‘Tis the Season to Celebrate and Be Organized!

While it’s still time to talk turkey, it’s also time to think about the upcoming holiday season and shopping. During an uncertain economy, we will all be spending carefully. Here are a few tips to help get your holiday shopping under way.

Set your budget. Don’t exceed that limit! Prepare your gift list. Remember, it’s the thought that counts. Shop early. If you wait until the last minute, you will spend more just to ‘get it done’!

Organize a list. Using a gift list book makes this an easy task and helps keep your sanity. Add a dollar amount and include your gift ideas.

Homemade gifts are definitely from the heart. Whatever your specialty, family and friends will enjoy. Creative packaging makes any gift more fun. Remember it’s all in the presentation!

Personalized Gifts. These are my favorite and everyone loves their name in lights. The best part is, you don’t have to spend a fortune and you make the recipient feel so special.

Look for coupons. Most retailers have coupons and catalogs coming to you daily. Check the latest for upcoming sales. Clip the coupons and organize them in a coupon organizer that can be kept handy in your purse or car.

Shop Online! This saves you time, gas and money. Look for Free Shipping offers.
Sometimes extra coupon or discount codes apply, so pay attention.
Keep an internet password organizer handy to save time.

Give back. Even small toys and books make for great donations. Get your kids involved, teach them to think about others and make giving an annual family tradition.

My Favorite Thing:

As you’re making your list and checking it twice, don’t forget to add some fun with Holiday Henry. This lovable talking gnome is perfect for stocking stuffers, holiday decor and is the life of the party at festive gatherings.
Happy Organizing (and shopping!)

- Mrs. O

November 22, 2008 on 1:10 am | In All