Thank you ladies, being technically challenged, I will ask my DSs on what they suggest for the boys. Then they can lead me to the place to get them. The thing is I am already giving them money, wanted something to have them "open".

Anyhow, all great ideas and suggestions. Thank you!

Trying to be frugal with my present giving but also really trying to get what people really like.
I have done amazingly well compared to last year - mainly due to a certain on line site that has sounds like a rain forest beginning with A - don't know how l coped without it.
All kneed to get now is some clothing and chocolates for my Dad as he has dementia - so if you give him a book or anything he will put it away.

Also have to get Grandaughter Anya a tryclycle (her parents are picking it out and we are buying it. Finally pressies for the pets and more for my DD.

Back soon musdt go to work now x Mo

Good for you Mo!
Doesn't it feel wonderful knowing you are giving items that people will use and love.

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I got the boys and single guys Henley shirts and will get something else to go along with them. Just finished up the shopping part, the rest is to order food gifts for the elderly relatives.

I know Dinaro - l am actually quite excited tht l have started to get bit more organized for Christmas. I am so amazed that everyone here plans so far ahead but it does seem to work, so l thought l would do the same.

I managed to get my daughter's presents sorted out this morning and some bits for the Grandchildren.

I will be glad when my DS + DDIL choose Anyas bike, I am going to have it sent straight to them if l can to save having it hanging around here. I am sure that the dogs would love to have a box to gnaw on :o)

Dropping heavy hints to my husband and have showed him my wish list on A - UK. Mainly Cesar Milan books - l love that man and Schmoo does watch him on tv too.

I have some left over Christmas paper and cards from last year, so have the wrapping to do to see how much paper l will need to buy in. Then l am going to put all the presents in big Christmas bags and put them away.

Over here we in Uk we are having a few postal strikes, and it looks like it's getting worse, so l am going to start on the cards - l can post them on the last day of November to give plenty of time to get to people.

Anyway for now , must get all the presents together as they are spread out of all over the house.

Then later this afternoon - l will attemp to sort out bits in the office/gym - have my treadnill in there covered in stuff. I also haven't used it in over a year! So wish me luck.

PS - Today l was actually the first one up. Everyone was shocked and wondered what was wrong with me lol

ttfn x Mo

WOW! Everyone is doing so great.
I haven’t had much time for anything lately.
I have been working long hours.
I have managed to get several gifts bought but they aren't wrapped yet. That is on my list.

I love the idea of fast food coupons in the fast food containers. What a great idea.
Another idea for co-workers is a card with a gift card for 1 or 2 dollars from a local coffee house (we have several kiosks in our mall) with the comment "Have a tea (or coffee) on me."

My Mom always plugged the kettle in for tea when ever anyone walked through the front door. When she went to the nursing home, that was what she missed most, not being able to make her guests a cup of tea. When she passed my brother bought Tim Horton (our local coffee house) coupons for all the nurses that looked after her and put a not on them "Have a tea on me" from my Mom. They all cried and said she was still looking out for them even after she as gone.

Mo: You are doing a fantastic job of getting ready for Christmas early. You will enjoy your Christmas so much more when your not worn out from preparing for it and working too.

Bless:
You are not cheap. With all the thought and love that goes into all those gifts they are the most valuable gifts those recipients will ever receive.

Beaglelady:
What a wonderful gift for both of you. Talk about a win win. Can you send them to my house? LOL

Hawkeye:
You scarves sound beautiful. Had made scarves are much warmer then store bought and they are made with love that is so warming too.

Elizabeth:
Love the cookie dough idea. Thank you for the information. I’ll definitely be using it.

Diana:
You are so generous and loving. You family is so lucky to have you.
I love the idea of the food gifts for the aunts and uncles.

kittysoo:
When the holidays are over, pick up some gifts or cards and wrapping paper then when they are on sale. That is why I have a drawer full of it, and haven't bought any for a few years. I have gone to one color rolls so this way, I can wrap and just tag and then put the ribbons on at the last minute so they don't get crushed.

Did not get to the wrapping. Too busy making cards, and there is still time, the hard part was getting them purchased. LOL

I loved your story that DB did with the nurses. It was very touching, and I think your mom smiled down from heaven on that wonderful idea.

Another "tea or coffee" idea is a mug with a sample-size pack of coffee or tea in it. The mug doesn't have to be expensive, just cute or pretty...You don't even really have to wrap it. A pretty bow and tag on it will do the trick. These are great for less-personal gifts.

And I think any gift card for a service (manicure, pedicure, etc.) works well and doesn't cost much. One year I gave my dad a gift certificate for a haircut at his barber and he was thrilled...paid for his car to be serviced and he called OVERSEAS to thank me...

amyp:
Love your thoughtfulness and ideas. You are right, gift cards are fun to spend!

My SIL just gave my DB a gift card to have his car detailed for his birthday! He was thrilled!

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I usually try and find something on sale, it kills me to pay full price for anything! Got some nice gloves for gifts. Think they could be either sex ones. Lined and nice for $13! Isotoner brand, normally $25~ Infusers (like perfume bottles) for under $5, normally $10!

There are some GREAT ideas in this list! My DD#2 is very worried about Christmas expenses as her husband's family is large and insist on exchanging gifts across the board. I am going to turn her onto this website so she can see all the creative ideas.

I had an idea myself today, we were at the Autobell car wash and they have calendars on sale for $6.95 which offer coupons every month for either free services or money off some services. If you used every coupon (2/month), you'd save tons of money, probably over $50. So seems to me like a great gift idea - I wouldn't mind getting one myself. Even if you only used the absolutely free services, you'd come out way ahead.

Also, I suggest doing some shopping at antiques consignment shops, if any of the people on your guest list enjoy that kind of thing. There are some really beautiful items at the one near me - drinkware, jewelry, decorative items (I bought a pair of Mikasa candle holders for TWO DOLLARS!), all kinds of things.