Weekend shopping recap

Well my weekend trip to the mall was a fail. Again. It started off well. I had a hair appointment first thing in the morning, and I love my cut. She styled it too poofy, but once I got home and styled it myself, I loved it. Well worth the $63 (including tax & tip). I think I will go back to her again. The salon I last went to by my office ended up costing $50 and I hated the cut (and very much disliked her), so the extra $13 to go back to this stylist is worth it. Especially if I’m only going once every 10-12 weeks.

I came up with a great idea to get my sister a Cowichan sweater for Christmas. Not a real one (they are a bit too bulky and don’t fit her quite right), but a more modern version from Aritzia (about $80). I was feeling so pleased with myself and texted her boyfriend to confirm that I was making a good choice. He immediately texted back and said that he had already bought her the exact one I was thinking of! Arggg!

Oh and that basically wrapped up my trip to the mall. I spent 3+ hours there, 1 of which was spent getting my hair cut. And the other 2+ were spent aimlessly wandering around, trying to get inspiration for my sister’s present. I also checked out bedding at The Bay and was disappointed. I think I’ll go back to Home Outfitters.

Presents done:

• Dad – running shoes.

Presents still to buy:

• Sister – personalized calendar, and other than that, no clue. She said she wants a nice black cardigan, but that’s so boring. I might pick her up one when we go shopping in Vegas, since I know she likes J.Crew.
• Mom – kayaking day trip & personalized calendar.
• BF – have somewhat of an idea. But will be a small gift, as our trip to Calgary in January is supposed to be our present to each other.
• BF’s parents – personalized calendar, box of specialty tea & chocolates.
• BF’s brother’s family – chocolates, and other than that, no idea.
• BF’s grandparents – chocolates & box of specialty tea or a personalized calendar

I have made progress because at least I know what I’m getting all of them (except sister & BF’s brother’s family), and because we’re not visiting his parents & brother’s family until January, I can wait until after Christmas to buy their presents. Part of me feels kind of cheap waiting for all of the Christmas things to go on sale, but I think most people in my situation would do the same thing so I don’t feel too badly. :)