While many households are still enjoying summer memories, one proactive mother, Kirsty, who self-describes as "Christmas crazy," has already made significant progress on her festive shopping. She recently showcased an impressive collection of gifts acquired for her teenager, highlighting a strategic approach to holiday preparations.

Kirsty's method involves starting her Christmas shopping early, often as soon as February or March, to effectively spread the cost throughout the year. This approach, while considered "too early" by some, including her husband, allows her to manage expenses without a large, unaffordable last-minute rush. Her extensive haul for her 16-year-old daughter includes numerous items, many of which were purchased up to six months ago.

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A significant portion of Kirsty's finds came from B&M, where she secured a range of beauty and personal care products. These included a skincare set for £4.99, a Simple shower gel set and a Simple face wash set, both also priced at £4.99, and a bright shower cap for less than a pound. For stocking fillers, B&M proved to be a goldmine, offering items such as a lip duo kit for 99p and fluffy socks for £3. She strongly recommends B&M as "your best friend when it comes to stocking fillers, especially for girls."

Further recommendations for early shoppers include viral B&M dupes of Lush shower gels and lip scrubs for £4, festive chocolates for £1, adorable Christmas-themed bath bombs for £3, and birthday candles for £3.50. For teenagers interested in beauty, she suggests bubble tea face masks for £4, make-up sponges for £3, and reusable make-up removal cloths. Additionally, she noted that hampers to store these goodies can also be found at B&M for £3.50.

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Beyond B&M, Kirsty expanded her shopping to platforms like Temu and TikTok Shop, where she found cosy pyjamas and slippers. She also revealed plans to assemble Christmas hampers for her family, incorporating practical items like cleaning products and a lemon-scented reed diffuser for her teenager.

Kirsty's TikTok video showcasing her epic haul quickly went viral, accumulating over 590,000 views and nearly 30,000 likes shortly after being posted. The comments section was filled with positive feedback, with many viewers expressing admiration for her foresight, calling her children "very lucky," and thanking her for providing numerous gift ideas. Many also resonated with her strategy of early shopping to manage holiday expenses effectively.