Holiday Shopping Hints
Holiday shopping is a huge project. Did you remember everyone? Did you get the right gift? Are you running in too many directions and not getting things done?
The best advice I can offer is to prepare your thoughts and make a comprehensive list.
* List everyone you want to recognize with a gift including family, friends, teachers, service providers, neighbors and more. It might take more than one pass to remember everyone.
* Jot notes with potential ideas, sizes (if needed), favorite hobbies or activities to jar some gifting ideas.
* Pre-shop or make purchases on-line to save time.
* Take advantage of Free Shipping on-line this season…I hear there are going to be allot of these offers.
* Choose stores or websites that match the recipient.
* Plan your shopping geographically to maximize your time out in the stores.
The worst time waster is to arrive at a store with no written notes and your brain goes completely blank. Prepare ahead of shopping and have it in writing.
Some people use the same list year after year (you might consider putting it on a spreadsheet). This way you can see what you gave each person in years past, have their vitals like sizes and interests at the ready, and more.
Your list can be as simple or sophisticated as you like. The important thing is that it works for you.
