Finally, I was able to squeeze one afternoon buying gifts for family members. You might think it is a little bit OA buying Christmas gifts this early, at least I am halfway through.
For every gift amounting to P500 and up, you’ll get free wrapping from the department store complete with nice ribbons. I always save on Christmas wrapping papers every year because of this. I usually buy kitchen accessories for Nissa and Obet for when they would transfer to their new home. The house was already built but there are no divisions yet for the rooms upstairs. I wonder when everything would be completed. Now that Nate is growing and already knows the value of money, he prefers cash gifts but I still buy something he could open on Christmas Eve which they usually spend here. Years ago, I gave him an additional gift of a piggy bank and he was thrilled when they opened it and Nissa counted the money he saved. It went straight to his savings account. Teaching kids the value of saving is one gift that you can give them which they will appreciate later on.
I had a nice chat with one of the mall’s staff at the gift wrapping section and he laughed when I said that those gifts are for Christmas. He said it is always a good time to buy early since once November comes in and most employees receive their Christmas bonuses for the year, the mall is a hive of activity especially at their section.
Back when I was still working at the bank, I would start buying Christmas gifts as early as September because back then, I had a longer list. Most of them were officemates and friends. Now it is purely for the family and some close friends nearby.
I dropped by BreadTalk and bought my favorite Spring in the City slice plus a loaf of wheat bread. One thing I like about buying there is that, you are always entitled to a full 20% discount if you are a senior citizen. And their products are freshly baked.
There goes my Saturday afternoon. It’s time to read again I guess. Onward to my 119th read this year.
We were talking about Christmas gifts yesterday. It is always a good idea to get the most popular new toys for the children, as they sell out when it gets closer to Christmas. We generally buy gifts for Christmas throughout the year, and store them in the loft until December.
Best wishes, Pete.
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That’s pretty good Pete. I don’t buy gifts throughout the year since I don’t have enough space to store them. There is always the rainy season to think about.
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I prepare early for Christmas, too! But this year, we are going to get a dog as a family, so least work (shhh! It’s a secret 😅).
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Wow, a dog. That is great Jenny, a family pet.
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We are excited 🙂
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That is truly exciting.
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I like your posts . I always read them.
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Hi Minnah, thank you so much. It’s nice to know that you always visit my blog.
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Because of you I actually started thinking about my Christmas shopping this week. I like to stash things away, but my grandson has found my secret place and I have to find a new one.
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I guess the best thing is to wrap them first but do not label them yet.😉
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Good plan. Thanks.
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Arlene, I buy gifts throughout the year, especially when I’m traveling. I try to be practical giving useful items and books, not dust-collecting knickknacks. That way I only have to wrap them come Christmas. It also helps with gifts I have to mail to Europe. Personally I think this is smart and spares us getting stressed out later! 🙂
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That’s true Sabine. Since I don’t travel, I have to buy them around this time. I give practical items too, something they can use every day.
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Exactly!
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🙂
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This will be the first year in 11 years that I have to buy gifts. My family lives in South Africa and we live in New Zealand.This year my brother and his family immigrated, so I will be part of the Christmas hype again! I should start buying now too!
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It is always practical to shop early for Christmas gifts. You can avoid the holiday rush and plan your days ahead. Thanks Lelanie.
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