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Holiday Shopping Made Easy

I’m at the point in my life where I like things to be as easy as possible. I’m old enough to know better and busy enough to make it so. When it comes to holiday shopping what used to be stressful and put me into debt now is done in a few short hours and is kept to a strict budget. How do I accomplish this?

First the planning, which saves time:

1. I ask for wish lists or letters to Santa from my daughters and son-in-law, my husband, etc, so I know what to shop for or what to ask St. Nick and his elves to get.
2. I write a list of what I need to buy under each person’s name. I prioritize that list.
3. I include everyone on the list such as my daughter’s teachers, neighbors, the mail carrier. (Keeping the same list from the year before helps to remember people.)
4. I sign up for Black Friday sites to get emails to let me know when the ads come out to check on prices.
5. Shop online to fight the crowds.

To Save Money:

1. I check out the prices from ads, Google and compare them. If I shop online, which I do most of the time, I look for free shipping or add the shipping costs in.
2. I look for coupon codes online.
3. I shop on Black Friday or Cyber Monday to get the best deals. Some stores continue their sales after these dates.

Gift Ideas:

1. Of course, I most likely buy what is on the wish list, but when those costs get out of hand, I substitute. For example, instead of a Rosetta Stone program, I’ll look for a program that teaches a foreign language but doesn’t come with all of the bells and whistles.
2. DVD’s are great gifts for all ages, especially holiday ones. They can be watched year after year.
3. Look for items by price. You’ll find Gifts Under $25 on Staples Holiday Center.

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