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Originally Posted by chattiesmom

There are as many shopping styles as there are members participating in the GE. It is so neat to read about everyone's stragety. Some people enjoy shopping from a list provided by their partner, some have the funds available to purchase expensive items while other members have serious budget constraints and shop more conservatively. But I honestly believe that everyone who participates in the GE's do so for the excitement of giving gift(s) that will be enjoyed by their partner and in turn receiving gifts that they will enjoy. While I don't necessarily shop from a list of "wants" that my buddy has supplied, I do use the "can't have" list to avoid items that my buddy is not allowed to have. I spent a huge amount of time looking for something extraordinary that will really WOW my partner whether it is from my own personal store house or whether I spend hours designing and sewing a unique one of a kind item, or whether I go shopping online. I am always on the prowl for that one spectatular item that will unexpected and will put a smile on my partner's faceWe are all different in regards to our style, but I do believe that we all have a like mind in that we want to have an enjoyable GE experience.

I am a lil like this too... Like said although I don't get items and stash them (I MAY START NOW) I did last GE try and give something special and from the heart to our SB. I most definately do the GE with my buddy in my mind the entire time.. I want them to be happy when they get their gift and I really didn't even think about what we would get at all.

EmilyAnn- It seems by all the great answers provided that this is the way most go.. I guess I can kinda include myself in that category.. Although I haven't saved up, I did order some Dr. Noy's Toys today because they are Tiny and I am sure any Yorkie would love them!! My Gucci does for sure he has a Stash of the lil suckers lol.

Dwerten - I think your strategy will be my new GE strategy!! Doing a combo of Both. Like Chattiesmom, I have 2 daughters, a husband and myself to care for so I have learned A LOT about shopping along the way. I too have learned to NEVER PASS UP A GOOD DEAL ON A QUALITY ITEM!! I think I will apply that year round to my new GE stash I am going to get going Then I will have really neat stuff to pick from that most any Yorkie would love and I will also get personal items.