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LittleDiva
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Holiday shopping
If you have small children who still believe in the magic of Christmas, or another holiday, might be smart to try and finish your shopping sooner rather than later. Stores are back to lines to get in on the weekends. Deliveries are slowing down.
Just a friendly heads up.
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b2b777
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Re: Holiday shopping
I have been telling everyone I see the same thing. Once Thanksgiving hits its going to be a nightmare.
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| Posted 11/13/20 5:54 AM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Holiday shopping
I never set foot in a store other than Target maybe from November through January anyway.
My patience is way too thin
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| Posted 11/13/20 6:08 AM |
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queensgal
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Re: Holiday shopping
Not sure I needed another excuse. Lol.
The sales have started at a lot of places so I’ve been ordering. Make sure you guys use Rakuten or similar to get extra cash back!
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| Posted 11/13/20 6:16 AM |
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Re: Holiday shopping
Posted by NervousNell
I never set foot in a store other than Target maybe from November through January anyway.
My patience is way too thin
Do a lot of online shopping for years now.
Older kids and one is D.O.N.E with the new PS5 and unfortunately my list has dwindled over the years with so many passing :(
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| Posted 11/13/20 6:46 AM |
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ali120206
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Holiday shopping
I've started shopping but there are a few items I know will be substantially cheaper online on Black Friday so I'm waiting until then.
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| Posted 11/13/20 7:15 AM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Holiday shopping
Posted by valentinesbaby48
Posted by NervousNell
I never set foot in a store other than Target maybe from November through January anyway.
My patience is way too thin
Do a lot of online shopping for years now.
Older kids and one is D.O.N.E with the new PS5 and unfortunately my list has dwindled over the years with so many passing :(
This is the first year my DD doesn't want any toys for Christmas and it's honestly making me sadder than I thought it would.... 
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| Posted 11/13/20 7:17 AM |
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KarenK122
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Holiday shopping
I just finished all my shopping. All online. I got all my wrapping paper too. I do not have a good feeling about the next month so I figured I'd get it all done early.
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| Posted 11/13/20 7:23 AM |
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Mrs213
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Holiday shopping
I will be shopping online this year otherwise everyone is getting gift cards. I have stuff in my amazon cart for the kids
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| Posted 11/13/20 8:27 AM |
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BFNY516
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Holiday shopping
What stores are back to having lines on the weekends? I haven’t see that yet.
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| Posted 11/13/20 8:38 AM |
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ali120206
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Re: Holiday shopping
Posted by BFNY516
What stores are back to having lines on the weekends? I haven’t see that yet.
Costco had a huge line today
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| Posted 11/13/20 8:54 AM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Holiday shopping
Posted by BFNY516
What stores are back to having lines on the weekends? I haven’t see that yet.
Yeah I waltzed right into Target this weekend and it was pretty packed. No line to get in..
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| Posted 11/13/20 8:54 AM |
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LittleDiva
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Re: Holiday shopping
Posted by BFNY516
What stores are back to having lines on the weekends? I haven’t see that yet.
Tanger
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Re: Holiday shopping
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by valentinesbaby48
Posted by NervousNell
I never set foot in a store other than Target maybe from November through January anyway.
My patience is way too thin
Do a lot of online shopping for years now.
Older kids and one is D.O.N.E with the new PS5 and unfortunately my list has dwindled over the years with so many passing :(
This is the first year my DD doesn't want any toys for Christmas and it's honestly making me sadder than I thought it would....
It is a catch 22 as they get older. You don’t have to get up early but there is no magic anymore. They pick their gifts (even though I try and do stocking stuffers they can open when they finally wake up) so no surprises.
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Posted by BFNY516
What stores are back to having lines on the weekends? I haven’t see that yet.
Victoria’s Secret had a line a few weeks ago as I guess they only let so many in at one time.
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| Posted 11/13/20 9:28 AM |
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MrsWoods
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Holiday shopping
I shop online only. Got lots of black friday deals without going to the store
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| Posted 11/13/20 9:57 AM |
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ali120206
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Re: Holiday shopping
Posted by valentinesbaby48
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by valentinesbaby48
Posted by NervousNell
I never set foot in a store other than Target maybe from November through January anyway.
My patience is way too thin
Do a lot of online shopping for years now.
Older kids and one is D.O.N.E with the new PS5 and unfortunately my list has dwindled over the years with so many passing :(
This is the first year my DD doesn't want any toys for Christmas and it's honestly making me sadder than I thought it would....
It is a catch 22 as they get older. You don’t have to get up early but there is no magic anymore. They pick their gifts (even though I try and do stocking stuffers they can open when they finally wake up) so no surprises.
I think the magic is gone this year. Their lists are a bit ridiculous and I have no wow gift because I don’t want to get them what’s on top of their lists. They both are doubting Santa (I think the older one says he believes to get more stuff).
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Deeluvsvinny
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Holiday shopping
I've been ordering DD's gifts online since last month- almost done with her. I think it's harder because we're both home (WFM & remote learning) and she's seeing all these packages arrive and I'm running out of excuses for what they are "something daddy needs for work" "oh, just a thing for the car/house" LOL And then finding a time and place to hide them since she's always here!
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| Posted 11/13/20 8:33 PM |
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Re: Holiday shopping
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by valentinesbaby48
Posted by NervousNell
I never set foot in a store other than Target maybe from November through January anyway.
My patience is way too thin
Do a lot of online shopping for years now.
Older kids and one is D.O.N.E with the new PS5 and unfortunately my list has dwindled over the years with so many passing :(
This is the first year my DD doesn't want any toys for Christmas and it's honestly making me sadder than I thought it would....
It does hurt as it is fun to shop for them when they are smaller and you can get so much more.
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Re: Holiday shopping
Posted by ali120206
Posted by valentinesbaby48
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by valentinesbaby48
Posted by NervousNell
I never set foot in a store other than Target maybe from November through January anyway.
My patience is way too thin
Do a lot of online shopping for years now.
Older kids and one is D.O.N.E with the new PS5 and unfortunately my list has dwindled over the years with so many passing :(
This is the first year my DD doesn't want any toys for Christmas and it's honestly making me sadder than I thought it would....
It is a catch 22 as they get older. You don’t have to get up early but there is no magic anymore. They pick their gifts (even though I try and do stocking stuffers they can open when they finally wake up) so no surprises.
I think the magic is gone this year. Their lists are a bit ridiculous and I have no wow gift because I don’t want to get them what’s on top of their lists. They both are doubting Santa (I think the older one says he believes to get more stuff).
It is sad when they don't believe and it basically turns into not surprising anymore. Teens are not happy being surprised and it turns out easier just getting them what they want and nothing much else as it then turns into a waste of money.
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: Holiday shopping
since shopping is up overall, my work will just get crazier and crazier. i've already been warned that i'll be working 6-day weeks. i won't have time to go into a store lol.
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Holiday shopping
Finished my shopping in September!!! My twins are 3 almost 4 they are so excited and after the hellish year and a horrible holiday last year with my mother in law in hospice, I need this year to be magical for them. I really planned and budgeted shopping to avoid the rush and it makes me feel good I did. I noticed in general my regular deliveries are slowing. I ordered a few things from amazon recently and had 2/3 deliveries “lost.”
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| Posted 11/14/20 1:25 AM |
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jlm2008
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Re: Holiday shopping
Posted by BFNY516
What stores are back to having lines on the weekends? I haven’t see that yet.
HomeGoods, Marshalls, Victoria's Secret, Bath & Bodyworks, Bed Bath & Beyond, at least the ones by me. That's why I do my best not to have to do any shopping on weekends unless it's unavoidable which is sometimes the case when you work outside the home.
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