Permalink Reply by Jodi Kozloff on December 5, 2011 at 5:56am pay cash only and get only what you know will be a hit..
Permalink Reply by Monique Puckett on December 5, 2011 at 6:09am My tip is to shop on Mondays from 10:0am until 3:00pm. Stores my fill a little around lunch time. The racks are usually restocked and most vendors are willing to extend a weekend bonus/sale one extra day.
Permalink Reply by Betty Dennis on December 5, 2011 at 6:10am If you are good with a budget, then plastic can build bonus pts for you and get you extra % off. You need to make a plan, figure out your budget and be able to stick to it whether you use plastic or cash. If plastic makes spending unreal and you lose touch with how it is adding up, then control your spending by using cash or prepaid debit cards. While cash is a way to control your total spending, please be careful! Don't flash cash in the store and don't carry your entire holiday budget around - just what you expect to spend on the shopping trip.
Permalink Reply by Sandy on December 5, 2011 at 7:05am Don't go crazy spending all sorts of money. Thoughtful gifts are more memorable. Also don't forget Christmas isn't about how much you spend, shop, or how much you can get. :)
Permalink Reply by Gerrie Shaeffer on December 5, 2011 at 7:08am I enjoy the thrill of going on out black-Friday shopping but the one thing that I have learned over the years of BF shopping, is make sure you get some coffee and work hard on your patience! Don't go in with an attitude already because it will only get worse.
I always shop online first and see if there is any good deals or promo codes! Thanks, mamatkins@hotmail.com
Plan ahead and keep a detailed list.
Permalink Reply by Kathryn Lavallee on December 5, 2011 at 7:44am Plan before you go! We shop all year long but there are always a few gifts left to buy in December. We plan exactly what we need to get and for who, set a budget and power shop so that we're done in one day!
Permalink Reply by Jendi on December 5, 2011 at 7:48am Know that presents can't buy love - be thoughtful and kind.
Other than that....Shop Online! :)
Permalink Reply by Ann Williams on December 5, 2011 at 8:12am Get it done early!
Permalink Reply by Lagean "Gena" Marie Ellis on December 5, 2011 at 8:19am Buy local. Buy American Made. Shop early. Stay on budget. 'Shop' around for best deals. Spend within means. Take advantage of coupons/discounts year round. Don't waste a good coupon, use it and save the item for Christmas.
Merry Christmas!
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