Now that the biggest shopping time of the year is in full swing, proper planning is of the essence. Make this the year that stands out as the one you were able to enjoy the entire month of December and not just December 25th!
Here are 5 Survival tips to help you stay ahead of the holiday shopping game:1)
Sign up for emails. There’s no better time than the present to sign up to all your favorite brands’ e-mails for great, web only deals. (Have you signed up for
Roaman’s plus-size apparel e-mails yet?
Sign up today and receive free shipping on your next order). So take advantage and enjoy numerous savings at the touch of your fingertips.
2)
Shop early! If you haven’t even put a dent in your list yet, don’t panic; you’re still early, but don’t wait another minute. Shopping with enough time will allow you to search for the best
deals, gather consumer feedback by checking on product reviews and think clearly about what to get for difficult Aunt Mary.
3)
Gift Cards. Give the gift that always fits!
E-gift cards or
Gift cards are great for anyone; after all, it’s free money! Just remember to check the latest date that the cards can be purchased to receive it in time for Christmas.
4)
Wrap gifts as you buy them. Sounds so simple, yet many of us wait until December 24th to wrap all the gifts at once which can lead to disliking the holidays altogether. So if you have the option, do yourself a favor and wrap as you buy and enjoy the added bonus of seeing your tree fill up with gifts all month long.
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Don’t forget YOU! The holidays are more about giving than receiving so it is no wonder that the more we give, the more we feel spent. Take the time to take care of YOU first- whether that consists of a 10 minute massage treat, leaving the chores for another day or splurging on that
faux fur coat you have been eyeing all year long. You are just as crucial to take care of as all the things on your shopping list.
Have any great survival tips of your own? We’d love to hear from you! Don’t forget to take advantage of our Cyber Week deal:
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