Christmas Shopping Poll

[wdmmom]

Just wondering how many childcare providers go out to the stores and buy gifts or if you utilize home shopping network or online shopping.

I've found myself hitting up the web quite a bit this year. Whether it's Amazon, Walmart, or LTD Commodities, I'm getting a few things here and there before the big hustle and bustle.

[AfterSchoolMom]

I use an all cash system. I have a credit card but haven't used it in four years. I definitely prefer to shop in the store, I feel like I have more control over my spending that way.

[SilverSabre25]

old fashioned with a little hint of online...like when the only thing DH wants for christmas is an out of print boardgame.

[lil angels]

I couldn't pick both but I do alot of online and store shopping.

[beachgrl]

I do both, I will nab what I can online especially if I can get it cheaper but then will get other bargains in stores...

[Meyou]

I make a list and do it all in one day at the mall. I don't overbuy that way.

[Blackcat31]

old fashioned with a little hint of online...like when the only thing DH wants for christmas is an out of print boardgame.

What she said.


I am a hands on person. I need to feel, see, touch and hold things in order to process them. (Boy, that could be severely misconstrued...if your mind is where mine seems to be today....)

[AnneCordelia]

Internet all the way!!! Lego.com, toysrus, Old Navy and a few other sites have free shipping with a $50 purchase.

I also get items on ebay.

I love internet shopping!!! I do go to stores to get things like clothing for my kids, because they need to try it on.

[Cat Herder]

I put money in paypal monthly, then online shop all year to split it up into manageable chunks.

I keep color coded bins in the attic and toss them in their respective recipients bin as they arrive.

The key is to hide the bins under/behind the old cribs, your high school prom dresses and baby clothes/toys. NOBODY seems to want to touch that stuff...::

[CheekyChick]

I do both... For my little ones here (about 20) I use layaway for their Christmas gifts. It costs me a small fortune, but at least I can pay payments.

[Blackcat31]

I put money in paypal monthly, then online shop all year to split it up into manageable chunks.

I keep color coded bins in the attic and toss them in their respective recipients bin as they arrive.

The key is to hide the bins under/behind the old cribs, your high school prom dresses and baby clothes/toys. NOBODY seems to want to touch that stuff...::

you are waaaay too organized.

[Cat Herder]

you are waaaay too organized.

Nah...just been broke a VERY long time.

The perk is being done EVERY YEAR by Thanksgiving.

[safechner]

I shop online and at the stores for Christmas!

I usually have cash to buy everything I buy. I use credit card to buy online and I paid off in full when I get bill. I love shopping online but I must have free shipping. If the shipping fee is not free then I go to the store to buy whatever I want.. It is so much easier for me!!

[Michael]

You can make these polls multiple choice. I would have chosen a couple.

[Crazy8]

love, love, love my amazon prime membership and their movers & shakers list around the holidays!!! get amazing deals on toys, electronics, etc. all with free 2 day shipping - can't beat it!

I hate going to stores that time of year but for some gifts I just can't avoid it so I do a portion of in store shopping but mostly online.