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When do you start thinking about Christmas?

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CoffeeFirst
CoffeeFirst Scope Member Posts: 200 Pioneering
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Pressies to buy 🎁 
Cards to write ✍️ 

I’d say at the end of October/beginning of November maybe?
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  • Karen7788
    Karen7788 Scope Member Posts: 598 Pioneering
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    Hi @CoffeeFirst, I shop all year round for gifts. If I’m out and about and see something that someone I know will like I buy it to put away in my stash.
    I only decorate the house a week before though and leave them up until January 6th. 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,595 Disability Gamechanger
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    I started a couple of weeks ago. I've already bought several for my grandson and a few for my new granddaughter. My biggest problem is where to keep them :D I always tell myself i won't spend so much this year... :|

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  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,964 Disability Gamechanger
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    I normally start about now but as we are going away for Xmas this year it will be a bit different 

    Just family presents to buy no food shopping or 0rep and no decorations 
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  • sam174
    sam174 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
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    September onwards I tend to think it’s fair game for thinking about gifts-I start looking for stocking fillers and getting the kids to decide what they’d like for a main gift from me 😊
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  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 51,297 Disability Gamechanger
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    I'm starting now looking at gifts
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  • woodbine
    woodbine Community member Posts: 11,703 Disability Gamechanger
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    Family all getting money again this year couple of presents to buy for friends one of which we got today, have started adding a few bits each week to our Tesco order so it doesn't seem like we have looted Tesco on 23rd Dec. and thats it almost forgot (not really) I always spoil sm at xmas but no ideas yet as we have an anniversary in Oct.
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  • Grinchy
    Grinchy Community member Posts: 1,873 Disability Gamechanger
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    we have a few presents bought for my grandson, from now on we usually pick up a few extra shopping bits, love the season, 
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  • SueHeath
    SueHeath Community member Posts: 12,420 Disability Gamechanger
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    I'm starting to feel under pressure now ha ha 
    I can be supper sonic once i know what we are buying people.
    I do save money all year round for Christmas.
    Just defrosted my freezer, ready to fill with Christmas goodies, we start to get bits and pieces of food each week from October, i am a list person so i tick of when i have brought something so i don't double up.
    I loveeeeee Christmas so do my family and we are so lucky to have lots of family get togethers.
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  • bg844
    bg844 Community member Posts: 3,887 Disability Gamechanger
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    Starting next week, it’s just where to put them!
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  • Binky1234
    Binky1234 Community member Posts: 408 Pioneering
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    I have it quite easy compared to some simply because we're mainly cash or vouchers now, no longer hunting for that must needed toy that is the in thing.

    Hubby's Mum gift voucher M&S
    Eldest son and DIL 💰
    Youngest son and his boyfriend 💰
    Grandson toys, clothes, jim jams.
    Hubby aftershave.
    Oh and our furry baby ball, new bed, bone chew. 

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  • 66Mustang
    66Mustang Community member Posts: 13,771 Disability Gamechanger
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    I also think about it all year round but I have it easy as well as only have 4 or so people to buy gifts for!!!
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  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 51,297 Disability Gamechanger
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    I've started adding things in the shopping like jars of pickles mint, cranberry sauces etc. All adults we do secret santa for 1 at a set price, been doing that for a few years now, it works well. Then we all buy kids. 
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  • Biblioklept
    Biblioklept Community member Posts: 4,682 Disability Gamechanger
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    Please pop the tree up even if you don't feel like it, it will help you get into the spirit @Pam. I'm sure your neighbours will understand if you can't treat them this year, they are probably in the same situation. 
    Don't let these feelings rule your life <3 It only gives power to them and makes it harder to get out of 
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  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,562 Disability Gamechanger
    edited October 2022
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    As Biblioklept has said Pam I am sure your neighbours will be more than understanding, if you're worried, maybe have a chat with them now about everything, and perhaps you could all help each other prepare :)

    I tend to wait until December itself to think about Christmas, but I might start earlier this year as it's always tricky to think of presents. I'm sure a lot of us will be looking inspiration on a lower budget, but perhaps it's an opportunity to think differently about things. 
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  • SueHeath
    SueHeath Community member Posts: 12,420 Disability Gamechanger
    edited October 2022
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    Put your tree up Pam and please try not to worry about things, you say your an old gal "snap" how old are your neighbours - don't forget us golden oldies are made of good stuff, we have been through bad times before, 
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  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,964 Disability Gamechanger
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    Started my gift shopping yesterday care of online favourite 
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  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,496 Disability Gamechanger
    edited October 2022
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    It's nice that you buy for the neighbours, dustbin workers, postal workers, chemist, and doctors Pam :) I'm sure they appreciate it a lot! 

    What are you planning on getting for your dog this year? 

    The £1 present idea is a good one I think, as it gives you a few things to open. I've heard of secret santas  where you each have an oddly specific amount to spend, like £4.87. I thought it sounded quite fun. 
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  • CoffeeFirst
    CoffeeFirst Scope Member Posts: 200 Pioneering
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    poppy123456 said:
    I started a couple of weeks ago. I've already bought several for my grandson and a few for my new granddaughter. My biggest problem is where to keep them :D I always tell myself i won't spend so much this year... :|

    Yes, where to put them can be a bit of a dilemma, lol. Congratulations on your new granddaughter 😀
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  • CoffeeFirst
    CoffeeFirst Scope Member Posts: 200 Pioneering
    edited October 2022
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    Pam; My two dogs always get a few goodies too…can’t leave them out 😀
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  • CoffeeFirst
    CoffeeFirst Scope Member Posts: 200 Pioneering
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    @janer; I never used to bother with online shopping but it doesn’t half save time faffing around than going to the shops, plus I find nicer gifts too.
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