Christmas presents in July

[LionKween]

I know it’s July 😂, just wondering if anyone else has already bought Christmas presents? I found some really nice jumpers and other clothing in the sale (60% off), so I bought them and will keep for Christmas, mainly to spread the cost out a bit. My friend thinks I’m being very unreasonable, but is it that bad..? 🎄Just hoping I’ll remember by then where I hid them..

I can't do it. I get over excited and give the presents early 🤪

Yesterday I bought and wrapped three for the first time ever before autumn. Like others spreading the cost. Also scaling back a bit. Same with long life Christmas food. Started that in April.

Not specifically Christmas presents, but I keep my open for suitable gifts all year round. I've usually got things for birthdays and Christmas months in advance.

I find I no longer do that last minute frantic shop for anything that'll just about do, but instead I have something carefully chosen.

I don't but it's actually a really good idea to spread the cost over the year

I do it too. I'm putting money aside and following the Christmas bargain thread on here. I hate the stress of last minute shopping and enjoy planning Christmas

What food did you buy @willowglass ?

I've usually completed my Christmas shopping by the end of Feb tbh, everything in the sales, most is Christmassy themed too.

There are so many great sales on at the moment I definitely am buying stuff - especially items I probably couldn't afford full price. Don't forget to use online vouchers, if available, to bring the price down further. I'm also investigating cash-back sites like Quidco. I haven't got my head around them yet.. 🌹

Yes I have brought quite a few bits for my DD for Christmas and her first birthday in Feb- all either in very good sales (50% off) or second hand.
Also brought part of my partners and sister again both 50% off or more

Why wouldn’t you when there are so many good sales on? Love the Xmas threads on here!

I'll be honest, I finished this year's Christmas shopping a couple of months ago. 😳 I get anxious if I haven't got presents well in advance, I hate rushing in general.
DP on the other hand, is a last minute Christmas Eve shopper. 😂

Keep thinking I should do this but I worry that I'll either forget about them or else be so sick of looking at them by Christmas that I end up buying other stuff then as well. I am making lists though!

Yes I have. Neptune have got a great sale on at the moment with lots of bath products at great prices.
I start picking up stocking fillers from about now too. It’s not about being smug for me, just spreading the cost. Particularly this year when energy prices go up in October.

Was it the boden sale op?

In general I don't get the Christmas presents themselves as we only get one present per person and I like to find out what people actually want rather than just getting something I think they might like - but I do pick up things for the Christmas stockings throughout the year, as the stockings are only small presents. And for my husband, who likes expensive techy things, I might pick something up on Amazon Prime days or in sales... If he has told me what he wants... because I wouldn't be able to afford it otherwise.

Yep. Lots done. Also got wrapping paper and tags and some food bits like cranberry sauce and chutneys.

Yes, I appreciated the prime specials thread the other day, so stocked up on tie-dye kits and similar. Feeling smug 😏

I mistakenly thought I'd be able to get a good deal on heated blankets at the mo 😢

Not unreasonable! I have around half my xmas gifts in, we have such a big family and buying in sales throughout the year saves us a fortune

I'm almost finish for Christmas! 😂 of 13 adults and 10 kids we buy for, I'm completely done for 7 kids & 8 adults! And I know what I'm buying for the rest, just haven't got them yet! I'm due our third baby at the beginning of December, so was adamant I wasn't going to be battling the crowds nearer Christmas! 😂

You are not alone OP. I've bought a few bits in the sales this week myself.
Food items are just a no no... I have zero self restraint!

No, not the Boden sale but some Fred Perry knitted jumpers (pretty plain but quality is fairly good) and a couple of pj’s.

Ooh, that must cost a fortune 😳😅..but lovely!

I bought a couple of small things on Prime Day, and a couple in a sale/with a voucher in the last couple of days - mostly stuff for DD, to go with whatever “big” present we end up getting her. I normally buy throughout the year as otherwise I’d end up overdrawn in December/January. Got most stocking fillers now - will also go and spend £5 nearer the time in B&M on food items for the stocking (choc Santa, milkshake straws, sweets etc.).

We’ll be cutting back quite a bit this year I think — not just energy bills but food inflation is really worrying me and just the little bit of extra slack in the budget that I used to normally have is disappearing or already gone. Eeek. I have a few gifts stockpiled for relatives and kids so that will help, but there’s still food/DD big present/presents for my mum and dad to get.

Used to buy all presents on Xmas eve haha. Since having DS though I got my act together. I buy decorations in January, reusable advent calendar for a penny was my best purchase. DS's birthday is June, as soon as that's done I start buying for Christmas. I start wrapping as soon as I buy them, paper bought in January and keep a list of what I've bought so I don't lose track. My record - all gifts bought and wrapped by Halloween. I also keep all gifts stored in the same place and in individual bags for family. I spend all of December with my feet up, drinking tea and watching Xmas movies. Best lifestyle change ever 🤣