Finished with my Christmas shopping! (or am I?)

 

It’s no secret that I love Christmas and it’s no secret that I enjoy Christmas shopping, although it’s not as much fun when it’s online all of the time. So, what’s the problem?

Well, for the past several weeks, I have been doing my Christmas shopping, mostly online. Throughout the year, I have seen different things, put into an email folder and review them when it’s time to purchase.

When Gabriel was born, we changed up my gifts to Katie’s family. After hearing about this from a very smart friend, I decided it would be fun for my crew. So, I planned out “Something you Want, Something you Need, Something to Wear and Something to Read.” This seemed really wise, keeping the bountiful display of gifts down to a stack of four for each of my “kids!” (Katie, Anthony & Gabriel)

For the rest of the family, I just try to listen or think of items that are not expected and hopefully will serve a purpose. I do try and get things from smaller vendors too.

If I would use the spreadsheet that I made in October, I would know that I have more than enough for everyone on my list, although I’m still waiting on a couple of deliveries. However, why would I look at my spreadsheet? It seemed so fun back then!

A couple of weeks ago, I felt soooooo great! I had my four items for each of Katie’s family members and I had completed my list for family and friends. Then, a couple of packages arrived and I had forgotten about them. But I just wrapped them and decided to give them as “bonus” gifts.

Last week, I found a cool gadget that I thought I would like for myself…and it came in a 3-pack, so I ordered it and decided it could be a stocking stuffer. After that, an ad for one of my favorite places came out and a couple of items just jumped off the page.

Oh, and how about the Bath & Body Works candle sale, I mean how can you pass of $10 candles (normally $25).

I think you can guess where this is going. Yes, I ended up getting more than I actually needed, and now, I should be well on my way to completing next year’s shopping list!

It is clear that getting Christmas shopping done early is more expensive if you are me because I am continuing to spend. I think that might be a problem. Don’t worry because I have decided I am NOT buying one more item, for Christmas! We’ll see how that goes…

Hope you are “wrapping it up” with your shopping complete! I love it all and although traditions have changed, in many ways, I do love the festive decorations and the boxes of fun that are unwrapped when we gather! I have plenty to keep me busy so I’ll mark shopping off of my list!! 

Gotta go...UPS just rang the bell!!