Christmas 2012... ONLY 364 days to go!

**ncarr** · 01-15-2012, 07:46 PM

Picked up an ornament for my goddaughter with her name on it at Macy's today- total cost- 0.40 cents!!!

**Sweetcakes** · 01-15-2012, 11:10 PM

Picked up some ornaments at RCSS for .44 per package. Grabbed a load of those and some snowflake ornaments for 1.24 (regular $5.00).

Found some wrapping paper at Zellers for 60% off and I would have waited to see if they came down any more but there was only a few left that I wanted (blue and snowflakes).

I'm determined this year to buy throughout the year instead of waiting until the last minute.

**valerian** · 01-22-2012, 08:11 PM

Got one large Lego set and three Lego minifigure boxes on clearance at Walmart for youngest ds. The minifigure box thingies have a clear front and individual compartments to put the minifigures in on display. The three boxes can be connected in various ways also like huge Legos. Very cool!

**marjorie** · 01-24-2012, 11:23 PM

I picked up wrapping paper, and while at it ribbons and such to decorate, along with a few ornaments to go on packages for the young and broke

Also bought lots of disposable baking things on clearance, like cupcake wrappers, quick bread bakers, windowed boxes, etc. for very little money. Made a lavendar bag for gift giving. Bought slippers for the hard to please Kathy, who has trouble finding footwear because her feet are so small, made one grocery bag and one dishcloth. Gift an average of 27 people each year, and need to be very tight on the budget for it this year!

**steelergal** · 03-13-2012, 07:23 AM

I just finished up my youngest daughter in preparation of buying a house this year (praying that it works out!). I ordered the American Girl doll that she's been wanting- it's definately going to b a smaller Christmas this year IF we get the house, and prebuying her present should ease some burden of providing a decent Christmas to our kids (since I am done with her I can focus on getting something more decent for my oldest!).

**ravenmaniac** · 04-15-2012, 12:14 AM

Today I went to a HUGE yard sale at The Bowie Bay Sox Stadium, our minor league baseball team. I bought my dgs 48 matchbox cars with a case in excellent condition for $20.00, and a small bag in the shape of spiderman's head with 4 card games for $1.00.

Since yard sale season is just beginning I will be on the hunt for board games and crafts for my niece 7.

After reading this thread I want to watch Christmas Vacation.

**sabrelvssammy** · 04-15-2012, 09:27 AM

I am about 50% done with buying presents and plan to be completely finished before the summer is over....

**Debbie-cat** · 04-15-2012, 07:15 PM

Way to go SS!!!

I picked up a neat set of ear buds for Ds's stocking last week. He can always use ear buds. I too will start watching at yard sales now that they are starting.

I want to be done before Halloween...and that includes stockings!

**mauimagic** · 04-15-2012, 11:13 PM

This is going to be the strangest Christmas ever since I will be staying home and not going island hopping. On't know what DH and DD are doing. Am not doing any more family stockings. Will be buying and sending gift cards to immediate family members.

So I really do not know what the holidays will bring, but I welcome the change for my peace of mind.

**BlissMommy** · 04-22-2012, 10:27 PM

I picked up some cute little compacts for my daughters stockings. I am starting to focus on purchasing some larger gifts. We had bdays, so everything I have bought so far went to those.

**Debbie-cat** · 04-23-2012, 08:08 AM

Same here blissmommy but now all the birthdays are done until October so I can now concentrate on just Christmas gifts.

**BlissMommy** · 04-25-2012, 11:42 PM

I sold some items on ebay and I used the money to buy some Christmas presents. I ordered a baby doll and a cute pair of pajamas for baby girl(she will be 2 a few days before Christmas) and for her dd#2(who turns 12 the day after baby girl,

) I ordered a cute zebra blanket. I have a friend who embroiders and she will put her name on the blanket for me.

**Debbie-cat** · 04-26-2012, 08:17 AM

You are moving right along Blissmommy!

**Momto5RN** · 04-27-2012, 10:20 PM

i used macys 25% off friends and family special coupon along with GC i earned from doing CVS deals and didnt use for last christmas to get some free stuff this week
i got oldest dd a coach brand wristlet tech case- in black patent leather design- perfect to hold her iphone - her ID and a little money when she is out on town with friends .

i got older ds a calvin klein fitted dress shirt for work
and a tshirt ( forget if its phillies eagles or flyers LOL ) and i got youngest DS a tshirt ( eagles for him ) also

then i went to JCP with a 10 reward and found a gift for oldest son that is a nice Phillies Jersey but in green and white for st pattys day i guess because it was 10$ on clearance even though it didnt have anything st pattys on it not even the tag !

so had some fun free shopping !

**ravenmaniac** · 04-28-2012, 08:40 PM

Great deals Debbi! We went to Ollie's today and scoped out a few things. Might go back for the Paula Deen 5qt. cast iron casserole dish for $29.99. My mom and sister would love them. I am waiting for my Ollie's coupon in the mail.