Do you buy gifts for yourself?

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Registered: 05-13-2005
Do you buy gifts for yourself?
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Sun, 12-04-2005 - 9:31pm

Alison's gift questions got me wondering this about everyone....

Do you buy stuff for yourself during the holiday season - you know, like stuff that you might not buy so much at other times of the year?

And if you do, where do you stand on your own list? And what do you or did you get yourself?

I usually do buy stuff for me. I think I am somewhere around 2nd to DS. Maybe it is just the whole buying frenzy thing? Not that I go crazy, but I did buy some new sleep shirts online that were on sale.

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Registered: 10-07-2005
Sun, 12-04-2005 - 11:35pm
Coincedently, I bought myself some new things today.

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Registered: 02-19-2004
Tue, 12-06-2005 - 10:16am

If I didn't buy for myself then I would never get anything!

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Registered: 08-23-2006
Wed, 12-07-2005 - 12:11pm

I did buy myself a very nice gift this year.

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Registered: 05-13-2005
Wed, 12-07-2005 - 3:00pm
I think we all have to treat ourselves sometimes. It has been fun for me to see all of the responses to this thread.
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Registered: 05-05-2004
Wed, 12-07-2005 - 4:21pm

The first Christmas my twins could talk, they asked me how come Santa didn't bring me any presents. Thereafter, Santa brings mom gifts. I don't go over board, just little things like socks or something I need. This year Santa bought me my favorite perfume because I was almost out; my favorite body wash and lotion because I was almost out and a pair of heavy winter gloves because I needed them. We do Christmas at my parents' house. For years now we have done a grab bag, adult and children. The adults would put their name in individually and as a couple, so you would get 2 gifts. This year, my sister decided that we would just do kids grab bag. I said that was fine for her and my other sisters because they have someone to buy them gifts, but I get ripped off. That's ok. I was saving some things up to put on my grab bag list, and now since we won't be doing that, I will buy them and put them under the tree. There are about 4 CD's I've been dying to get but thought someone could buy for me, so I'll have Santa get them. I did buy myself one extravagant, totally not necessary, but fun gift. It's a game called Name that Tune, and it's a 80's music trivia game that uses a CD with video clips from 80's videos. That is right up my alley, and I thought it would be fun to play on Christmas. I might pick up a few more little things along the way here and there, but that's about it.

Donna

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Registered: 10-17-2003
Fri, 12-09-2005 - 6:36pm
I buy for myself when I see a sale I "can't refuse" (lol). Seriously though, it's the After Christmas sales I wait for. The first week in Jan. has loads of great sales, especially on coats and jackets. I usually buy most of my more expensive items off-season...saves me alot of money. Last year I bought a winter jacket for $14.00 and this year my pre-teen daughter has claimed it as hers! It's very cute on her, and still very much in style!
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Registered: 05-13-2005
Sun, 12-11-2005 - 7:45pm
That is a great tip!! January does bring great sales - post holiday presents for ourselves!!
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