Christmas 2006-List what you have done so far to prepare....

**Katybird** · 01-01-2006, 10:46 AM

Julie (Baxjul) had the wonderful idea of having a thread that we could list what we have gotten for 2006 Christmas as we get items.  I think it is a great idea.  We can post items we get all year long for next Christmas and I think it will be a motivator to get it done throughout the year and not be stressed by having to get it all done at the last minute.

So ladies and gents, what have you gotten so far for Christmas 2006....

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**pita1213** · 01-01-2006, 11:04 AM

i want to get closer to my goal of a totally homemade christmas (aside from clothes and books) so i have started crocheting and kniffty knitting. so far i have:
3 crocheted dishcloths
1 crocheted hot pad
1 knit hat in the works

**thrifty gal** · 01-01-2006, 11:37 AM

I bought a bubble bath set for one of the girls on my list. It was 4.77 regular, and I got it for 2.39.

**baxjul** · 01-01-2006, 12:19 PM

So, far I have one fancy picture frame put away! I plan on buying at least one or two things a week, now, I have too because I have to be accountable! YAY

Kathy, a big thanks for setting this up, you are an

**mizniteowl** · 01-01-2006, 12:24 PM

I like this idea and will make it one of my goals this year too. So far, nothing bought

**Mom23boys** · 01-01-2006, 12:41 PM

Just call me crazy, but here is my list of who we need to buy for and what we have already purchased. The deals were way too good to pass up. They are in two totes in my closet. I only need 3 more gifts to finish my list for extended family. I haven't purchased anything for DH or our children yet. I found everything after Christmas. DH was the one to purchase the Black and Decker jump start battery charger/power supply. They were originally 58.98 marked down to 12.50.

Christmas 2006

3 Adult gifts to exchange with my side of the family
1. Nascar mug with cocoa
2. 5 piece massaging set
3. Black and Decker jump start battery charger/power supply (Use to jumpstart your vehicle or as a power supply for laptops, radios, tvs, lamps, dvd player)

2 Childrenâ€™s gifts to exchange with my side of the family
1. Dog Massage Pillow
2.

FIL- Black and Decker jump start battery charger/power supply
MIL- bath set/mug set
niece- make up kit
niece- make up kit
niece- make up kit
niece- make up kit
niece- make up kit
nephew-

Dad -
step-mom- bath set

DH's g'ma- Bible crossword puzzle and cross (she loves to do Bible crosswords!)

**Kimberlina** · 01-01-2006, 01:14 PM

So far I have:

-penguin cookie jar for mil (bought on clearance)
-penguin ornaments for MIL, (also on clearance)
-7 bath gift sets for assorted friends (clearance)
-sports ornament set for DH (clearance)
-Coca-cola ornament for DH (clearance)
-2 angel ornaments, one for each Sis (clearance)

**kaykwilts** · 01-01-2006, 03:21 PM

I found a pattern online for some pot holders and I plan to get started on these soon.

**Darlene** · 01-01-2006, 03:29 PM

I just have my wrapping paper & cards.

**Emerald_Mommy** · 01-01-2006, 05:05 PM

So far I have

~ 2 rolls wrapping paper (purchased Target 75 % off)
~ 2 pkg gift tags (one 75 % off / one 50 % off)
~ 2 boxes Christmas Cards (50% off)

I don't have any gifts yet, other than some books I have been waiting for Isabel to "grow" into.

**QuilterMom** · 01-01-2006, 05:16 PM

We didn't send out any cards for 2005 due to just too much going on with wee one on the way. Any cards we do this year will be homemade and we'll be reusing cards we've received in the past (plus I'll be using them for gift tags as well). The one thing I did so far is to make sure all that is at the top of one of our Christmas storage containers so I have easy access to work on them all year long.

**seadream** · 01-01-2006, 06:28 PM

I got wrapping paper at Ollie's today ..200 yards for $1.36
3 boxes of 35 cards frm Wal-mart for .50 a box..set for a few years.
6 boxes of lights from wal-mart for .24 & .49

I also help my Mom with her Christmas bags...she fills bags with little stuff for all the grandkids..so when I see stuff cheap that she can use I pick it up for her...wal-mart had little packages with crayons and bath sponge to color for .20

**tervsforme** · 01-01-2006, 11:23 PM

I went shopping today for Christmas fabric. I plan on making Tree Skirts, stockings and table runners for Christmas presents. I found fabric for $0.80 and $1.25 per yard! I will be starting on these in the next couple of weeks.

**favesis37** · 01-02-2006, 08:32 AM

i have:
a 2 piece care bear outfit clearanced to 3.00 (granddaughter)
2 little pt cruisers marked down to 2.00 ( great neices)
10 hair sets in littel purses pine ridge resevation
4 lip balm sets stocking stuffers marked down to .70 each
a bath set marked down to 2.00
work out playset marked down to 3.00
floor puzzle marked down to 3.00 granddaughter
jammie pants marked down to 1.09 neice

on a roll!

**baxjul** · 01-02-2006, 01:42 PM

I went to Dollar General today for some things, while there I picked up a candle to put in my box. I plan on buying things all year to have for next Christmas. So far, I have two things, better than ever before!