It has been nice having my blogs planned out for me ahead of time! Thanks MomDot for putting this fun blog party together! Click the picture... It will take you to all the Christmas Party Fun!!
Today's Question: Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Do you budget for the holidays? Do you always stick to your budget? Share with us any budgeting tips you may have!
We are lucky when it comes to the holiday season, because my dearest husband gets his dividend check for all the stocks he has through the company he works at. This means we don't have to move money around when it comes to shopping. We do set up a budget though. We make a list of all our family members... kids only for extended family. We think of a sensible amount for each person. Parents and grandparents get more of a budget than the kids. The princesses will have the most room for shopping, because let's face it... our children are the most fun to shop for! My husband is better at sticking to the budget. I am always trying to sneak in a few more gifts!
Now I must admit that I tend to be the shopper who does 2 things:
1. Buys everything online. It may take the fun out of shopping, but I get to sit in the comfort of my home, catch up with the long list of shows on my DVR while I surf the net looking for that perfect gift.
2 Waits for the last minute. Yes I am one of THOSE people. The frantic shopper who is running up and down the mall finding that last minute gift.
Hopefully this year I find error of my ways and get into the Christmas spirit and to my shopping in a timely fashion away from the computer!
***Come back tomorrow... I am going to play catch up and participate in day one a couple days late. I just want to be able to introduce you all to the family!"***
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I'm the on-line shopper too. I'd much rather sit and relax than fights crowds of people pushing each other to get the last of something.
I have gotten a few things online! Your one of the people I laugh at in stores... ha ha ha.... your welcome!
Love ya!
I do most of my holiday shopping online and I haven't started yet. I'm also a 'last-minute' shopper myself. Btw, if you get the chance, drop by my site and join this fun tag ;-) http://www.i-exhale.com/2008/11/some-random-facts-about-me.html Have a nice day!
Some people don't think that shopping is fun at all...so online is a great alternative!
Check out the new Family FotoFun Friday feature on my blog.
I love ordering online!!!!
I like ordering online too, Amazon was a lifesaver last year!
Online shopping is the best. PJ's, hot tea and shopping how could it go wrong.
Don't worry, I'm one of 'those' people too -- the frantic people running up and down the stores looking for last minute gifts! And I love online shopping too, I HATE crowds with a passion!
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I love your blog! I too like online shopping at times! You are right the DVR and the internet are best friends :)
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i would love to buy everything online, but i'm too cheap to pay for all that shipping!
Wow, that's nice that you have sort of a built in Christmas check.
I'm running around a little late also, yesterday was crazy. Shopping I hate the crowds
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