Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Gear up for Christmas Shopping with these tips

 From : punchbowl.com

 Photo credit: Next Stop...Decatur
Get ready to shop this holiday season and be sure to bring along your Christmas gift shopping list. Follow these important holiday shopping tips to prepare before venturing out to your local stores or diving into your online shopping.

Gear up for the holiday season with these Christmas shopping tips:

    Decide who to include on your Christmas shopping list. Consider family, friends, co-workers, bosses, hairdressers, postal workers, newspaper deliverers, babysitters, teachers, and host or hostess gifts.
    Set a budget for each person on your list, and write down some gifts that fall into that price category.
    Shop online for Christmas gift deals. Looking for some helpful online Christmas shopping advice? Make sure you take the cost of shipping into account when you’re doing your research. This can add up, especially if you’re ordering from several different websites.
    Make a special folder in your email to keep all the receipts and shipping confirmations so you don’t lose track of anything.
    Leave your bulky winter jackets in the car when shopping in the mall.
    Plan your Christmas shopping trips for early morning hours to avoid large crowds.
    Wear comfortable shoes to keep your feet happy during a fun-filled day of Christmas shopping.
    Bring your coupons!
    Bring non-perishable snacks such as trail mix or pretzels on your shopping trip.
    Bring a bottle of water and juice boxes for the kids to stay hydrated.

Take advantage of these Christmas shopping ideas to avoid holiday stress. Start your shopping early in the season and stick to your list (check it twice!).


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