If you still have some holiday shopping to do, you will need to make the most of your time to get it all done with the least amount of stress. Here are some tips to help you get to your happy holiday:
1. Organize- Make a list of everyone you still need to buy for and any ideas you have of items to buy. This way, no one will be forgotten in the rush.
2. Head to the mall- At this point, shopping on line is difficult if you are looking for gifts to arrive by Christmas. The multiple stores in one location will provide you with the most options in the shortest amount of time.
3. For those hard to buy for- Create a theme, like a car wash, spa night or
barbecue bash, and fill a container with everything the recipient
needs to do the job right.
4. Think outside the box- Stores you wouldn't normally think of have great unique gift ideas. Head to zoos, country shops, craft stores, bakeries, or college shops for some different holiday items.
5. We all need to eat- Gift cards to a favorite restaurant make great gifts for couples- it gives them an excuse to go out together!
6. Use the phone- call ahead to make sure certain stores have the items you want. There's no point in making the trip to a specific store for an item that's no longer there.
7. Get there early- consider shopping when stores first open. Sales people will be more attentive and helpful, and selections won't have been picked through by a days worth of people yet.
8. With no time left- If you have left shopping literally to the last minute, there is still one good solution: travel. Booking trips online is easy and quick, and with the date of purchase hidden, no one will know (or mind) it was left to the last minute.
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