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Short Cuts to Holiday Shopping |
Written by CD Mohatta
Thursday, 25 October 2007
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Short Cuts to Holiday Shopping Avoid the crowds and avoid leaving your shopping to the last couple of weeks. The earlier you shop in the season, and the less you shop during peak shopping times, the less stressful it will be for you and the faster you can shop. Peak shopping times are weekends, evenings, and later in the week. Thanksgiving Day weekend, and the last Saturday before Christmas are the busiest shopping days of the year. Better times to shop are to be there when the store opens, and if you can, during a weekday. Consider one type of gift for your gift list. Each year you can pick a theme that will suit most people on your list. One year you might give bookstore items, another year you might get winter hats and scarves and mittens, and another year you might give dvds. Or you could give chocolate or toiletries or jewelry. If you tend to get stuck deciding what to get everyone, try asking! You can either ask directly or develop the art of subtle inquiry. For instance, you can ask a teenager what they are listening to and if there are any new releases. Earlier in the year people will often mention in passing things that they wish for without realizing it. Write these things down so you don't forget. Chances are good that even six months later they will not have gotten it yet for themselves. For less fuss gift wrapping, you can use stores that offer gift wrapping services. Another option is to purchase a range of gift bags and tissue paper (to cover the tops). Your biggest aid in avoiding the stress of holiday shopping is keeping a relaxed attitude. Remember that not getting the perfect gift is not the end of the world. You can make shopping fun by doing it with someone and planning lunch. Article Source: http://www.ArticleBlast.com |
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