December 2, 2013

Nix Holiday Stress: Time-saving Frugal Gift Giving

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The last thing the holiday season should be is stressful, but let’s face it, most times it’s just that, stress-FULL. This series will give you tips to NIX that stress right out of your celebration. We’ll talk about how to lighten your load in areas like gift-giving, entertaining, holiday travel and your Christmas budget. Not necessarily in that order.

I love shopping. I love giving gifts. The two go hand in hand but this can also cause things to “get out of hand” rather quickly in the areas of time and money. Here are my top three tips for saving both while still giving great gifts!

Buy all year.

I know it’s a little late in the year for this one, but it’s my number one tip for saving both time and money. I keep an eye out all year for items I can gift later. The key to making this worthwhile is to either buy only with a specific person in mind or buy only classic, timeless items that most anyone would enjoy. I love shopping after Christmas clearance sales with next year in mind.

You can also use this tactic to save on gift giving year round.

Shop During the Week.

Shop during the week.Preferably towards the first of the week, and more preferably during the day and without children. At these times, the stores are far less crowded, merchandise is usually restocked AND the staff is usually more helpful. This way you can browse, price compare and receive customer service in a relaxed atmosphere. You’ll be less likely to make impulse purchases.

Shop Online.

This is my favorite way to save time and money. With all the online competition nowadays, you’ll find great deals online, plus you’ll be able to compare prices, hunt for coupon codes and snag free shipping. All while sitting in your pjs and sipping a latte.

Savings.com is a great place to find the latest promotions and coupon codes.

Consider gift cards.

I don’t happen to be one of those people who think gift cards are impersonal. In fact, I prefer gift cards. They allow me to shop (which is what I love to do most) and get exactly what I like (without spending time in return lines). Not to mention, they can save the gift giver money! Many retailers offer promotions on gift cards during the holidays or you can buy them online at a percentage off by shopping at PlasticJungle.com or GiftCardRescue.com.

Come back tomorrow and we’ll talk nixing holiday stress with the “b” word.

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