Comments on: Christmas in the Summer Time?

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 13:15:22 +0000

@Cate - the cashiers often laugh when I reach the register, because more often than not I find gifts for exactly ten dollars. It's not good for the store, but it's good for my pocket. Children's gifts are typically first on my list too.

@FrugalVibe - I try not to buy too much to far in advance, but if I'm 99% certain it's a gift the recipient will love then I pull out my wallet. It does feel good to prepare and take the stress out of holiday shopping.

@spaghetti - the amount of things I purchase early definitely changes every year. One year I was completely done by thanksgiving!

By: spaghetti0625

spaghetti0625 — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:03:45 +0000

Good idea! Get it done now, and not procrastinate…I keep saying every year I'm going to start early, then life gets in the way. Kudos to you for starting…at least no matter what you can always say 'Oh, I already started my holiday shopping and wrapping' 🙂

By: FrugalVibe

FrugalVibe — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:41:22 +0000

Makes perfect sense to start the Christmas shopping earlier. I know someone who buys their Christmas gifts for the following year from the previous years boxing day sales. Its actually a nifty thing to do. Whats the saying"collect firewood during summer".

Beating the crowds during the lead up to Christmas shopping is another positive thing. Unless online shopping is your thing. Been seeing a lot of retailers worldwide promote cool gifts for people on tight budgets. A true sign of the times.

By: Cate

Cate — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:13:34 +0000

I don't buy a ton of gifts ahead of time, either, but occasionally I find it really useful--especially for people who are hard to buy for. My MIL is really tough to shop for, so my husband and I are pretty much on the lookout for the perfect gift year-round.

I use those $10/$10 purchase coupons for gifts all of the time! They are so helpful. I can often buy clothes and gifts for my daughter, my niece, and all the other little kids in my life for next to nothing.