Shopping in Advance? Do any of you shop in advance for the Gift Exchange for kind of generic items, like toys and treats? And then when you get your buddy's name, get some of the things on his/her list? I was thinking that this would be a good idea, you know, if you see something cute that you thought your buddy might like? Also, you wouldn't have to come up with as much money at gift exchange time? What are your thoughts? |
I think that is a wonderful idea. To have as many cute toys from before and then at the time of the exchange get the last items that your buddy would prefer. :thumbup: |
We shopped in advance this time, I of course finalized it when I knew sizes, and colors and treats. Planning on buying a few things here and there so when next time rolls around we are just about set!! |
I already have a box of toys and treats. All that's left to buy for the next several exchanges are clothes and personal items the buddy wanted. :) |
Yep, when all the Christmas toys went on sale, i loaded up. All the better for Baileys and Tia's GE buddy :D |
I shop ahead. It justifies my shopping addiction! |
This was my first gift exchange, but when I donated I decided to start buying gifts. It helped me out in the long run because I only had a few things left to buy. So I will start grabbing things again as I see them. lol |
I bought my first item today for the next exchange! |
I shop all year round for gift exchanges :) I have a box in my hall closet and whenever I see something cute (usually on sale) I pick it up and put it in there! Then when we get our buddies I get something super special just for them! |
I shop in advance too...I have a plastic tote in my closet that is our "gift exchange tub"....and we always get items off our buddy list too, but add some of our "GE tub" goodies too! It works out great that way! |
That is the primary reason I go so over the limit - I'm always picking up things and setting them aside. I ususally start shopping right after the last GE is over!! |
I just made my first purchase for the next exchange!! |
I haven't participated in a GE yet, but I will be in the next one. I am very excited, and I have already bought some things that I think my buddy will enjoy. I can't wait! :) :) :) I really wanted to participate in the one for Valentine's Day, but I wasn't able to come up with the money at that time. Things get really slow for my husband at work around the first of the year, so things get tight sometimes. I know there are others out there that experience the same thing, so I'm ok with sharing that. I am so ready for the posting that we can sign up for the next GE. I'm guessing that signups will be in March or April? |
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This is what I do. I usually never have the cash to fork it all at once so this suits me well. :) |
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