I start my shopping the day after Christmas and I shop all year. Usually finish by November. This year I was done mid-October…and all are wrapped and hidden.

I HATE to shop, hate shopping malls and haven’t been to one in probably 15 years. I travel quite a bit and always have my eyes open for something that someone would like.

With shopping complete and baking all done and in the freezer, I can enjoy the holidays without standing in line or fighting with crowds. I love to stroll down the city streets looking at the decorations, store windows or joining friends for dinner somewhere while avoided the cranky people – usually with a screaming kid in tow being rude and pushy and paying WAY too much for everything.

I usually start shopping the day after (for certain things). I have a new baby girl niece that is just a month old so I can buy cheap for her at any point throughout the year. But if I see a good deal for someone that I know they will like, I buy it. That way I don’t get stuck with buying everything during this time of year or having to save up money for it too.

yes i have done this plus i have also started doing some of it the day after christmas for next year also.merry christamas to all out here.

Some of my presents for next year are already stashed away in the closet.

I start my Christmas shopping during Summer, yes. I don’t go yard-saling though. I need to have one, myself lol.