It's Crunch Time

Ok this is it, the final days before Christmas and we need to get as much finished as possible with the little bit of time we have yet. The morning was going to be a good chance for us as all the kids were home from school and we were going to leave them with our oldest but he made some plans to go to a friends overnight so we will now be taking the kids along with us which will make the shopping much more challangeing. It will soon be over anyway so we will make the best of our morning and see where we are after that.

Christmas Shopping

We made another crack at our christmas shopping list today by getting our daughter a digital camera, the only condition she had on a camera...it had to be pink...mission accomplished. We also were able to find an outfit for each of the kids and have them away for Christmas, our goal is to be ready for Christmas by November so we don't have to rush around in December in the busy stores.

Super Shopper

With having 4 kids any time you can find a deal that will save you money in the long run you have to take advantage of it. Today while out shopping we came across a blow out sale on children's snow suits. We shopped through the racks and ended up coming away with 4 fantastic suits, one for each of our kids for next year. The price you won't believe $15 each, we got all 4 suits for about the price of 1 suit at regular price. What a savings and now we won't have to worry in the fall about getting them new warm suits, just pop open the closet and here you go kids. Next we will be shopping for some new boots and mitts, what a great opportunity if we can get these also, wish us luck shopping.:)

SHOPPING THE DEALS

I know it is only February and most people are probably thinking that it is too early to start thinking about shopping but for me the shopping for Christmas has already started. I buy little things here and there to help cut back on the cost of gift buying closer to Christmas. I will do my last bit of shopping after Thanksgiving with the thanksgiving specials that I am fortunate to come across.With having a large family with four children to buy for I am always looking and waiting for good deals.

I get a lot of good deals and savings buy purchasing Black Friday items online without the hassle of getting up early and waiting in the line ups. With having young children I tend to take advantage of the Toys R Us ads and the Old Navy ads to get them their favorite toys and clothes. Last year we did all our shopping from September to December always leaving our budget tight to pay the bills and we said that we weren't going to let it happen again this year but some deals are worth waiting until after Thanksgiving arrives. Come on, I have to save some shopping for the Christmas season or it wouldn 't feel much like Christmas now would it. When do you start your shopping, do you get it done early or wait for the thanksgiving specials!

IS IT TOO EARLY TO THINK ABOUT CHRISTMAS?

I know who in their right mind wants to think about Christmas as early as February. But with the great deals my husband could get at work on clothing and toys how could I not jump at the chance to start buying Christmas gifts for my nieces and nephews. I think with what we bought today I will only have the McDonald's gift cards left to buy them. The best part of shopping early is that I can spend September, October and November buying for my own kids and making sure they get what they want this year without falling behind on the bills.