Grab a notebook. Grab a pen. It’s time to get serious about your Christmas shopping by making your list (and checking it twice).
Make a list of the people you’ll be buying for this year. Leave space between each persons name. Now go back through the list and write down gift ideas and a rough dollar amount youre willing to spend on each person.
Example:
1. Aunt Fran – Collects lighthouses, loves golf – $30.00
2. Beth – Candles, bath and body products – $20.00
3. Joe – Something for his new truck, loves fishing – $50.00
Bring your notebook shopping with you. It will help you to stay focused on who you need to shop for, a general idea of what you’re looking for and your price range. Making a detailed list like this will prove invaluable in keeping you organized and on budget with your Christmas shopping. As you shop, cross off each person on your list. Be sure to keep an eye open for bargains and grab a few extra gifts – there’s always that visitor that shows up that you didn’t anticipate.
Set holiday shopping goals for yourself and jot them down in your...