Deals, Saving and Gifts.

I buy deals throughout the year that are good bargains. It means then I don't have to fork out for things when money is tight, and you really need that present. It works for me.

I tend to buy as I go along, but sometimes I like to leave it to the last minute, as it’s more exciting (although stressful for others) when you’re rushing around. Thankfully, this year a lot of the Xmas get togethers were a few days after xmas, so I managed to get stuff in the sales

I shop for a lot of kids so i leave it later in the year to finish so that they can decide their wish list. New toys come out late and i don't want to say no because i've already bought them gifts. I like to be finished by the start of December but shop throughout the year.

I don't try and get stuff done by a particular date, but I get a lot done early. I buy stuff whenever there are sales, even if I already have enough (save stuff for the next year).

I just buy things as I need them for birthdays and Christmas I hate looking through all the sales stuff.