Shopping Stress – Relieved! December 6, 2009
Posted by Marina in : Fall 2009 , trackbackDo you feel extremely overwhelmed going Christmas shopping? All the gifts, sales, and money issues got you down? Well here are a few tips to making the last-minute shopping trips stress free.
1. Don’t wait til the last minute! Waiting causes more stress and will cause you to spend more money on less sentimental gifts.
2. Order online! Most places offer free-shipping and standard shipping is available for another week to ensure your gifts arriving by or on December 24. No lines, no tax, no hassle!
3. Make a list of the things you NEED to buy. Buy the most important gifts first, then you have time to shop for the less important/less stressful. Making a list will keep you organized and focused. Also, try taking note as to where the gifts are from and how much they cost.
4. Create a budget! Overspending will definitely stress you out! Set a limit for each person on your list and follow your budget according to plan.
5. Go with a friend! Walking, talking, and shopping is a lot to do by yourself. Take a friend or sibling with you to pick out those perfect gifts. You can never go wrong with a second opinion!
6. Buy gift cards LAST. Gift cards will always be in stock. So save your money and get gift cards last for the people who want them.
7. Read the paper! The paper holds VALUABLE sale ads that also contain coupons at time. Everyone could afford to save money in this economy!
Happy Shopping!
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