Christmas Shopping

[Mups]

Have you started yours yet?
Do you tend to try and do yours in one foul sweep,  or do you buy things throughout the year?

I remember my ex-husband who wouldn't dream of going out to shop until Christmas Eve! 

I have got most of the things I wanted to buy now,  plus some very pretty cards from an animal rescue.
I will be cutting down on cards this year though, mostly because of the robbing  postage prices now.

[Raven]

I don't do Christmas Shopping, I buy all year. I know what my family and friends like so I buy and stash. It's Christmas Dinner and Christmas Cake and Tin of Quality Street I have to buy a few days beforehand. 
OK, Shutting up now. 😆

[Mups]

I don't do Christmas Shopping, I buy all year. I know what my family and friends like so I buy and stash. It's Christmas Dinner and Christmas Cake and Tin of Quality Street I have to buy a few days beforehand. 
OK, Shutting up now. 😆

At least that saves all the expense in one go, Raven.  

[muddy]

I never fo any anymore barrinf a few tins of chocolate aleady got them .my grandchildren prefer cash and everyone has too much anyway . I suppose i will send some cards but they are getting less each year as lots of people have stoped because of the cost  or have died . 

[GrannyMac]

Vouchers and a hamper for the grown up kids, money for the grandchildren, malt whisky for OH.  I'll buy some little bits for a couple of friends, cards for the family who are spread out. 

I'm going to Chatsworth Christmas market (and to see the house again) will pick up a few things there.

[Scrumpy]

I give  Martha and Hattie (grandchildren) money... They both are earning well.. I don't know why I do it.. !!
I Buy things for others over the year.. when I see something they may like..
I buy some chocolate stuff and Stones Ginger Wine (love it)..
A few Christmas cards.. I only send around six by post.. 
 I like to see the decorations on show in the towns..
I don't feel so involved in Christmas (preperations) as I have got older.. 
My friends feel the same.. It's not just me..

[Mups]

I know what you mean about not feeling so excited with all the Christmas build-up now, Scrumps,  I feel just the same as you.    I think probably a lot of us do now we're older.
I have no grandchildren either,  so do minimal decorations too.

[Raven]

If I'm perfectly honest, I'm glad when it's all over and things return to normal. Yes if my family are coming up here for a few days then I make an effort to see it all goes off well, and there's things to to. Beach Walks, Forest Walks, Cave Exploring, Clyde Riding Lessons,ect ect.

[Alex]

I don't have many presents to buy now, my son & DIL I give money to, but I like to get something for them to open Christmas morning too. My Grandson gets loads of presents, DIL usually tells me what he'd like.  I buy for 2 friends, the others we all decided to buy just birthday pressies as Christmas is such an expensive time.  It is for me, Road Tax, MOT, Annual Service all in December ! 

[Scrumpy]

My MOT is due January.. plus Car service..
I only buy gifts for the family..
My friends .. those who are still around.. I buy birthday gifts for..
I always tip the paperboy.. and put tins of goodies out for the bin men.. It's best to keep on the right side of the bin men.. 

[Mups]

I've just had to pay for the MOT, Service, + car insurance,  Scrumps!

Got the house insurance next month -  all on top of Christmas!  

[JBR]

Shopping?  Christmas shopping?
Good heavens!  That's what wives are for.  Actually, they really seem to enjoy it.