wahh - Christmas Shopping tomorrow

[olivia]

I can't put it off any longer, I'm going to have to go Christmas shopping tomorrow.

But I have not a CLUE what to get people.

My shopping list is:

Nephew - no idea, will be some kind of toy I guess

Heather & Squibs - very active 60 year olds - maybe some kind of wine, but no idea what sort

Shelly - mum's best fried - again not a clue, probably some smellies from boots or Body Shop, or Lush if I can find one

Mum and Dad - have requested garden vouchers, so I guess that's them sorted

Sister - not a foggiest

BiL - even less of a foggiest

and I'm sure there should be more people but I can't think about who they may be.....

I wish I was one of these super organised people who brought presents all through the year rather than leaving it to the last possible minute!!!! (although I am doing better than last year when I was still buying things on Christmas Eve!!!)

Olivia

[Debbie]

You have my sympathies Olivia Year after year my father was the hardest one for me to shop for. The man had no hobbies (sorry Dud). Once I was finally old enough to buy alcohol, things got much better, as I could simply buy him a bottle of Baileys.

Best of luck with your shopping tomorrow...and try not to stress. Easier said than done, I know If all else fails and the shops are dreadful, there's always online shopping with deliveries

[harveydales]

Oh good luck Olivia. Just the thought of going shopping this time of year is exhausting! lol at your shopping list - sounds much the same as mine but I try and avoid battling through the crowds and do most of it on-line.

[SuzieP]

I haven't done any yet either - been too poorly, plus haven't had a clue what to get. It's going to be a nightmare trying to get everything next week! But wild horses wouldn't drag me to the shops at the weekend - makes my legs go wobbly just to think of it!

[PonyGirl]

The only one I know for sure what to get this Christmas is Daisy. She wants treats. After that....I have no clue

[harveydales]

lol Anne, you're right! The horses and our dog know exactly what they want, so much easier! ;D

[Debbie]

How did it go Olivia?

Yes, the critters are easy peasy to shop for.

[olivia]

LOL I chickened out!!!

I've got to go to Brum tomorrow, so I'm going to stop in Telford on the way home from there. I'm hoping a weekday will be a bit quieter than the weekend before (sort of) Christmas!!!

[Debbie]

There's a good gameplan. I always think the weekdays are easier to manage than weekends.

[bevbob]

Iv phoned everyone this year and told them all not to buy us pressies as we are too skint and everyone has agreed! Its such a relief! As long as my kids are sorted thats all that counts for me and Im not having to get more in debt.

Good luck tomorrow lol!

[harveydales]

Sensible plan, Bev!

Good luck in Brumm Olivia!

[olivia]

YAY - Mission Accomplished!

Now got stuff for everyone I need to, feet are KILLING me, and tbh Christmas shopping after an absolutely hellish day at work was seriously not appealing, but I am so pleased I did!

I now get to do all the fun bits of wrapping presents and putting ribbons and twinkly bits on.

Oh and I got home and mum had put all the decorations up - so it's all feeling very Christmassy chez Redgrave

[harveydales]

Well done Olivia! I admire your stamina!

[Debbie]

Good for you Olivia Have fun with wrapping your treasures!!

[DalesLady]

this is of course what online shopping is all about - less stress, well in the beginning anyway, then there is the worry as to whether it will arrive in time or not!

I hope you manage to get it all done and find inspiration when in Telford