Comments on: Tightwad Tuesday: Christmas in July

By: friday roundup #4 | we like money

friday roundup #4 | we like money — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:04:45 +0000

[...] Lynnae at Being Frugal reminds us that Christmas is really just around the corner and shows us some great Christmas ideas and how to start saving. I think I’ll be doing homemade goody baskets for our families this year since we’re [...]

By: Trish

Trish — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:22:13 +0000

I recently placed a rather large order at DisneyShopping.com and got Christmas and birthday presents for my son and most of my nieces and nephews. Almost everything was $5 or less, I feel very accomplished to have gotten such good deals so many months before Christmas. :)

By: Amiyrah

Amiyrah — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:15:28 +0000

I am putting together a blog post about this as we speak! I had been finishing it up for the past week and I have been thinking about this since reading frugal dad’s post a few weeks ago. I love the ideas you posted. DH’s family is big on pictures, so we will be taking a family picture soon and giving that as part of their christmas gifts. I have also been searching online stores for great clearance items and have been putting them in our “gift tote.” I also do the same thing for birthday gifts. We are never without a gift for a close family member. My dad’s birthday is in march and we already have his gift for next year lol.

By: expat

expat — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:34:16 +0000

You’re not alone in thinking of Christmas in July. My wife has already begun planning gifts, and is actively watching prices, looking for the best deals on the stuff she’s gifting. I have to give her the credit, because I stink at it. My contribution is signing the cards… She’s the brains behind this outfit!

By: Heidi

Heidi — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:38:14 +0000

I don’t think you are crazy. I did a short Xmas in July series last year. These are great tips!

By: Alexandra Hancock

Alexandra Hancock — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:58:44 +0000

This is my first frugal Christmas and I am pumped! I have my game plan all written out on my blog. I’m using my own hands, re-gifting (taboo, I know), using gift cards and money earned from taking surveys all too hopefully be done Christmas shopping by December 1st.

Great post!

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:35:39 +0000

While I’ve never started shopping in July, I certainly try to start the whole self-licking ice cream cone process of frenzied Christmas shopping before December.

I find it easier to deal with the financial burden that comes along with the shopping spree. Yes, we do tend to go a bit overboard, but Christmas is that one time of the year that we splurge a bit.

If I can spread the bills out over a few months it makes it easier to swallow. We usually start the process in October and finish paying the last bill in January.

Thanks for the post,
-Jeff
I’m Minding My Own Business, are you minding yours?

By: James@capitalcouplesfinance.com

James@capitalcouplesfinance.com — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:34:34 +0000

UGghhhh…It’s smart, but I hate the idea of Christmas shopping. It’s such a chore! But I guess it will be made easier if we start earlier.

By: Lee

Lee — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:16:50 +0000

These are some great tips! I’m amazed you all are so organized, and some are ready for Christmas so early. Hey, it’s wisdom for sure, considering the stores start everything so early. I’m doing good to get the birthday gifts for family on time.

Really, my husband and I have already been talking about Christmas and how quick it’ll be here. I’d like to have a more thoughtful Christmas for my family and friends. Last year, we didn’t plan much ahead and ended up not having much to spend for Christmas, and it was disappointing, I think, for my kids, and us. We’d like to do things differently this year, so thanks for the ideas to prepare early.

By: Marci

Marci — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:41:54 +0000

PS – you’d be surprised at how much totally NEW stuff, still in boxes, you can get at garage sales for just a dollar or two :)