tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post9092400561351725901..comments2024-03-24T07:16:56.052-05:00Comments on PlottingPrincesses: Vicki Batman ~ Shop-a-rama Begins!Plotting Princesseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498235738737791614noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-12461258757476638362013-11-21T18:57:44.985-06:002013-11-21T18:57:44.985-06:00Hi, Melissa! I tuck a few gift cards in stockings,...Hi, Melissa! I tuck a few gift cards in stockings, but am still into buying clothing---hehehe--and handbags. Have a happy thanksgiving. hugsVicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-26053724926460593782013-11-21T17:36:37.497-06:002013-11-21T17:36:37.497-06:00I've got a few things set aside but my kids ar...I've got a few things set aside but my kids are all adults now and want money or gift cards. Hubby and I buy a gift for the house for us together. It's nice but he likes to surprise me. I don't like to really shop, so online is perfect for me!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!Melissa Keirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10247037321769755660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-58636050233728324892013-11-21T15:51:42.740-06:002013-11-21T15:51:42.740-06:00Hi, Kathy! We need to get you out more, girlfriend...Hi, Kathy! We need to get you out more, girlfriend. But let me introduce you to online shopping.... hugsVicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-20493385664707442982013-11-21T15:21:43.890-06:002013-11-21T15:21:43.890-06:00Am I the only one who hasn't even started yet....Am I the only one who hasn't even started yet. Things have been so hectic this year that Christmas has been the last thing on my mind. :-) <br /><br />I guess I'm going to be braving the crowds and venturing out on Black Friday and trying to find all the stuff that I need to get. (Although since I have to mail so much of it away, I usually end up with lots of gift cards for the non-local folks).Kathy Ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440759802997389459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-58541418919571870092013-11-21T15:14:56.350-06:002013-11-21T15:14:56.350-06:00Hi, Angela! You are I are efficient shoppers. LOL ...Hi, Angela! You are I are efficient shoppers. LOL I'm going to go through my bags now because my online gifts are coming in and they need to go in the right spot. Happy day!Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-54234736898004602992013-11-21T15:09:50.945-06:002013-11-21T15:09:50.945-06:00I started my Christmas shopping during the summer....I started my Christmas shopping during the summer. If I saw a good buy for a friend or family member, I just couldn't resist.Angela Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102308492358084929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-29403732022095053022013-11-21T11:44:14.937-06:002013-11-21T11:44:14.937-06:00Hi, Linda! I'd say it is crunch time for you t...Hi, Linda! I'd say it is crunch time for you to get those gifts wrapped for Hannukah. Have fun and Happy Thanksgiveikah to you.Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-41886925566209426722013-11-21T11:27:50.660-06:002013-11-21T11:27:50.660-06:00My daughter, who comes in from California for Than...My daughter, who comes in from California for Thanksgiving, will actually be here for the first night of Chanukah this year. I don't worry much about Christmas presents, but there are those eight nights of Chanukah for the granddaughter. I stash stuff to give to her all year in that secret place, then I forget what I've already bought for her. Time to sort out the stash and start wrapping!Linda Steinbergnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-29966650506427937882013-11-21T10:49:27.452-06:002013-11-21T10:49:27.452-06:00Hi, Chris! I think the fun in traveling is finding...Hi, Chris! I think the fun in traveling is finding that something special from that place. I gravitate to boutiques with handmade items. Now, that's fun!<br /><br />Hi, Pam! I had to put every gift I've bought in one closet, label it. Then I know where to go. Otherwise, I'd be a mess. I have to tell on Handsome. I asked a friend to make me a shrug and when finished, gave to him and said I'd like this for my birthday. Two months later, he'd still forgotten and it was in a bag on the floor by his shoes. lol<br /><br />Hi, Janie! Yes, Hannukah comes early this year and it's a combined holiday! Do you have special plans? Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-24179866876341216982013-11-21T10:34:49.433-06:002013-11-21T10:34:49.433-06:00And what about Hanukah - next week? Before Thanksg...And what about Hanukah - next week? Before Thanksgiving! Janie Emaushttp://www.inthepowderroom.com/read/me-time/2013-11-namaste-in-baja.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-19638428651834295862013-11-21T10:32:45.870-06:002013-11-21T10:32:45.870-06:00I wish I was organized to shop year round. Howeve...I wish I was organized to shop year round. However, like someone said, I'd forget I bought it and then find it after Christmas. I do shop early though. And I have a lot of the kids' stuff bought and my daughter-in-law even wrapped them for me. This year we're just buying for the kids so that makes it easier. Plus we're trying to size it down. I admit, I'd sort of gotten out of control. Hard to balance when you are the budget person in the family and also the shopper. It's like a split personality. Ha!<br /><br />We typically decorate starting the Friday after Thanksgiving and eat T-Day leftovers while we're at it. Works well.Pamela Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673215467505231212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-27591932297472971422013-11-21T10:17:35.261-06:002013-11-21T10:17:35.261-06:00I shop all year long too - especially when on trip...I shop all year long too - especially when on trips. I love it when I find something that will make a perfect gift or a loved one.<br /><br />The problem is too often I find the stashed gift AFTER christmas having forgotten all about the purchase- LOL. chris kenistonhttp://www.chriskeniston.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-92138111044758281882013-11-21T09:57:47.923-06:002013-11-21T09:57:47.923-06:00Hi, Sylvia! I am in awe of your trip and want a hu...Hi, Sylvia! I am in awe of your trip and want a huge report when you return. Travel is a gift of a lifetime. And we should be doing more of it at my house. Hugs.<br /><br />Hi, Rayne! How wonderful of you to go to the Carribean!!! It is beautiful and I should go back. Instead, the north is calling and we shall head there. oxoxVicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-12381203650678016972013-11-21T09:50:34.485-06:002013-11-21T09:50:34.485-06:00As usual, a great post. This year, I've solved...As usual, a great post. This year, I've solved the Christmas furor: we're going away to a Caribbean island over the holiday. No gifts, no decorating, no cooking, no going insane. I leave all that to others.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07460122214683630904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-5283489850970923742013-11-21T09:45:41.404-06:002013-11-21T09:45:41.404-06:00Hi Vicki, Like you, I buy year round and then have...Hi Vicki, Like you, I buy year round and then have one big wrapping day. But this year, I've not bought as much and we're celebrating Christmas at Thanksgiving with my family so I only have to buy for my husband and son. But we've all agreed that this year, we're not buying much because we're going to Germany. That's our gift to each other, though I do have a small little something for my hubby. I know he'll get me something, so I have an idea and need to go get it in the next couple of weeks. Love the holidays, but I think I'm going to start using Heather's idea of giving to charities instead. Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08739086544916478044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-2199838518449575302013-11-21T09:22:14.055-06:002013-11-21T09:22:14.055-06:00Hi, Ms. Essex: I'm big on buying clothes and t...Hi, Ms. Essex: I'm big on buying clothes and they say I have good taste; so I'll keep on buying them something. As for Handsome, I splurge. Shush! He doesn't know. lol. I start the Saturday after Thanksgiving with the decorating. Takes me forever, but I have tons of stuff and love it all. Hugs.Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-24861602713367769032013-11-21T09:20:35.966-06:002013-11-21T09:20:35.966-06:00Fun post, Vicki!
I think I've started with ju...Fun post, Vicki!<br /><br />I think I've started with just a few things here and there, and I am trying to have a 'smaller' Christmas, per the Indispensable Mr. Essex's budget request, but I just can't seem to help myself. But I am restricting myself to mostly practical items, instead of frivolities—which I ADORE!<br /><br />And I never start decorating until the Sunday after Thanksgiving. (Probably because that's how long it takes me to clean up all the dishes after T-day!!)<br /><br />Have a happy! Cheers, EE<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03185937228176828094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-20826010867103123942013-11-21T09:18:45.625-06:002013-11-21T09:18:45.625-06:00Hi, Heather! and thank you for stopping by the PP ...Hi, Heather! and thank you for stopping by the PP today. I'm with you about buying for the adults--sometimes, just something I might see for my sisters. Your idea of giving to charities is a great one and yes, alleviates the shopping rush! Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-6084035125298679972013-11-21T08:57:17.500-06:002013-11-21T08:57:17.500-06:00Great post - can't say I get caught up in the ...Great post - can't say I get caught up in the Christmas rush although I do appreciate seeing family. We stopped 'shopping' for the adults a few years ago and give money to charities instead. Tax receipts are given in envelopes with certificates we make and print on the computer. Christmas for the less fortunate.<br />Heather G - Natasha's DreamHeath Greenishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00837666446760806607noreply@blogger.com