I'm starting to feel really nervous about Christmas shopping

[jane6672]

Usually I keep an eye out all year, so when November rolls around, I've already got a few gifts done, and have ideas for many of the rest.

This year, I have 1 gift and 0 ideas. None. Zip. It's November 7. I have a lot of people to shop for. Just in the family, I have 18 adults and 7 kids to shop for. Auuuugh.

[kiminky]

I'm getting financially nervous about how I am going to cover all of the gifts that need to be bought.

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[Booze Raccoon]

Nov 7, 2013 20:39:40 GMT -5 kiminky said:

I'm getting financially nervous about how I am going to cover all of the gifts that need to be bought.

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^^this^^

Also, my kid does not need anything and furthermore, I have not one inch of space for any more toys.  Not even a matchbox car!

[jane6672]

Aaaaand my sister suggested drawing names for gifts (because with spouses/nieces/nephews it is getting a bit overwhelming), and everyone was all "OHMIGAD YOU ARE RUINING CHRISTMAS AND/OR OUR LIVES!!!" 

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[speckledfrog]

I'm crapping my pants over Chanukah. I always do 8 gifts and this year I've got squat. I gave my only idea to my MIL.

[mcmel]

Look on their Pinterest page if they have one.

I know a few friends who share boutique's "share it to win it" pictures and that could give you an idea. I've gotten a few ideas from people's 'likes' and the sort.

[alicenelson]

Yeah, I experienced a little tachycardia today thinking about Christmas shopping. I just need to put on my big girl panties, go power shopping, and get it over with.

[jane6672]

Nov 7, 2013 23:15:53 GMT -5 farmvillelover said:

are gift cards and/or booze and/or baked goods an option for some of the adults?
money for the kids?

i'd post and get ideas from ml or mm. people love to chime in on shopping posts!

Ooooh, yes I can do booze for some people.

[janiejones]

We do a swap within each family, and still are trying to scale that back. My sister had an exBF who's family only bought booze or books as gifts for adults. It simplified everything. We're angling towards doing the same, but haven't broached it with my mum.