subject: Christmas Presents Shopping Rush - A Way Out? [print this page] Every year you promise yourself that this time you won't put off the shopping for good value Christmas Presents till the very last minute, and yet, you end up sweeping across the shopping mall on December, 23 or 24. Not only there're hundreds of other people doing the same but also shop owners anticipating higher demand don't hesitate to put pricier tags on everything. If you don't enjoy elbowing your way to the counter, want to save money and celebrate holidays calm and relaxed, you may consider some of these useful tips on how to avoid Christmas shopping rush.
Point by point
It can be rather stressful when you're pressed for time and at your wits' end about what to buy for your relatives and friends, especially if you want presents to be special and personal rather than mass produced. So starting as early as September pay closer attention to your family members and friends because people sometimes mention their hearts' desires in passing and they can be pleasantly surprised to find among their Christmas Presents exactly what they want. Making a list of present ideas can also help you not to forget anything and it's always a pleasure to tick off your progress towards list completion point by point.
Be an early bird
Grab the opportunity to make a better use of your money while shopping for quality Christmas Presents. First, if you have a present list made in advance you can take your time and shop around to find the best deal. Second, in autumn prices still are quite competitive because few people are organised enough to start Christmas shopping as early as that. But if you try it at least once you may not want to return to the old shopping habits. Though some things cannot be bought beforehand due to their short shelf life, you can at least find shops or online retailers that deal in them and later you will be able to finish shopping in a matter of a few hours. Once you have everything done you can devote the remaining days to enjoying yourself while others stand in queues.
The 21st century way
In the Digital Age you can easily shop online. There're lots of quality online shops offering Christmas Presents from mouth-watering stocking fillers and cosy slippers to stylish jewellery and traditional gift boxes with beauty products, treats or puzzles. You can use helpful catalogues where gifts can be grouped according to the event or the person they're meant for. From the comfort of your chair you can study colourful pictures, read detailed descriptions and other customers' reviews. Another benefit is that you are unlikely to be affected by marketing tricks used in some shops like product placement, crispy packages or pleasant scents. The payment and delivery options are also designed to make life easier for you.
Believe it or not, shopping for great Christmas Presents can be fun if you follow some simple rules like making a list, shopping in advance and using the Internet. And don't forget to hide presents well so that they aren't discovered before the holiday!
by: Amanda McManus
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