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**Posy** · 07-08-2012, 15:45

Aw, that's lovely- and so thoughtful!

McChubbin · 07-08-2012, 23:19

Got most of my gifts on my Amazon wishlist so all I need to do is get the funds together and slap the cash onto my O2 Moneycard. Bish bash bosh, that's the shopping done. I usually have all my shopping done by late October at the latest which gives me time to go and buy myself all the presents that *I* want.

Treating myself to a new tattoo this year so I need to get funds in order.

Zoria · 08-08-2012, 15:33

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Originally Posted by McChubbin

Got most of my gifts on my Amazon wishlist so all I need to do is get the funds together and slap the cash onto my O2 Moneycard. Bish bash bosh, that's the shopping done. I usually have all my shopping done by late October at the latest which gives me time to go and buy myself all the presents that *I* want.

Treating myself to a new tattoo this year so I need to get funds in order.

I haven't used one of those money cards for a long time, but I found them annoying to use. I think I was only allowed to put on a certain amount on it as well, is it same for the O2 cards? I know BOI and AIB don't do it, but my bank does, the PTSB have a visa debit card which is an absolute life saver

I must get onto Amazon actually, good thinking!

irishbarb · 11-08-2012, 20:25

I kind of like to leave my Christmas shopping to around Christmas time. I just love shopping when it's cold out, Christmas lights and all festive

Love2love · 12-08-2012, 12:39

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Originally Posted by irishbarb

I kind of like to leave my Christmas shopping to around Christmas time. I just love shopping when it's cold out, Christmas lights and all festive

I have most of my gifts in but I will still be shopping at Christmas. I love it. Especially Christmas eve. I normally leave some small things to buy and head in around lunch-time just to soak up the atmosphere.

tajd · 12-08-2012, 12:41

i store alot of stuff on amazon basket save for later to buy aka to see if its gone down in price alof games just waiting on wii u to buy

Zoria · 13-08-2012, 20:39

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Originally Posted by Love2love

I have most of my gifts in but I will still be shopping at Christmas. I love it. Especially Christmas eve. I normally leave some small things to buy and head in around lunch-time just to soak up the atmosphere.

My aunt and my cousin does the same thing each year. They shop throughout the year, leave the final (minor) touches until around christmas and christmas eve. They venture out into town and wander up Grafton street on Christmas even for hot chocolates and just soak up the atmosphere

kiersm · 13-08-2012, 20:51

I started last week, I bought two pressies. I find TK Maxx great for nick nacks. They had fab offers on nail varnish last week so I pick up stuff from now on & by Oct I have all but my OH pressies so then I've extra cash to spend on him.

I love not being under pressure to pick up presents, I like to be able to wander round until I see the right pressie for each person

angel_wings · 17-08-2012, 16:25

I'm well on the way now

Have started picking up the kids stocking fillers too....thing is wen I mention to ppl that iv started Christmas already, instead of getting a shocked are you a freak look (which I wudv got last yr starting this early) ppl tell me theyv been picking up bits during the sales too

ncmc · 17-08-2012, 16:31

I really not regret buying gifts throughout the year, for example, Sam McAuley had Elizabeth Arden face creams for 60% a few weeks ago, would have been perfect for my mum, and of course, you won't get any bargains like that coming up to Christmas. I am a bit of a procrastinator and always use the excuse that I have no money, but it's not like i'll have money at Christmas time either!

I am determined to keep costs low this year as I alway go ott, so I am going to start thinking of what to get my husband now and keep and eye out. I would love to get something that really means something rather than just throwing money at it.

Think I will take that tip on board about Aldi/Lidl for kids presents, I only buy for my 3 neices, and they are only 4,3 and 2 so they don't have any concept of how much you spend on them!

bewhiched · 17-08-2012, 23:28

Yes love Christmas I've 6gifts already!!!!! All bought from adverts may I add!!! N

**byhookorbycrook** · 18-08-2012, 21:45

Have a list of who I need to buy for in my wallet. I pick things up as I see them. 8 so far.

Thophder · 25-08-2012, 12:24

Towards the end of the year will be my first time doing some Christmas shopping for the family.

MMUldoon5 · 25-08-2012, 16:55

I did all my my 2012 Christmas shopping in the sales last January. Great bargains. However not recommended as I can't recall where I hid smaller items. Hopefully they'll turn up over the next few months

Quorum · 29-08-2012, 13:00

I've seen wrapping paper I really like in M&S so I'm probably going to buy that soon!

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07-08-2012, 15:45	#16
Posy Warm and cosy Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dublin Posts: 13,846 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Christmas	Aw, that's lovely- and so thoughtful!

07-08-2012, 23:19	#17
McChubbin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arsecrack of Dublin Posts: 3,051 Adverts \| Friends	Got most of my gifts on my Amazon wishlist so all I need to do is get the funds together and slap the cash onto my O2 Moneycard. Bish bash bosh, that's the shopping done. I usually have all my shopping done by late October at the latest which gives me time to go and buy myself all the presents that I want. Treating myself to a new tattoo this year so I need to get funds in order.

11-08-2012, 20:25	#19
irishbarb Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 106 Adverts \| Friends	I kind of like to leave my Christmas shopping to around Christmas time. I just love shopping when it's cold out, Christmas lights and all festive

12-08-2012, 12:41	#21
tajd Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3,064 Adverts \| Friends	i store alot of stuff on amazon basket save for later to buy aka to see if its gone down in price alof games just waiting on wii u to buy

13-08-2012, 20:51	#23
kiersm Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 309 Adverts \| Friends	I started last week, I bought two pressies. I find TK Maxx great for nick nacks. They had fab offers on nail varnish last week so I pick up stuff from now on & by Oct I have all but my OH pressies so then I've extra cash to spend on him. I love not being under pressure to pick up presents, I like to be able to wander round until I see the right pressie for each person

17-08-2012, 16:25	#24
angel_wings Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 71 Adverts \| Friends	I'm well on the way now Have started picking up the kids stocking fillers too....thing is wen I mention to ppl that iv started Christmas already, instead of getting a shocked are you a freak look (which I wudv got last yr starting this early) ppl tell me theyv been picking up bits during the sales too

17-08-2012, 16:31	#25
ncmc Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cork/Monaghan Posts: 2,866 Adverts \| Friends	I really not regret buying gifts throughout the year, for example, Sam McAuley had Elizabeth Arden face creams for 60% a few weeks ago, would have been perfect for my mum, and of course, you won't get any bargains like that coming up to Christmas. I am a bit of a procrastinator and always use the excuse that I have no money, but it's not like i'll have money at Christmas time either! I am determined to keep costs low this year as I alway go ott, so I am going to start thinking of what to get my husband now and keep and eye out. I would love to get something that really means something rather than just throwing money at it. Think I will take that tip on board about Aldi/Lidl for kids presents, I only buy for my 3 neices, and they are only 4,3 and 2 so they don't have any concept of how much you spend on them!

17-08-2012, 23:28	#26
bewhiched Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Drogheda Posts: 218 Adverts \| Friends	Yes love Christmas I've 6gifts already!!!!! All bought from adverts may I add!!! N

18-08-2012, 21:45	#27
byhookorbycrook Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,100 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Carlow, Primary & Pre School	Have a list of who I need to buy for in my wallet. I pick things up as I see them. 8 so far.

25-08-2012, 12:24	#28
Thophder Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Co. Meath Posts: 90 Adverts \| Friends	Towards the end of the year will be my first time doing some Christmas shopping for the family.

25-08-2012, 16:55	#29
MMUldoon5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Dublin Posts: 18 Adverts \| Friends	I did all my my 2012 Christmas shopping in the sales last January. Great bargains. However not recommended as I can't recall where I hid smaller items. Hopefully they'll turn up over the next few months

29-08-2012, 13:00	#30
Quorum Closed Account Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 474 Adverts \| Friends	I've seen wrapping paper I really like in M&S so I'm probably going to buy that soon!