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Blood, sweat & tinsel..

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cornflakecrunchie · 04/10/2025 15:04

I know it's only just October.. but I have a lot to buy. I've started already & am so stressed out. Trying to think what to get, spending hours online, send for stuff & the doorbell's going all the time, then the wrapping, OMG, the WRAPPING.. my back's hurting, there's paper, sellotape & scissors everywhere, nowhere to put anything, mostly stuffed in a huge cardboard box in the lounge.
Remembering to pop receipts in, as there's always SOMEONE who wants to return gifts, the expense of posting everything as it gets nearer the time.. it seems to get more taxing every year.
Anyone else? Please say it's not just me..

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Cantheowneroftheredcorsapleasemovetheircar · 04/10/2025 15:09

I'm not quite this stressed but no, it's not just you. I find planning for Christmas very stressful I try and get it all done as early as possible so I can enjoy December stress free.

At least my daughter is no longer at her infants school so I'm not on the PTA anymore. That was a nightmare at Christmas.

I put present in the loft as I buy then take a whole day to wrap while watching a Christmas movie. I'll usually do this a few days before they break up. Take two days if necessary.