Whoa, time flies so fast. The “ber month is starting and Christmas, the world’s most awaited time of the year is just a few months away.
Some people are now getting ready for their Christmas shopping. I might be doing that too in a few weeks to avoid the rush and impulsive buying.
Let me share some tips I do to save time and money when shopping presents for my friends and loved ones.
1. Shop for good quality Items that is within the budget. Christmas is a time to buy gifts for others, so you don’t want to buy poor quality goods that will last only a few months. Look for durable items that will remind your recipient of your love throughout the coming year.
2. If you’re buying online; make sure that the website is safe. Read reviews or forums about that website. You definitely want your credit card information to stay secure. Further, if you will experience problems regarding your items, you can contest the charge.
3. Always make a list. One way to save money this Christmas would be to prepare a list well in advance. Don’t head out to the store only with your cash and credit card in hand. No to Impulse shopping.
4. Special wrapping. Christmas gifts are more than just gifts. They reflect the sentiments of the giver. You can be creative is wrapping your gifts without spending a lot. Here is a great site that can give you ideas on how to creatively wrap your gifts.
5. Shop early. Dont wait until December to start your shopping. Shop when something catches your fancy. You can store it away for Christmas day! Besides, buying things early will avoid you from the crowd of shoppers and the christmas rush.
5. Look for Discounts. Make best use of them! Keep your eyes open for a good bargain. However, don’t compromise on quality!
6. Most of all, do enjoy the shopping even though we are spending a little bit that our usual spending, Christmas is just once a year lang naman.
those are very handy tips.
…lalo na dito sa penang at sa kl, jaw-dropped ako sa 70-80% off! we’re also anticipating the christmas sale in kl on december. hello, gastos!
nice list jeanny.
great reminders for the busy Christmas shopping ahead.
chris and i start as early as june buying christmas pressies—there are lots of sales by june and we’d like to buy stuff that really fits what our loved ones like. so we take advantage of the sales. our goal is to have all gifts bought and wrapped by november because as early as the first week of december we attend parties.
great shopping tips. pero sometimes masarap mamili during the xmas rush (sometimes lang
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ako, mag may pa lang, namimili ng christmas gifts. unti unti. in that way, i am able to think of a suitable christmas gift, hindi madalian. isa pa, nasprespread out ang gastos.
Ber months is the strat of christmas in Pinas, I will be making my list soon and hopefully, buy even those canned good we will be needing for the feasting.
ber months really excite me. i tend to be happier when september arrives. i’ve updated my songs and mixed in some christmas songs and i can’t stop thinking about christmas decors…lol.
thank you for the shopping tips.