So I am convinced there will never be a good time to go Christmas shopping. Except maybe in May but that's a little excessive. So crowds will be inevitable. But maybe they won't be too bad early in the morning, but who has time for that? Some of us need our beauty sleep. But for those of you who do get up early enough to do that, try it and report back!
One thing that's certain, if the crowds are bad two weeks before Christmas, imagine how bad they'll be the week of, so don't wait until the last minute to do all your holiday shopping!
One thing I like to do when it comes to Christmas shopping is go to the stores and see what they have in stock. When I see what the stores have, that's when I get ideas for Christmas presents. Then I come home and make my list, so when it's time to do holiday shopping I know exactly what to get and I end up not wasting as much time. Making lists, it saves time and makes you less likely to forget someone!
Also I always look online to see what's there. I've noticed with some stores, like especially with Forever21 they have a lot more online compared to what they have in store. Also sometimes the prices are way better online! And Cyber Monday, is the perfect time for this, I got a couple things for presents but I mainly got ideas of what I wanted to get for my friends and family. I check my email to see the current sales and search for promo codes and discounts! Also sometimes some stores email you coupons for in store!
But when I do buy online, I make sure I can get enough stuff to get free shipping or search for a free shipping promo code. Also for you last minute shoppers, when it gets closer to Christmas some stores offer an option to get things by Christmas Eve. If you want to see who is currently offering free shipping check out the website Free Shipping Day. Also when you shop online, shop through Ebates! Where you earn money back by shopping online, I kid you not! I legit thought this was a scam, but I actually have earned some money from Ebates. Of course it's not much but some is better than none. If you want to sign up and get some cash back click here.
If you want to save money this holiday season, check out stores like Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Nordstrom Rack, and other outlet stores. You'll save a lot of money and get some of the same stuff that you would at the department stores! So why bother spending lots of money when you can get some of the same items on sale?!
Also if you're planning on doing some DIY presents, make sure you give yourself enough time. Get your supplies early or when Michael's is having a sale, which seems like they always are! Christmas stuff is already 50% off!! Plus they have tons of coupons! But give yourself time to create and not stress out.
The crowds, the prices, the time, all three of these things can make shopping during the holiday season really tough and stressful. But as long as you come up with a game plan (budgets & lists) you'll shop this holiday season like a pro! Until tomorrow.
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