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<blockquote data-quote="Mattsmom277" data-source="post: 399405" data-attributes="member: 4264"><p>Great post! I was thinking the same thing for this coming year. My foster mother does this all year. She laughs she is usually done all of her shopping by June. She has a "gift closet" that she stores things in and she tapes a few sheets of paper to the inside of the door with her list of what all is in there and who it is for. The list is arranged by people she is buying for by name, and she fills in blanks next to them when she's found a gift and put it in the closet.</p><p></p><p>I don't have a closet but I did get rid of a ton of stuff lately so have 2 large rubber maid storage bins with lids. I asked S/O to put them in the front of our storage space to ensure easy access. I'm going to draw up my list of names and tape them to the inside lid.</p><p></p><p>I've found all kinds of deals this past year for myself and I wonder now why I didn't do as you said, buy extras for gifts. I'm totally going to do gift baskets this year I think with just the type of things you mentioned! </p><p></p><p>This year I have been coupon'ing a lot and using them during store sales. I've gotten those gorgeous glade scented candles for under $1 a piece. I've found gorgeous masks from Africa marked down 90% off during a store closing out sale. I've gotten gourmet dog treats for free with coupons, same with cat toys and treats. </p><p></p><p>I'd love to hear of things people might find for more ideas of what to keep my eye out for when I'm shopping. I don't plan to make special trips to look for gifts but I'm going to for sure keep my eyes peeled for good deals, end of season sales, etc. My favorite find this year was 3 watches. Not fancy ones, just pretty costume jewelry type watches at a local woman's clothing store. They have a habit of putting their older watches on discount on the counter when they get new stock. They were regularly $40 and I paid $2.99 per watch. I also have found all kinds of neat things for teens. Nintendo DS stylus packs (5 per pack) for $1.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mattsmom277, post: 399405, member: 4264"] Great post! I was thinking the same thing for this coming year. My foster mother does this all year. She laughs she is usually done all of her shopping by June. She has a "gift closet" that she stores things in and she tapes a few sheets of paper to the inside of the door with her list of what all is in there and who it is for. The list is arranged by people she is buying for by name, and she fills in blanks next to them when she's found a gift and put it in the closet. I don't have a closet but I did get rid of a ton of stuff lately so have 2 large rubber maid storage bins with lids. I asked S/O to put them in the front of our storage space to ensure easy access. I'm going to draw up my list of names and tape them to the inside lid. I've found all kinds of deals this past year for myself and I wonder now why I didn't do as you said, buy extras for gifts. I'm totally going to do gift baskets this year I think with just the type of things you mentioned! This year I have been coupon'ing a lot and using them during store sales. I've gotten those gorgeous glade scented candles for under $1 a piece. I've found gorgeous masks from Africa marked down 90% off during a store closing out sale. I've gotten gourmet dog treats for free with coupons, same with cat toys and treats. I'd love to hear of things people might find for more ideas of what to keep my eye out for when I'm shopping. I don't plan to make special trips to look for gifts but I'm going to for sure keep my eyes peeled for good deals, end of season sales, etc. My favorite find this year was 3 watches. Not fancy ones, just pretty costume jewelry type watches at a local woman's clothing store. They have a habit of putting their older watches on discount on the counter when they get new stock. They were regularly $40 and I paid $2.99 per watch. I also have found all kinds of neat things for teens. Nintendo DS stylus packs (5 per pack) for $1. [/QUOTE]
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