Charity Shops

The little people went to spend some time hanging out with one of their wee cousins. Lots of fun was had and we took the time to go and explore our local charity shops. There are four at the bottom of the High Street in Dunfermline. I guess I did not really know what to expect and actually I was quite surprised on two accounts. First is that it will not be difficult to avoid the stores and keep me clothed, and Mike too, I think. Secondly, where in the world are all the children's clothes? Hardly a rack in each store for little people. I am going to have to give this some serious thinking!
A couple of the stores were really well organised and full of clothes, toys and "stuff" to be explored. And explore we did. I kept having to remind myself that jsut because things were less expensive that I did not need to be buying.The other two shops did feel like you wanted to give everything a really good scrub and a bit of serious organising was required. I picked up a pair of work out trousers and a shirt for work and spent just seven pounds. Both were from Next and were in excellent condition. I also picked up a couple of games which I am putting aside for Christmas.
I am giving some serious thought to Christmas presents. How to keep the spending in check? How to be generous? If I pick up stuff in the charity shops do I need to add a note to that effect inside the presents?