I love this time of year. It’s a pleasure to take the time to show friends and family that I care and am thinking about them....you should enjoy it too!
If your shopping list is like mine, most of the choices are easy…friends and family that I feel confident about finding just the right thing. (I say most…the women and nieces are easy…the men and ever-growing/changing nephews are the challenges!)
The best piece of holiday shopping advice I ever got - and took...enjoy the process and allow yourself the extra time YOU need to enjoy the holidays.
Make a loose plan, don’t try to do it all in one day, and take advantage of services that can save you time...
- Have your gift wrapped when you purchase it – done!
Spend your extra time writing a thoughtful note.
- Have your gift shipped
Most retailers are happy to wrap and ship…so seal the deal - make your choice and get it in the mail!
You’ll feel really great with the instant check marks on your list…
- Help out your Santa too…use wish lists.
The guys in your life will appreciate any help they can get…just tell them you’ve scoped it out and picked some things they can choose from or be inspired by…..no more worries about getting another car gadget when you were dreaming about something sparkly….it’s a win – win - win!
(All gifts purchased from the fourTWELVE wish list get 10% off)
- If your list includes people you aren’t sure about – keep it simple...a gift certificate is ALWAYS a great idea.
Use your extra time to go to a movie with a friend or actually make that “let’s have a drink soon” date happen, or head out for a local event that you wouldn’t normally make time for….you will both be grateful for the gift of time spent with loved ones.
Cheers!
