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Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 7:27 am
by Struzzo39
Well as sad as I am, i've bought my first couple of pressies to put away . Will hopefully help to lighten the load when the time comes
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 7:42 am
by Shining
Well done you for getting started, once I break up from work on Friday I'll start preparing a list, my list gets smaller every year though so not too many to buy for. Got daughters 18th in October too!
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:05 am
by Til
I'm saving with Park so hopefully come November I'll have lots of vouchers to spend! [:D]
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:20 am
by carole2662
Always pick up bits through out the year as I find if you don't the bits aren't there when you decide to start shopping.
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:07 pm
by frost
I too have started my christmas shopping. Spreading the cost really helps as we havea large family.
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:31 pm
by kallis3
I shall send off for all my survey vouchers in October and that will be me mostly sorted!
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 6:49 pm
by Struzzo39
My youngest did his list last week, the ink run dry in the pen its that long !!!
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 6:55 pm
by Shining
ah bless him, it might be easier if he wrote what he didn't want Struzzo. x
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:53 pm
by 4kidsnocash
Struzzo39 wrote:
Well as sad as I am, i've bought my first couple of pressies to put away . Will hopefully help to lighten the load when the time comes
It's my youngest sons birthday in 2 months, I noticed a couple of Meccano style sets in a shop in town, have now purchased 3 of them for a total of £8. Not a kings ransom, but they are a toy he will love (he enjoys building things) and they are paid for in full - and that's a nice feeling.
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:56 pm
by kallis3
Of course Ebay is also a brilliant place to get pressies cheaper than normal!
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 11:04 pm
by 4kidsnocash
It is indeed, provided you do your homework.
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 7:36 am
by Struzzo39
Defo, we saved loads last christmas scouring the iternet for wanted presents and deals on them. I hate to let my boys down as its not their fault that we're in this mess.
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 7:39 am
by Til
I must admit I now feel cheated if I have to pay full price for anything! I can't let it beat me by paying the full price - its a challenge lol!
I scour the web for discount codes or lower prices - the other day I bought a gift and managed to save £4 and it felt like total victory ha ha!
How this IVA has taught me well [:D]
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 9:19 am
by lukeofyorkshire
Blimey well early! But good planning I agree.
Thankfully about 5 years ago I stopped buying for people as my family is large I was spending £2000 each Xmas on just basic gifts.
In return they do not buy me anything and we all focus on our kids and partners. This Xmas it will just be presents for my missus and even then we have agreed a small budget not to go over.
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 5:23 pm
by kallis3
The adult children have some of the vouchers I get from the surveys - so that costs me nothing. The grandchildren don't have much bought for them, my parents don't need a lot so it's normally an item of clothing for them.
Hubby and I exchange a token bottle as there is nothing else we need or want.
I do buy my dogs a pressie each though!!