So you’re doing it again this year, you’re leaving your Christmas gift shopping to the last minute. You’re confident you’ll find the time — and stamina to devote a few hours on the high street, but the thought of hordes of teens rampaging through your favourite stores leaves you a bit appalled.
Our last-minute shopper tips will ensure you will get amazing Christmas gifts that will be well-received and won’t cost you a fortune. Avoid panic-shopping a few days before Christmas this year!
Don’t re-gift last year’s gifts
You might badly want to get rid of that hideous sweater a colleague has given you last year ( and repeatedly asked why you were never seen in it) but no one likes a re-gifter. It’s just not cool.
Shop with the receiver in mind
The number one reason people are terrible at giving presents is that they choose gifts according to their taste rather than the person receiving it. Needless to say, this method doesn’t work —and it will certainly not work this year. So when you’re looking buying a gift for your never-liked-technology-much aunt, don’t get her an e-reader get her the real thing, a good ol’ book.
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Smart Group Shopping
If you have over 20 gifts to buy this year you need to have a smart plan. Instead of browsing around and hoping for the best, group the recipients in groups; family, friends, colleagues etc.. This will help you effectively manage your Christmas shopping especially if you only have a few hours to spend. It will also keep you within budget!
Go unique, go awesome!
Why not offer heart-melting gifts this year? Instead of doing your Christmas shopping online or by visiting the mall and high street, discover lesser known local and international artists and craft wizards that will offer you uniquely handmade gift ideas. Go to a Christmas bazaar and find what local artists and craft makers have on offer or visit international marketplace stores such as Etsy and Novica.
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