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I've officialy started shopping and I am SO going over budget!
Of course, I could pleade ignorance and say that I thought the suggested spending limit applied separatly to the cat(s) and their person/people. Ya, that's my story!
 

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Originally Posted by twstychik

I've officialy started shopping and I am SO going over budget!
Of course, I could pleade ignorance and say that I thought the suggested spending limit applied separatly to the cat(s) and their person/people. Ya, that's my story!
Good thinking... I will have to do the same since I know I will end up over budget! I always do
My person and their kitty/ies should be very happy
 

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Originally Posted by Pookie-poo

Believe me....you're not the only one who's barely gotten started. I've started up a Word document with my SS stuff on it, so I can take it with me shopping. That's about as far as I've gotten.
Same here with the Word document. And I highlight interesting items I can do/get.

My shopping will have to wait until after the Gem & Mineral Show. Maybe I'll find something there.
 

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Originally Posted by twstychik

I've officialy started shopping and I am SO going over budget!
Of course, I could pleade ignorance and say that I thought the suggested spending limit applied separatly to the cat(s) and their person/people. Ya, that's my story!
That's your story and I'm sticking to it!!!
 

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Originally Posted by gemlady

Same here with the Word document. And I highlight interesting items I can do/get.

My shopping will have to wait until after the Gem & Mineral Show. Maybe I'll find something there.
I did the same thing on my PDA to-do list. I have a list of ideas for my person and his/her cat(s). The problem is that I have so many ideas! I just placed and order for a few things that I hope come to me in time.... but if not I have plenty more ideas. I even found a fun way to clue my SS onto who I am.

Originally Posted by lnbandcats

That's your story and I'm sticking to it!!!
Yeah, I've started a movement. So, that was $20 for the person & $20 for the cat(s)... I think that's perfectly reasonable!
 

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Originally Posted by twstychik

I did the same thing on my PDA to-do list. I have a list of ideas for my person and his/her cat(s). The problem is that I have so many ideas! I just placed and order for a few things that I hope come to me in time.... but if not I have plenty more ideas. I even found a fun way to clue my SS onto who I am.



Yeah, I've started a movement. So, that was $20 for the person & $20 for the cat(s)... I think that's perfectly reasonable!
Is that $20 for the cats or $20 PER cat?
 

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Originally Posted by lnbandcats

Is that $20 for the cats or $20 PER cat?
Depends on what sales I find and the # of cats... $20/cat could get steep if the person has more than 1 or 2 cats!
 

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Originally Posted by valanhb

If that's the new standard, I feel for whoever is buying for Katie's 15 cats!!!


I'm still going to try to stay close to the budget. I'm just being very, very creative!
I do not by any means expect that!! but I'm sure the kitties wouldn't mind a bit
 

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Originally Posted by gemlady

I wondered when they were going to show up in here!!


I've been checking out my recipient's posts and have gotten a few ideas. Now I just have to get out there and start shopping!
 

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You keep those knomes away they went crazy last year. And do not give Suzie her hammer back either she was conking people on the head all through the Christmas season and it hurts.
 

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Well... I've had to re-think my whole SS plan as to where I am shipping this year. Weight is going to be a big issue and size of the package. Has anyone done drop-shipping from places, and is that a bad thing? Does it seem to impersonal? Cuz I could spend more and still pick cute cute things and such and pay less shipping if I drop ship via thier country/continet/state.
 

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I thought this was the same thread as the hints thread. I am such a dummy!


I haven't started shopping yet - but this weekend I will!
I can't wait to go to the market and get some kiwi stuff - boy, my SS is going to know who I am, just by looking at the location their package is coming from!
 

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Originally Posted by Kiwideus

I thought this was the same thread as the hints thread. I am such a dummy!


I haven't started shopping yet - but this weekend I will!
I can't wait to go to the market and get some kiwi stuff - boy, my SS is going to know who I am, just by looking at the location their package is coming from!
Okay, so if I get a package mailed from a church, I know it will be you!
 
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