Holiday Shopping!
I never know when to begin! In years past I've just gone with the flow and barely wrapped the last gift before I needed to ring the bell on Christmas morning! After a tiring, disenchanting holiday last year, I decided to start on January 1 planning for this Christmas, 2010!
On January 4, I had a massive heart attack which almost didn't let me see another Christmas! So I did get a late start! Around the first part of April, I decided that I was going to live! Thus I began to look forward and plan...
Tip #1
No more worrying about money and who, excluding my daughter, Gracie, wouldn't get any gifts. Being on a fixed income can be daunting, but I was determined to march onward! I wanted a stress-free Christmas as should everyone! Slow down and smell those Christmas roses!
Tip #2
Make your own gifts! A handmade gift comes straight from the heart because you almost always know the inner workings of your family and friends! Make your list early to avoid the confusion of last-minute gifts. Have extra on hand for those unexpected visitors! Crafts are therapy for the soul! It's not too late, even now!
Tip #3
Are you a holiday baker? Bake up some delicious gifts to present! Freshly baked bread, cookies and coffeecakes are mouth-watering to even a dieter at Christmas!
Tip #4
Let your fingers do the walking! By telephone or online, a myriad of gifts are available, saving you both time and stress! Many of the online merchants will guarantee Christmas delivery even when ordered a mere days before Christmas!
Tip #5
Do not, I repeat, do not be afraid to regift! Everyone does it! Why waste a perfectly good and new item if someone else would like it?
Tip #6
If you are unsure what to buy, choose gift cards! I would love to get an Amazon Gift Card! I think everyone and anyone could find what they want!
Tip #7
Staple the sales receipt to the merchandise tag to keep track of those receipts. It can be a headache otherwise!
Tip #8
Do you give to charities at Christmas? Need a gift for someone who has everything? Give to your favorite charity in that person's name! Do you want to give to charity but don't have time? Let the charities at the mall wrap your packages, saving you time and trouble. They will love a hefty donation! Think of what you spend for wrapping paper, tape, ribbons, bows, boxes and gift tags!
Tip #9
Shop.org encourages online consumers to start holiday shopping at http://cybermonday.com/, a site that will offer current promo- tions of more than 500 online retailers throughout the holiday season! Keep taps on twitter.com and facebook.com for these special promos!
Tip #10
Spend time with your family this shopping season. Take each child at a time with you to shop for the other children! When you finish, get ice cream or stop at your favorite cupcake shop! Remember the mailman, cable guy, the salon attendants! Most important of all? Remember The Reason For The Season!
That's ten, my friends! I hope you found some help and inspiration! If you only found one then my job here is done!
Stay safe!
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