What are you getting other people for Xmas?

[user46]

im like ... almost done xmas shopping! now i have to pay off my credit card debt, because that's what i used to go shopping with, lol. grrrr.

Mom -
- blockbuster palette from sephora
- these tall brown boots from alloy (so damn cute)
- some makeup brushes and drugstore makeup

Dad -
- nothing yet.

Sister -
- a pair of shoes
- shirt

Boyfriend -
- belt from AE.
- shirt from AE.
- 3 shirts from Hollister
- A pair of sneakers

i just have to get my dad something and thats it!
do you guys think that's good? sometimes if i dont get like ... alot of presents i feel like im being cheap. but that's good enough i suppose.

 

[frocher]

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[MACATTAK]

Does your dad read? Like music? I find gift cards are an awesome gift! My brothers are moving out together soon, so I've bought them a whole bunch of house stuff. My dad I've already bought him a watch & that's about all I've done as of now.

 

[V15U4L_3RR0R]

To be honest I don't really plan that stuff until December.

 

[MxAxC-_ATTACK]

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Originally Posted by V15U4L_3RR0R To be honest I don't really plan that stuff until December.

Me either!! I went to the mall today and they already have their Xmas decorations up!! I was like " Damn .. I won't be even thinking of buying christmas presents for another .. month or so! "n

Target has ALL their christmas decorations out too.. we are still weeks away from thanksgiving!

 

[Kimberleigh]

My husband is getting a son.

Honestly, though, I'm so preoccupied with getting my shit together for this kid, I can't even fathom dealing with Christmas shopping. Sounds horribly selfish, but right now I just can't even do it right now. We were in Babies R Us yesterday and they were already playing Christmas music. So. Not. Ready.

 

[Leilani78]

damn props to u for doing ur christmas shopping now. i havent even thought of that stuff yet.

 

[user46]

im just tryna get all the stuff out the way, so i can pay off my credit card bill

 

[MACATTAK]

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im just tryna get all the stuff out the way

I totally agree. Me and crowds don't mix. I like to do it early and get it out of the way. I cannot stand the December frenzy.

 

[alien21xx]

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Originally Posted by MACpro__* i just have to get my dad something and thats it! do you guys think that's good? sometimes if i dont get like ... alot of presents i feel like im being cheap. but that's good enough i suppose.

That's quite a lot already! I'm sure they'll be very happy with the gifts you're giving them

For my family here's what I have:

Dad - iPhone. (can't help it, it's what he wants, and it's hard to top what I gave him last year--wireless home theater set)

Mom - Benefit make-up palette (it's not as grand as my dad's gift because I just recently paid off her huge credit debt)

Older Sister - Benefit make-up palette. She's been harping for more make-up recently!

Younger sister - mini skirt

Older brother - T-Shirt

Younger brother - graphics accelerator for his PC

Baby half-brother - toys for 1 year-old

Baby Nephew - toys for 2 year-old

Sister-in-law - shoulder bag

Stepmom - Too Faced Make-up palette

Grandma - mini vacation to her province

And that's just my nuclear family! It's not even counting all the cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews from my cousins. My family is huge!

 

[COBI]

I used to really overspend on my family and friends (my piles for my nieces and nephew would be similar to "Santa's" piles.) This was so unnecessary, so I simplified. I don't know exactly what I'll be getting everyone, but I know I will keep it simple once again ($30-$40 ea). There is no need for me to spends hundreds on people; we are comfortable financially and without simplifying, it simplies becomes cyclical and can get out of hand.

What I did last year was simplify for my friends and family, and then bought 2 shopping carts worth for a "toys for tots"-type local program as well as making additional donations to some of my personal charities. I will likely do the same this year.

 

[glamdoll]

I like shopping around Black friday!! SALES! and I already have in mind what Im getting for who. but wont go shopping till after november.

 

[ritchieramone]

I've been trying to get a Wii for my husband. I thought everyone was over them now and I could walk into a store and get one or easily buy one online but no such luck ...

 

[xsnowwhite]

ooh this is fun
your ideas are great!

mom: bare escentuals classic rock set from sephora
dad: a new coffee maker lol
sister: some cute flats and a matching shirt or something
bro: hollister cologne (hes like a cologne collector lol)
bestfriend: not sure yet. def. need ideas from her! She LOVES those mac cartoon lip balms, i bought her one last year but the CCO out here is out so im at a loss

 

[MACATTAK]

^^ Ebay always has those up for sale!

 

[labellavita7]

i don't have enough money to buy anyone presents right now

usually i try to buy everyone nice things but i can't afford much, and i feel bad now

 

[IL0VEMYB0Y]

for me imma give out gifts cards from dollar tree store no more then a $1 tax its coming out from their pocket lol

 

[xsnowwhite]

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Originally Posted by MACATTAK ^^ Ebay always has those up for sale!

thanks i never thought of that!
theres a listing of all 5 which i would love to buy but its 100 dollars!!

seems a little high lol.
and i dont even have ebay booo.

 

[Raerae]

I'm such a scrooge lol... I hate this month =p

I would be totally fine with just getting together and enjoying a good bottle of wine and a nice dinner with family. I think the whole gift giving is so forced... I really don't need a holiday to give a gift, if I see something I know someone i care about would like, I get it for them. I don't need a holiday to do that =\ I guess in my family we just give each other gifts 365...

I have to think about my boyfriend, and his parents though. Since I'm sure I'll end up spending some time over the holidays at his house and with his family.

 

[ms_bloom]

alien21xx, you're so generous

I generally only buy presents for a few people each year and get them something really nice, rather than buying lots of little things for everyone I know.

Boyfriend - no idea. Got him a flying lesson last year, don't know how I'm going to match/top that.

Little brother (14) - a new computer! Our parents will help out with this, but I'm the one organising it. He's a gamer so it will be a custom build with all the best gaming peripherals.

Little sister (17) - iPod Nano (second generation) and maybe some associated accessories. She got a laptop last year (split between my parents and I), so it's not like we favour my little brother or anything.

My other brother (26) - probably nothing, lol, we don't tend to buy each other things.

Mum - a massage thingie that goes on your chair. She needs to pick this out herself though, she's so choosy

Dad - my parents are separated and my and the kids' relationship with dad is a bit distant ... this thread got me thinking he would really appreciate something though, maybe a nice photo of me and the kids in a nice frame.

My boss / internship supervisor - something small but nice, no idea what.

And something small but nice for a couple of my closer friends.