Went shopping to Tesco last night to pick up some essentials and walked past the Christmas section (yeah, they've got one already!) which has been there for a couple of weeks already. Don't know why, but we had a look at some of the Christmas cakes there, and there was a chocolate log on the shelf... with a "best before" date of October 2011!

WTF?! Isn't everything on that shelf supposed to be for Christmas?! Almost as bad as one of the Easter Eggs that I had this year that was pretty much of of date by Easter!

Well, I can only speak for myself, but... If I buy a bag of Easter Eggs, they'll be lucky to make it to Easter!

ahhhh. Christmas shopping. I need to start (and finish) this soon. It's more a case of finding ideas for me.

lol was funny though babe - we still need to get a move on with shopping although i already made a star on yours

I'm starting on my Christmas shopping this payday, and will finish it at the end of November, I already have it all planned out for the people I'm buying for

Christmas shopping is one of my favorite part of the holiday season but I'm not one of those people who does a lot of last minute Christmas shopping though it seems to t it seems to happen anyway. I usually shop at slow times when I can forgo the crowds and long lines. Better yet, I find some stores that are open 24 hours. I also do list and look, great sales, set a budget and shop online. I really love giving gifts to my family and friends. After my shopping I reward myself a special meal or buy a small token for a job well-done. Christmas shopping isn't near so bad if you acknowledge your accomplishments and reward yourself with something inexpensive and fun. Happy holidays everyone have a wonderful celebration.