Have You Started...

 ...Christmas shopping yet? 

Ugh. I hate thinking about it, but I must admit that I have actually got a couple of items already. I'm usually such a procrastinator. Well, usually I have good intentions, get off to a good start and then stall. This year I'm determined I will be more prepared. My sister did quite a bit of Christmas shopping when we did go to the shops while I was there. She found some really good toy bargains. She is well prepared with ages and keeps a list of what she's got. I am not organised at all. I usually just buy bits until I think they are about even. 

NOT THIS YEAR. This year I will do better. I am also going to make a strict budget and stick to it. 

I did find a couple of really cute reusable bags while in England. The Bluey one is for Baby A's gifts and the Stich one is for my daughter. 

The last couple of years I have been trying to use these instead of the paper gift bags I had been using. I think these are a lot more handy as they can be reused and last a lot longer! 

When do you start your Christmas shopping? Are you a planner or a procrastinator? 

A little side note - I was surprised when my sister was doing her bargain shopping, she added things together at the price she'd paid when working out gift costs rather than what the original price was.