Thank Goodness for 99 cents stores

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thank Goodness for 99 cents stores
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Fri, 12-10-2004 - 1:39pm

Well...I'm almost done w/our christmas shopping. Our list wasn't long to begin with. I can't believe the great deals you find in the 99 cent store. (I know some of them sell junk).

I got this idea from a poster on this board. Sorry i don't remember the name.

However, i bought my sister three scented candles for $3.00. I wrapped it with cellophane wrap and tie it with christmas ribbon (both which i had at home.) My 13 year old niece, I bought her scented (the scent i know she likes) body wash and lotion and two bath sponges for $3.00. I also wrapped it with cellophane wrap and tied it with christmas ribbon. For my 6 year old niece, I bought her a pack of hair accessories, a pack of colored #2 pencils, a doodle pad and a package with a box of crayons, a coloring book and an activity book for $4.00. I placed that in a christmas bag (which i had saved from last year). For my husband's best friend, I bought shaving cream, after-shave lotion and gel, and a pack of razors. I placed it all in a wicker basket and wrapped it with cellopane wrap and tied it with a christmas ribbon. His present only cost $5.00. For my husband's best friend's wife, I bought the same thing that I bought for my 13 year old niece. I also bought three christmas bags for 99 cents. In total with tax, I spent a little over $20 on 5 people.

I still have to buy my DD, DS, my husband and my mother. However, I won't be buying their presents in the 99 cent store.

MYM

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Registered: 09-21-2004
Fri, 12-10-2004 - 1:45pm
Those were some great ideas and great gifts. You can buy those same gifts in the store and end up paying $20 per gift. Great job!
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 12-10-2004 - 1:52pm

Thanks mattsgirl,

I showed them to my husband already wrapped. He priced them between $$15-$20 each. I am very happy with the outcome. And I don't feel cheap.

MYM

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Registered: 10-06-2004
Fri, 12-10-2004 - 9:26pm
Hello All! Although, I'm not new to Ivillage - I've been a lurker on this board and it is GREAT! I've found out so much info and can't believe what a relief it is to know that I am not alone. Personally, I gave up the outrageous (sp?) gift giving about 8 yrs. ago, escpecially, since I see how X-mas is coming just about the day after Halloween-so commercialized to me and very disheartening(sp?). I'm just about finished paying for those gifts I bought 8yrs ago. And as most of us know, we can't remember what or for whom we bought them for. Needless to say, I have a whole new attitude w/X-mas. Most of the adults I know, know that I do X-mas for the KIDS only, a select few adults get expensive gifts and/or gift certificates. And even though I don't have any children, I have many extended ones. I haven't done it in a while, but this year I'm in a better position to see those little faces lite up. The $1.00 and 99cents stores are the best, especially when you shop early. You can become most creative on a budget. Peace to you and yours. Enjoy your holidays.