Are You Planning on Cutting Back on Your Holiday Shopping This Year Because of The Economy?

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Permalink Reply by journey2learn on October 12, 2008 at 4:49pm

Feeling a little stressed. I usually go all out at holidays...but money is (kind of) tight and know I need to show moderation..just am not good at it. Really excited for the twittermoms catalog and hope to do most of my shopping there. Every time @SantaClaus25 posts how many days left...I get stressed.

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Permalink Reply by Kipling on October 12, 2008 at 5:05pm

LOL Deb! I totally can relate to the leggo foot stabs, I have two boys and am constantly stepping on leggos! I hope you revive that blog soon! Thanks for replying!

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Permalink Reply by Kipling on October 12, 2008 at 5:10pm

Thanks for replying journey2learn,
I think a lot of people are feeling stressed and are cutting back. I am excited about the twittermoms catalog too and am planning on do some shopping there myself. When is that coming out, does anyone know?

Kipling
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Permalink Reply by Angie Newton on October 12, 2008 at 8:34pm

Spending about the same as usual. Now that I have learned about Etsy stores, I hope to get some cool gifts from there. I have been supporting wahm home businesses for many years now so I hope to keep that up although this year it might be a time crunch since we go to Jamaica and don't have much time to order gifts to ship in time. Oh the dilemma LOL

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Permalink Reply by Kipling on October 12, 2008 at 8:43pm

Thanks for replying Angie, I love Etsy too!!! Great to know that you support wahm home businesses, me too, especially since alot of those businesses are my friends! Jamaica sounds pretty good to me right now, I am in desparate need of a vacation, we didn't get to take ours this summer. My husband ruptured his Achillese tendon, so have a great one!

Kipling
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Permalink Reply by Kris on October 12, 2008 at 9:32pm

Can't quite figure out why, but we may actually end up spending more this year. Seems like all my friends who never complained about money are complaining and us, who never really had much seem to be doing better? I don't get it. Maybe cause my business doesn't seem to be affected as much by the economy as others are. Anyway, I do plan to do the majority of my Christmas shopping on all the wonderful etsy and other sites I come across each day. I think it's a good idea for us all to support each other. This is the new way of supporting your "local" store.

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Permalink Reply by Kipling on October 13, 2008 at 4:57am

Good fro you Kris! I am so happy to hear that, I also will be supporting Etsy stores & wahms! Thanks for your reply!

Kipling
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Permalink Reply by Abernook on October 17, 2008 at 10:12am

I, also manage an online gift store....

Although I know many are cutting back on so many things,I hope consumer realize that there are many affordable gifts out there.

Wishing you a great season!

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Permalink Reply by Kipling on October 17, 2008 at 11:15am

Wishing you a great season as well, I just visited your site, you have some wonderful things and your prices are very affordable, best of luck to you!

Kipling
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Permalink Reply by Kipling on October 17, 2008 at 6:16pm

Thanks for sharing Carolyn, these are great ideas. I think it is always better to give thoughtful gifts that are related to people's interests and needs.

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Permalink Reply by Lori on October 22, 2008 at 7:45pm

I wouldn't say that we are cutting back, but the three oldest children are no longer living at home, so I usually only choose a few very special "just for them" gifts. Our two boys are married, so we usually buy for the grandchildren, and then purchase a "family" gift. We tend to save some money by doing things this way, plus they get something that they really want/need.

We let our youngest daughter choose a name from a "giving" tree and purchase gifts for children who might not receive anything at all - we had a lot of fun doing it last year. I even put a few gift baskets together for the families.

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Permalink Reply by Homemom3 on October 25, 2008 at 7:46pm

To be honest I normally do those day after sales and last minute ones but will probably just do most of my shopping online. Remember amazon has GOOD sales on toys and such on Fridays. Type in "Amazon friday sales" and you'll get some great bargains and if you get over $25 in stuff you get free shipping.

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