Gift Closet 2023

[Miss JoDee]

I have added several gifts to closet lately, Today, I got little ducks for Dgd 8 months, some home made soap for DS's GF and a movie and book poster of 100 ones to read or watch. a mug size hot plate, and a eyeglasses holder that looks like a kola for DD who visited Australia when she was in high school. Getting there.

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

It includes canned and boxed chicken soup, crackers and Gatorade.

This is a fabulous idea. Always hand to have cold and flu remedies on hand.

 

[Myron's Mom]

A few more food items for my son. He sent me a few ideas so I’ll be doing an Amazon order soon.

 

[Minta]

Haven't bought any gifts for christmas lately but did out more $ into the Christmas club. Starting next week Target is suppose to have some sales including dollar stocking stuffers and there is a Target 5 minutes down the road from where I work, I fore see some lunch time shopping trips LOL

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

Did a bit of shopping yesterday. Got Gift cards for the boys and am glad that they are purchased. Got some marshmellow toasting forks for DD and DSIL and am thinking of making a smores pack for them for either Christmas or Easter. Got some stocking fillers, industrial hand soap, bbq matches, some command hooks. Little but useful things. Bought DH his planner for 2024

 

[Myron's Mom]

Ordered some kind of air pump thingy my son wanted along with the jack Ryan tv series dvds and some bourbon smoked black pepper. Christmas lottery tickets go on sale this week, will pick them up when I’m out.

 

[halimer]

Everyone is doing well except for DH.

 

[Myron's Mom]

Finally got lottery tickets for stocking stuffers. Another gift card for my son. Ordered a few movies for my husband for next year.

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

I spotted a few bargains at the shops so grabbed them as a start for stockings fillers for next year. Toothbrush and toothpaste combo in a tube for $3.00 so picked up 4, 1 each for DH, Mum, DS and DD. The use by date is 2027 so can live quite happily in the gift closet for next year. I am hoping to see if there is anything interesting that I can pick up for either Easter or Christmas 2024 and get a jump start on next year. When we move to the farm the shopping options will be fewer so will need to be aware of that.

 

[Cindylouwho]

I'm behind. I need to buckle down. I've gotten "some" items but overall have been very careful not to pull the trigger on anything big yet cuz every year lists change. Tastes change. Priorities change. Especially with teenagers. Every. Year. It kills me. And this year is no different. This Month's lists are very different from last months. But I'm honing in...... and now I've reached the point where I need to bolt. At least for the candy and American Eagle PJs. Also candles switch over at Bath & Bodyworks on Black Friday to "Christmas Scents" from "Autumn Scents" -- and we are a Cinnamon Family so need to get those picked up when they go on sale next week.

I've laid out my lists and now have a desperate urge to get out there in the early morning and make things happen. At least for the stockings. That will then frustrate me when I don't find what I'm looking for and then I'll be completely ready to pull online orders. .

A few digital items are on my list this year:
1. Apple One - for the Family. Cuz we are paying a fortune for individual plans.
2. Calm App -- for the Family.
3. Passion Planner Digital Version for iPad -- for me and DD. Already pulled the trigger on a half off a few days.. It will likely come around again later in the month near Back Friday. Will probably order some fun Etsy digital stickers to go with it.

Also looking at the Hot Sauce Gift pack at Costco. That might happen.
And a map of the National Parks -- where you fill in the photo of the ones you have been to.

Oh Sweet PumpkinPy -- Command Hooks! Good one!!

 

[Rose94]

I’m down to just needing to buy DH goff. Picked up the gift cards and grandchildren treats.
Also have picked up rest of items for DD and her husband food gift basket,(breakfast) and other DD’s birthday gift basket. Need to find a basket for DH parents food basket. Thought I had one but not everything is going to fit into it.

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

Just did an online order with Bath and Body works. Black Friday deal buy 3 get 3 free. Got some items for DD and have gotten 2 items that I will put away for Mum's birthday in May.

 

[Rose94]

Got the grandchildren treats purchased. Last gift I needed to make done—lavender wax sachets made and two books ordered for DH. One will be for his birthday.

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

That is great Rose. The lavender wax sachets sound interesting. How do you use them?

 

[Rose94]

That is great Rose. The lavender wax sachets sound interesting. How do you use them?

You use them like you would pkg sachets—hang them in your closet, put them in your drawer with your clothes or sit them out in the open. You just have to wrap them in tissue if putting them in your drawer to protect your clothes from the wax. First time making them.

 

[halimer]

Wrapped the fist two Hanukkah gifts for Josh and Jin and let them take them when the left. The first gift is a new menorah and candles so they kind of have to have it for the first night.

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

You use them like you would pkg sachets—hang them in your closet, put them in your drawer with your clothes or sit them out in the open. You just have to wrap them in tissue if putting them in your drawer to protect your clothes from the wax. First time making them.

Thanks Rose. I will google them. This is something that I would be interested in making.

 

[Myron's Mom]

I am finished shopping. If I happen to see something extra fine (not that we need anything else). I did order a few pieces for my husbands Christmas village over the weekend for 2024. If the other pieces I still-want are still available the end of December I’ll order them.

 

[Myron's Mom]

Found a grilling spice set that is locally made for my son. One of those spur of the moment purchases.

I started a 2024 gift closet thread for those who are working ahead on 2024.

 

[Miss JoDee]

I have a few things in my 2024 gift closet. Birthday gifts for January and February birthdays. Right now I have aunts and uncles asking what to get DNieces for Christmas.