Is it me or is Christmas starting earlier
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Topic: Is it me or is Christmas starting earlier
Posted By: FionaO
Subject: Is it me or is Christmas starting earlier
Date Posted: 13 November 2010 at 4:53pm
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So I was watching TV the other night and realised all the ads were Christmas ads and it just seems earlier than usual. Anyway so this got me to thinking about xmas presents and I am stuck for ideas, so what is your 2 year olds favorite gift??
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Posted By: MyLilSquishy
Date Posted: 13 November 2010 at 6:04pm
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i thought this year has been quite reasonable compared to the usual september and october 'OMG XMAS IS ONLY 3 MONTHS AWAY'
but yeah is ridiculous how early they start with the radio and ads n all that |
Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 13 November 2010 at 6:42pm
The malls seem crazier this year than other years! Everyone seems more in a rush  ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: _SMS_
Date Posted: 13 November 2010 at 7:16pm
Bahahahaha i agree. And just minutes ago i was thinking of putting our tree up now. I love Christmas. It makes me happy 
A few things im getting my 2 year old... Outdoor table & chair set with umbrella Lawnmower - so she can help daddy mow the lawns Wheelbarrow with watering can, pot, garden tools Mr Potato Head We love being outside most days so have brought her things to use outdoors. She would love a magna doodle too, but im leaving that for Birthday -------------  
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Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 13 November 2010 at 7:37pm
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Yeah it seems earlier, we've been getting Xmas mailers since start of Sept - and I mean STACKS of them about every 2nd day! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: catisla
Date Posted: 13 November 2010 at 8:00pm
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As you are from UK Fi, i am surprised you have forgotten how xmas starts in August there!
We are probably getting Catriona a balance bike and/or blackboard/paint easel (depending on costs!) ------------- |
Posted By: _SMS_
Date Posted: 13 November 2010 at 10:11pm
Just wanted to say Susiec that my DD plays with her blackboard so much. I gave up on paint it was too messy but she writes on the blackboard everyday. Its great for teaching stuff too, we teach her her shapes etc. -------------
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Susiec wrote:Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 13 November 2010 at 11:08pm
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I actually htought it had started later this year! As in there wasn't heaps of xmas stuff out before halloween.
Its actually not that far away now and I certainly wou;dn't class now as "starting early"!!! ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 14 November 2010 at 9:14am
| I think it's later too. I can't wait til december though. I turn into a person with considerable disposable income so i can buy my presents. |
Posted By: MrsEmma
Date Posted: 14 November 2010 at 10:39am
I actually thought it had started a bit later this year too! Though I don't mind at all, I'm hanging out for 1st December to put the tree and decorations up. Christmas shopping is done but I'm looking forward to wrapping all the presents!  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 14 November 2010 at 11:22am
seems about the same to me  Later if anything! It IS middle of Novemeber now! ------------- |
Posted By: EmDee
Date Posted: 14 November 2010 at 11:55am
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Yeah I didn't think it was so bad this year. It seemed to start up after Halloween, which is 'only' 2 months out from Xmas.
Ooh the Mr Potatohead is a great idea, my kids love theirs. Also Thomas trains or any kind of 've-ki-kool' (vehicle ). My MIL bought Ollie a truck that he can take apart and he gets hours of entertainment from it (though he may have been closer to 3 when he got that).------------- DS 8 DD 6 DS 4 DD 2 |
Posted By: hannibal
Date Posted: 14 November 2010 at 7:24pm
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I don't think the advertising has been as bad this year.
A few favorites this year are two barbies and a car, and the plastic play food and a learning computer. |
Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 14 November 2010 at 8:11pm
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I was shocked when our local shopping centre started putting up their decorations. I thought that was early but then maybe I'm out of touch lol ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: HoneybunsMa
Date Posted: 15 November 2010 at 12:41pm
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I thought it started later too. Normally Xmas stuff is out when halloween is on. I'm like FFS my bday is the 2nd Nov can't you wait until AFTER then lol.
I did get a surprise when I walked through the mall the other day and saw decorations but that was because I hadn't actually been to the mall for awhile lol ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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