Christmas 2023

kirstya1973 · 11 Jul 23, 12:29 PM

Well we are now within 6 months until Christmas and I just wondered if anyone had started shopping yet.

As my kids are so much older now, it will only be the little stocking filler things they'll be getting, smellies, socks and pants (although they do not need them as I have a huge pile of odd socks in my ironing basket

) as well as gift vouchers for clothes and food venues.
I have also been recording some Christmas movies on the hallmark channel (Christmas in July) and have loved watching them whilst it has been grey, rainy and miserable.

**djewkes** · 11 Jul 23, 01:33 PM

The grandkids (10 of them) get presents, I ask for ideas from their parents, usually beginning of September, my kids (4 of them) get cash now unless there�s something they ask for, I also buy boxes of nice biscuits and tubs of sweets.
DH and I just exchange token gifts�..he gets me nice rose and violet creams, charbonnel et Walker champagne truffles, perfume and a nice notebook, I get him a chocolate toolbox, box of mini Ritter sport chocolates and an odd bit or two (last year was a mug/cup warmer cos his coffee was always going cold)��.
None of the Christmas shopping takes very long this time and it�s mostly online

MillyMoo · 11 Jul 23, 01:39 PM

I've got a few bits and pieces for my youngest daughter, lego, books and that sort of thing. She has a list already but I dont rush with those as she often changes her mind or loses interest. Eldest daughter is harder, her birthday is Nov and she likes to get that done before she thinks about Xmas, that drives me mad!

FloridaNuts93 · 12 Jul 23, 06:47 PM

Brought a Spaceship Earth cookie jar back last month for one DS. Otherwise, just get things as and when I see them. 😀

**Ilovedisney** · 13 Jul 23, 08:23 AM

Nothing yet but have started thinking. My eldest dd suggested we cut back now we all are adults and put a limit say �100.00 and we all get a name with present suggestions on. I think its a great idea but know I will still buy everyone more..

Jedi Princess · 13 Jul 23, 08:49 AM

I�ve started, I got the Christmas cards I wanted reduced to �1 in TK Maxx sale. I�ve bought 2 gifts so far, again with really good sale discounts (Swarovski & Emma Bridgewater). I�m trying to get back to being organised for Christmas😆

11 Jul 23, 01:39 PM	#3
	11 Jul 23, 01:39 PM MillyMoo Imagineer
MillyMoo Imagineer Join Date: Jul 18	I've got a few bits and pieces for my youngest daughter, lego, books and that sort of thing. She has a list already but I dont rush with those as she often changes her mind or loses interest. Eldest daughter is harder, her birthday is Nov and she likes to get that done before she thinks about Xmas, that drives me mad!

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	12 Jul 23, 06:47 PM FloridaNuts93 Imagineer
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13 Jul 23, 08:49 AM	#6
	13 Jul 23, 08:49 AM Jedi Princess Imagineer
Jedi Princess Imagineer Join Date: Apr 13	I�ve started, I got the Christmas cards I wanted reduced to �1 in TK Maxx sale. I�ve bought 2 gifts so far, again with really good sale discounts (Swarovski & Emma Bridgewater). I�m trying to get back to being organised for Christmas😆 __________________