want as gifts, so it's difficult to figure out what I'm even shopping for, sigh.
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Must be a boy thing.... my daughter keeps adding to her list and little does she know the last part of her gift arrived today. LOL. I just hand her the list back and let her keep on adding.
 
kristalund said:
We just asked the Kids to put together a Christmas Wishlist since hearing supply chain problems and shipping delays. in 2020 I bought early and had problems returning an item (expensive leggings) so need to be mindful of that this year.
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Yeah, that is the problem...and I do worry about that. I see that Amazon has started extending their return/exchange timeframe.
 
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