Who has already started Christmas shopping?

[Heavenscent86]

I started a while back and am progressing well through my lists. My most recent delivery is a Wii U and pro controller. Probably this will be gifted as a family present. I'm struggling a little with what to get my 9 year old daughter as she wants toys but never really plays with them. How's everyone doing?

[doleritedinosaur]

I picked up toys for DS in the Jan sales & his Christmas clothes.

OH I'm currently doing surveys for Amazon vouchers for his wish list.

Only got 4 members of family to buy for as only buy for kids now. Well that's mine, OH has got quite a bit.

Also got the cards in January & wrapping paper. Hoping to finish present buying by November.

Doing a book advent for DS so have 7/24 so far.

[BiddyPop]

Thanks Heavenscent - I love Sainsbos but am nowhere near one (nearest one to me is a 2 hr drive 1 direction, but we're travelling "home" for Christmas on 23rd 2.5 hrs the opposite direction! And working all that week as well). Party is on 26th. Whereas M&S is feasible for fresh GF bread and smaller cakes, and DD always tends to get her BD cake there too on 24th anyway.

I will though, do a little more investigating to see if there are other options....

[Heavenscent86]

Sainsburys do a large gluten free chocolate tray bake. I saw it today and think I will be getting it for my birthday as my daughter is always disappointed we don't have a cake for it.

[BiddyPop]

I bought a couple of packs of gluten free crackers yesterday for the Christmas shelf - I have at least 1 GF guest for DD's birthday party so I am now planning on all cheese, smoked salmon and pate to be on GF crackers, getting a GF cake (either lemon or choc fudge, or both) as well as large birthday cake (not sure I can find a GF cake large enough for my numbers) and all brown bread sambos will be GF (will do a mix of brown/white bread, on separate plates). It means I can quietly draw the person who needs to know aside to let her know there is plenty, and what - but it won't single her out much overall as EVERYONE will get those.

One at a time, things are slowly falling into place (in my mind at least)....

[ilovetea14]

I have Santa done for the dc. Just have get a few bits for Christmas Eve box. I have a good few presents to buy so start early enough. Also lots of birthdays leading up to Xmas 10 altogether. We go to my sisters for Christmas dinner and mil Stephens day lucky me :) just buy some sweets,biscuits and drink for the house. Roll on Christmas I'm so excited more so than my ds I think 🎅🏻

[MollHackabout]

All done here, apart from a few little bits and bobs not available yet (mainly foodie/alcohol stuff). Finished last month

I've also got a fair bit on the 'Christmas shelf' in the kitchen - lots of cava, plus some cranberry sauce and Christmas puds left from last year. And today I bought a few boxes of chocolate biscuits, half price from M&S. They're a Christmas favourite here! M&S usually have their Christmas shortbread and cake on at half price in September, so lots of early stocking up will be done over the coming weeks.

All cards, wrap, crackers, lights etc were bought in January for pennies. I do love a bargain

[justgivemeamo]

Yes I have started always do around this time of year due to the sales and DD's bdays, so mind turns to pressies

I have a good list, and want to get another batch done now and out the way and wait for second last lot before xmas.

I always feel better if I know something drastic happens between now and xmas, that the dc will have christmas and will have something to open.

we are also trying to absorb the cost of an xbox

[DailyMailEthicalFail]

Oooh. Thanks. That's worth having :)

[Badders123]

So for 1 iPad you would be getting £85 off

[Badders123]

DMEF...it was from very.com
New customer 10% off (code KLLHN til 12the sept) and £50 off each one so we got £170 off the two.
Also pay over 3 months interest free.
(We are selling the old ones too though so that will bring in about £200 to put towards them too.)

[QuimReaper]

I bought a book for MIL but then remembered it's her birthday in October.

One step forward...

[JiltedJohnsJulie]

Me, I've started. Bought DSIL some lovely Molten Brown the other day.

[DailyMailEthicalFail]

Badders can I ask where your good iPad deal was, please???

I have so far bought chocs from M&S (choc fudge 'walnut' whips) and truffles. Both half price. Both dated till Jan 2017.

[Whitecovers]

I ordered some wrapping paper and an led Christmas tree yesterday. That's about it so far.

[BiddyPop]

I have over 50 people to buy for, and have finished about 6 and part-done another 4. I have some ideas for another handful - but I am slightly behind where I'd hoped to be.

I'll get there though.///

[HungryHorace]

I'll have to think quickly about whether I'm going to get it!

[Haudyerwheesht]

hungry that's the one. It seems to have a really high handle which is just what I need as although she'll only be 6 by cmas she's very tall

[LittleReindeerwithcloggson]

You need to buy some older wii controllers if you're using old Wii games though but both the original games and controllers can be picked up really cheaply

[LittleReindeerwithcloggson]

We've got a wiiu - great family fun with some brilliant games. (Also has bbc I player and Netflix on it so great all round)

[CaveMum]

Bought my first gifts today, for DD (2.5). We've bought her a Nemo and a Dory toy from Build A Bear - they've got a 30% off sale right now plus another 30% off if you use the code FRIENDSAUG2 (only valid until midnight tonight). On top of that Quidco are giving 7% Cashback on purchases at BAB through them

[HungryHorace]

Was that the Silver Cross one, Haudyer? I was tempted by that for DS (he loves the baby doll and also toys that need pushing!).

[Haudyerwheesht]

I bought Dd a pram today because it's exactly what I've been looking for and is also half price just now

[Stiddleficks]

I just started mine in the Argos bid red sale, less than half price for some toys. Does anyone know if there'll be another 3 for 2 at Argos? I thought it was September so I missed the one they just did

[Badders123]

For those of you who need stocking fillers or more unusual gifts try dotcomgiftshop.com
I've always found their stuff pretty good and not expensive,