Weekly Commenting Contest: What is your top tip for Holiday shopping?

What is your top tip for Holiday shopping?

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Permalink Reply by Ces H on December 6, 2011 at 11:08am

take it easy, don't get stressed!

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Permalink Reply by Erin Ruff on December 6, 2011 at 1:10pm

Leave the kids and your partner at home!

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Permalink Reply by d Talaga on December 6, 2011 at 1:14pm

stick to a list!

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Permalink Reply by island girl on December 6, 2011 at 1:16pm

Honestly...my top tip for shopping...RELAX!!! It is just stuff, seriously...focus on family togetherness, food, and the reason for the season! Happy Christmas :)

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Permalink Reply by Crunchy Con Mommy on December 6, 2011 at 2:57pm

Set a budget, but have it be a "max per person" budget, and if you find something awesome for cheaper (like on an awesome sale or with a sweet coupon) then don't feel compelled to spend the full amount-but make sure the full amount is an amount you really can afford to spend on each person (and don't feel like it has to be the same for each recipient!)

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Permalink Reply by Angie Roach on December 6, 2011 at 8:31pm

Biggest tip - BUDGET and Online shopping. Being in the store is sensory overload and too tempting!

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Permalink Reply by Ben Cohen-Leadholm on December 6, 2011 at 8:52pm

Virtual assistant. No, seriously. I posted on Elance.com that I wanted someone to do 1-2 hours of online research for me regarding all my holiday shopping. I ultimately hired a highly-rated Indian company for $5/hour and simply provided them with my list of guidelines (i.e. price range, age of person, gift category). Two days later, they delivered to me a file with links to gift ideas for each person, and all I had to do was review and then buy the ones I liked most. Cost me $10, saved me time and stress, and I was able to enjoy family activities instead of spending my weekend doing research and shopping.

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Permalink Reply by Wild Britches on December 7, 2011 at 4:41am

Designate each person a different wrapping paper to save money on tags and save time on writing down names!

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Permalink Reply by Kristy Figueroa on December 7, 2011 at 12:10pm

Shop early and take a list!

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Permalink Reply by Alea Shinn on December 7, 2011 at 12:26pm

Relax - stores will be busy, items will be sold out - go with a good attitude and alternates for your shopping list and have snacks in the car and a bottle of water with you so you are able to stay refreshed and energized throughout the day of shopping!! Also, shop as much as possible online - many stores are offering free shipping and huge discounts and gifts with purchases this time of year - take advantage of it all - any shopping you can do at home - saves time in the stores, at the mall and on the road.

Remember most of all the reason for the season, love. Not gifts =)

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Permalink Reply by Jennifer Sabin on December 7, 2011 at 12:55pm

My top tip is to shop responsibly. For some this will mean not using credit. For others it will mean not buying as much. And then for others it might mean only buying fair trade items.