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November 16th, 2009, 6:00 am · 20 Comments · posted by Candice Shih, Staff Writer

If you’ve been out shopping, you’ve seen the signs already - Christmas is coming.

Let me help you out. I’ve got a gift for a lucky reader that includes the following:

“Who What Wear: Celebrity and Runway Style for Real Life” by Katherine Power and Hillary Kerr ($18.95)
“Fierce Style: How to Be Your Most Fabulous Self” by Christian Siriano ($23.99)
A small Dana Buchman tweed duffel bag from Kohl’s ($80)
A short two-strand faux pearl necklace from Kohl’s

Read ‘em, wear ‘em, regift ‘em, it’s your choice.

To enter a drawing for the prize, just leave a comment in the area below that answers this question: When and where do you do your holiday shopping?

The deadline to enter is 5 p.m. Friday.

Fine print: Register employees and people who know me personally are not eligible to win. The winner will be contacted via the e-mail address attached to their comment. The winner must be able to pick up the prize at the Register’s main office in Santa Ana.

Good luck!

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Mary-E. Garcia says:

November 16, 2009 at 8:33 am

This year, the entire family has decided to donate to Second Harvest. So, in answer to your question, we’re shopping at our local grocery store whenever is convenient.

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P. Kay Halverson says:

November 16, 2009 at 8:35 am

I do the bulk of my holiday shopping at garage sales in North OC beginning around August. It’s amazing the quality items I find, and the fun I have in my search!

LK says:

November 16, 2009 at 8:54 am

I shop at Nordstrom Rack, Toys R Us and cruise the malls. Christmas is especially for kids. I shop for the Grandchildren from September on, looking for the desired item at a good price. Family and togetherness is the essence of Christmas. Shopping is just a small part of Christmas

Kim Unland says:

November 16, 2009 at 9:02 am

My husband and I have started a tradition of doing the bulk of our shopping on Black Friday. We are both used to early rising for our jobs so the hours don’t bother us at all. This also allows us to hang out a little and get some great deals. We browse the ads to see where we will focus our main attention. He is much more “pushy” than I so he grabs the hot ticket items. By noon we are usually tired and the shopping is all done.

Julie Scott says:

November 16, 2009 at 9:13 am

We try to do most of our shopping online for Christmas - it’s easier to comparison shop, there’s no lines, and many places offer free shipping. However, we are also planning on visiting the Farmer’s Market in LA and Shoreline Villiage in Long Beach to possibly pick up some more funky items. We like to support local artists when we can.

J. C. says:

November 16, 2009 at 9:33 am

Even though my husband is layed off we still want to celebrate the season - just scaled back. Going to do the bulk of our Christmas shopping on Black Friday to try and get the best deals. Best Buy, Target, Banana Republic, Nordstrom Rack and Old Navy are all on my list to visit. We are also sponsoring several “wishes” from our Church’s wish tree - I plan on buying those toys at Target. : ) Happy Holidays everyone!!

Julissa Salamanca says:

November 16, 2009 at 9:57 am

I love shopping at the Mall, and Khol’s.

Cindi says:

November 16, 2009 at 10:12 am

Normally the whole family goes to Black Friday at various stores so we can buy as many toys as possible for a Christmas party we host where each child in attendance gets a toy. We then donate the rest of the toys to our local firestations for Toys for Tots. My regular shopping starts as soon as I see something I think someone would like and it continues on through December!

Lori says:

November 16, 2009 at 10:34 am

I will do my shopping at ticketmaster. I have found that the most wonderful gift is time with family and friends. When you buy them tickets to go to an event with you, you guarantee time spent and memories to be made.

Cynthia Osmon says:

November 16, 2009 at 10:47 am

Even though the economy has hit our family hard this year, my husband and I hope to keep the holiday tradition in our immediate family going. Every year we allow our four children to purchase holiday gifts for each other. Of course there’s a limit, but they always seem to be very frugal in their purchases and the purchases they make seem to make their siblings happy. It’s always great to see their reactions on Christmas morning.

Happy Holidays!

Ella says:

November 16, 2009 at 11:35 am

I do most the family holiday shopping online before Thanksgiving weekend. No worries, about the car getting dented, always plenty of inventory, and everything arrives just in time to wrap and put under the tree.

boutiquing1 says:

November 16, 2009 at 1:13 pm

We exchange names in our family, so shopping is easy and gifts are thoughtful since we are each buying for one family member. And of course, my gifts always come from a local boutiques. I find the best gifts at Patina in Costa Mesa, Tres Chic in Newport Beach, Petals on 6th in Huntington Beach, Blue Windows in Belmont Shore, and Angel Wings in San Clemente.

Steph says:

November 16, 2009 at 1:52 pm

Nordstrom’s Holiday Shopping Party for Cardholders! 10 rewards points to the dollar? I’m there!

BMC says:

November 16, 2009 at 4:09 pm

South Coast Plaza on the day before Christmas Eve!!

KK3 says:

November 16, 2009 at 9:40 pm

Online deals of the day! Been working on it for awhile now!

Chele says:

November 16, 2009 at 11:03 pm

I usually start my Christmas shopping on Black Friday. Arriving early at South Coast Plaza and leaving around lunchtime works well.

csupomona grad says:

November 18, 2009 at 10:40 am

For the last couple years I have done quite a bit of my Christmas shopping online, particularly through sites like Amazon, eBay, and Overstock. I usually have a pretty good idea of what I’m going to purchase so I am able to comparison shop and then buy online. For last minute gifts, I like to shop at Cost Plus, Pier 1, Nordstrom Rack, and Marshall’s.

Veronica says:

November 18, 2009 at 11:15 am

I have completed the majority of my shopping “on-line” and with coupons AND in my velour track suit! tee-hee

Stacy says:

November 19, 2009 at 1:11 pm

Online–especially if I can get free shipping. South Coast Plaza is another favorite.

Alyssa says:

November 19, 2009 at 9:01 pm

Honestly I usually procrastinate on my holiday shopping. I don’t usually do it all at once so I start looking around after Thanksgiving. I shop around for things and because times are tough right now I’m only getting gifts for my immediate family and then I’m doing secret santa with the rest of my family and friends. Places you’ll find me shopping are Target, Old Navy, various places at Brea or Main Place mall, also stores like TJ Maxx, Ross, Marshalls.