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i do my christmas/birthday etc.. pressie shopping all year round;;i make up hampers for different occasions,for example € shops buy baby products 1 a week for a new addition,body stuff for teens,pennies again 1 a week clothes hamper or accessories one,gift vouchers pennies or dunnes etc to whatever value you want.school stuff again over time and build up the supply in advance,usually everthing is done by halloween, then i start on the food larder for christmas.im talking about keeping a list and just getting one thing every week depending on prices. most places are good at allowing you to pay off over time if your consistant,you also end up having a stress free christmas or at least i know i do.. mind you due to some family health problems im a little behind , but hey if you try it i hope it works for you.. i almost forgot i buy a couple of saving stamps with whatever change ive left in the purse on shopping day before i do the weekly shop.