Anyone else started shopping for Christmas 2017 yet?

Toto Wolfcastle

I always feel a little anxious if I’m sorted for Christmas early. I think there’s an element of ‘what if I see something better’ but it disappears when I think about the hassle of shopping in December.

This year I’m not organised at all but I fired off an email earlier to enquire about a present so once they reply I’ll get started.

xDisneyDivax

Toto Wolfcastle wrote: »

I always feel a little anxious if I’m sorted for Christmas early. I think there’s an element of ‘what if I see something better’ but it disappears when I think about the hassle of shopping in December.

This year I’m not organised at all but I fired off an email earlier to enquire about a present so once they reply I’ll get started.

That could be it or if there is an offer on something you bought at higher price. Also feels like if I'm going against the tradition or something but then I never waited until 8th Dec to put tree up since I moved out of home

DvB

Toto Wolfcastle wrote: »

I always feel a little anxious if I’m sorted for Christmas early. I think there’s an element of ‘what if I see something better’ but it disappears when I think about the hassle of shopping in December.

I 100% used to feel like that.
Leaving the kids pressies too close to christmas caught us out badly a couple of years back though & we won't make that mistake again. Would rather pay an extra few quid than see that look on my then 4yo's face when she realised she wasnt getting the one thing she really wanted.

We only get so many years of pure innocence around christmas with the kids & I dont want that tarnished (if I can help it) for the sake of a few euros... & anywya, I dont miss that December shopping either, fighting through traffic, struggling for parking, shops rammed etc... ugh, no thanks!:D

shakencat

i got that yankee set delivered yesterday..

i opened it and am currently smelling some sort of berry candle!

I guess it wont be a gift!

Daisy78

Bought some Kurt Adler tree decorations yesterday in BT's. I love the retro style glass ornaments and baubles that are back in now, tasteful Christmas be dammed:D

mirrorwall14

Picked up 15 items for 17e in Easons sale online (bargain alert from infant and toddlers). Delighted, lots of additions to kids presents this year at super value

Toto Wolfcastle

Finally got started! Bought my sister's present and picked out something for my brother, one of my nephews and a friend.

We popped into the Brown Thomas Christmas shop today and it was a bit disappointing (I think they need to shake things up a bit maybe rather than doing the same thing every year) but we bought a tree decoration.

Toots

Santa started his Christmas shopping back in September - I like to have Santa all wrapped up (pun intended) by November. I've to get a present for my parents, one of my sisters and my bro-in-law yet. Also have to get the hubby's one, and start working on making the present for my little boy from Mammy and Daddy as opposed to Santa :pac:

BorneTobyWilde

What are visa gift cards like ? Are they a burden to someone or a good gift ?

What about The PostFX™ Prepaid MasterCard® Currency Card . Can that be giving to someone in USA ?
If I got one with dollars on itcould I post it as a gift

monkeysnapper

Absolutely ..... I was putting down a deposit on my 5 year old boys bike on Saturday ... Along side the deposit for a bike for me also . .. . .. Well somebody's got to go with him on his rides ...... I'm in tune with my children's ambitions .

CheerLouth

I got two gift sets at the weekend - Old Spice one for Mr. CL and a Star Wars one for my brother. Still laughing at the one for the bro cos it has a water pistol or something in it...has targets anyway. He'll love it :P Will give it to him from our little boy - he's his godfather.

Need to get the deposit down on our little girls bike too! That's a great idea about getting a bike for yourself, Monkeysnapper. I might do the same lol

mirrorwall14

Picked up the locitan from bargain alerts yesterday too. Handy gift

jellybear

mirrorwall14 wrote: »

Picked up the locitan from bargain alerts yesterday too. Handy gift

Was just about to post the same! Picked up two of them. Down from €70 to €25- a bargain!

lemmno

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

What are visa gift cards like ? Are they a burden to someone or a good gift ?

What about The PostFX™ Prepaid MasterCard® Currency Card . Can that be giving to someone in USA ?
If I got one with dollars on itcould I post it as a gift

Why not get a one for all? I believe they can be used on Amazon

shakencat

i think alot of us got that gift set yesterday!!

i sent it onto the girls too.. all the MIL will smell delicious!

miamee

Got a few stocking fillers in Kildare Village at the weekend so I have made a start. I think I might need to start a new notebook with a list, I buy so many 'stocking fillers' sometimes that they all add up costwise and barely any budget left for the main gift! It'll be better if I keep track of it and set myself some targets of who to buy for next etc.

tickingclock

miamee wrote: »

Got a few stocking fillers in Kildare Village at the weekend so I have made a start. I think I might need to start a new notebook with a list, I buy so many 'stocking fillers' sometimes that they all add up costwise and barely any budget left for the main gift! It'll be better if I keep track of it and set myself some targets of who to buy for next etc.

My family would love to be getting your stocking fillers from Kildare Village!!
My child gets stocking fillers from a pound shop and hubby gets underwear and sweets!!

SarahLil

i was in town this morning picked up some perfume for a pal, gift for OH, perfume for myself from my mother rather than the usual money a the card, more Cards, wrapping paper, got all 3 Brigid Jones in penneys for 15 euro I can't really remember number 1&2 so lucking forward to watching them over the next few weeks

Going online now to Debenhams as they hadn't got the items in store

I was weighed down with bags getting home as a few things made their way home with me for myself

I can't wait to get wrapping

shakencat

So i got the other half to get all the presents down from the attic.

I have most done,
Only people left are the bestie and himself..

all 16 others are sorted!
didnt realise i had so many!

Maybe kris kindle is on the cards next year!!

CheerLouth

Santy shop is finito! Well nearly there! Just have to get a bike for our little girl and then we are finished! We know what one we want, just a matter of getting it!

Also got some cider today for cooking my ham in & a box of Victoria biscuits! Yay!

freshpopcorn

We got a few bits for the tree Today!

shakencat

Ooh I need to buy a tree and decorations!
I never bothered before because we're never in our home,

But with a baby on the way this year it's happening:)

Jude13

Went to the local hardware store here and there seems to be the same stuff as last year. I am hoping that there is more to come.

freshpopcorn

Jude13 wrote: »

Went to the local hardware store here and there seems to be the same stuff as last year. I am hoping that there is more to come.

Was that a Co-op?

Jude13

No, Ace hardware. I am looking for a sleigh with reindeer and santa to put on the car port roof but all they have are actual size santas who have material exteriors so would get filthy.

freshpopcorn

Jude13 wrote: »

No, Ace hardware. I am looking for a sleigh with reindeer and santa to put on the car port roof but all they have are actual size santas who have material exteriors so would get filthy.

Sorry, I forgot you weren't in Ireland.

mirrorwall14

shakencat wrote: »

Ooh I need to buy a tree and decorations!
I never bothered before because we're never in our home,

But with a baby on the way this year it's happening:)

We bought last year and had our first year in our own home with the (almost) two year old, it was brilliant! In rental for his first Christmas and I started buying decorations that year but had a less expensive tree until we got to our own place. Good luck, it’s amazing! I loved it

Jude13

freshpopcorn wrote: »

Sorry, I forgot you weren't in Ireland.

Nope I am in the UAE at present. Home for Christmas though!

freshpopcorn

shakencat wrote: »

Ooh I need to buy a tree and decorations!
I never bothered before because we're never in our home,

But with a baby on the way this year it's happening:)

Lots of places do themed sets that wouldn't be overly expensive. Which can be good for starting off with a tree.
Lights generally go on offer in places later on in November!

shakencat

I love real trees.. but I've a suspicion that my dog will love them too.. haha

OldMrBrennan83

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Heroditas

Finished the shopping for the kids on Friday. The 3 for 2 sale in Argos was great for the toys. Just a couple of stocking fillers left.

Completely stumped about what I'm going to get for my wife and family though

shakencat

I never know what to get my oth to half
He wants a watch that costs 600quid!


That's not happening!
Yes I can get a voucher towards it. But sure I cant just hand that!

cinnamony

Have all the presents for my family members bought, finished them there yesterday whilst walking around with a warm cup of hot chocolate in a Christmas themed cup :P

Still have two more presents to buy but they're nothing major, will have to wait for november's salary though haha

Easons typically have really nice giftboxes, bags, paper etc so will pop in soon, last year they did a 3 for 2 sale so I'm hoping there'll be one this year too Will start hoarding food soon as well!

freshpopcorn

cinnamony wrote: »

Easons typically have really nice giftboxes, bags, paper etc so will pop in soon, last year they did a 3 for 2 sale so I'm hoping there'll be one this year too Will start hoarding food soon as well!

I got great value with Easons last Christmas with 3 for 2 offers and 20% off discount codes online.

DavyD_83

We hit Smyths and Mothercare at weekend, so I think we have pretty much everything now. Santa might need to pick up a few bits last minute, I'm not sure 3 yr old will decide and stick to which teddy she wants until she has to tell Santa in person.
It's currently an owl, a kitty, a cheetah or a hippo (changing daily)

Loughc

2 Big presents down and some new decorations bought, all online as well, trying best to avoid the shopping centres haha.

Toto Wolfcastle

Pre-ordered a gift for my nephew on the Smyths website today. I have his brother's present sorted too, and my sister. My brother lives abroad so I'm going to buy his gift on Amazon and get it delivered straight to him. Figured out what I'm getting my dad so now I just have my mother left and my family is sorted. I feel like I'm getting on top of things!

An Riabhach

The books that I ordered for my mother came in the post this week.
I can now officially declare and confirm that my gift shopping for Xmas 2017 is..........

ALL DONE!!!

Toto Wolfcastle

An Riabhach wrote: »

The books that I ordered for my mother came in the post this week.
I can now officially declare and confirm that my gift shopping for Xmas 2017 is..........

ALL DONE!!!

Amazing! You can enjoy a stress-free build up now.

mirrorwall14

Picked up the paw patroller for the little lad online today after realising a code for littlewoods was working on it. Got it for 50 so I’m delighted

An Riabhach

Toto Wolfcastle wrote: »

Amazing! You can enjoy a stress-free build up now.

Indeed!
There will always be a few bits and pieces to get,but the main things are all done now bar the wrapping!!!

shakencat

loads has been delivered this week to my house!

a cool little tykes basket ball set for my niece!

L'occatine baubles (3 for 28euro) which are lovely little gifts that cost very little! they are for my colleagues..

Dads Polos from debenhams,


so only himself and the bestie left problem is.. i dont know what to get them!

freshpopcorn

First gift bought today Tipperary Crystal white Christmas candle and diffuser in Shaws €22!

branie2

I did some of mine today

Glitzgirl

I had to share .. I'm sure some of the parents on here can understand my relief right now lol

Eldest son is gaming and electronic obsessed. He has a very limited range of interests ( Asd) so his interest tend to repeat in a loop .. xbox , dogs, dinosaurs , solider toys and star wars. That's it. So this year I really struggled with what to get him. He has developed a love of Lilo and stitch and has gone stitch mad. He has all the disney infinity characters ( bar stitch and the incredibles ) and I have been searching every where to get them !

Well I got them ordered today ! Arriving tuedsay plus little power discs etc.

One seriously happy mammy right now can't wait to see his face when he opens it !

WittyNameForMe

shakencat wrote: »

loads has been delivered this week to my house!

a cool little tykes basket ball set for my niece!

L'occatine baubles (3 for ) which are lovely little gifts that cost very little! they are for my colleagues..

Dads Polos from debenhams,


so only himself and the bestie left problem is.. i dont know what to get them!

Those L'occatine baubles are fab, I will defintely pick some of them up. Thanks for the idea I would never have seen them

Loughc

Picked up some sweets and new Christmas duvet covers yesterday. The duvet set was from kavanaghs. I love it.

Posy

Hallmark in Dublin 1 and Easons have no decent wrapping paper in yet. I'm very upset by this.

Psychologeeee

Aldi have some fab luxury wrapping paper sets in at the moment. One is a brown paper with gold glitter deer and the other is a brown paper with matte red and glittery red stripes. The set comes with 5 tags, red ribbon red tissue paper too. A bit pricey at almost 5 euro but it looks very fancy! They have a white and gold version I think.