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1<br />
Compile shopping a list<br />
detailed<br />
2<br />
Shop in the morning or<br />
early evening<br />
It’s easy to get carried away<br />
Early mornings or early<br />
when shopping for Christmas<br />
presents and impulse purchases<br />
can quickly see spending spiral<br />
upwards. Be organised and make<br />
a list; this will keep you focused on<br />
buying the items you need. Compile<br />
a list of the gifts you’re buying for<br />
each individual and the amount<br />
you’re willing to spend. Making your<br />
Christmas shopping list is a way to<br />
ensure that you stick to the budget.<br />
3<br />
evenings are best as you won’t<br />
feel pressurised and can take your<br />
time making gifting decisions. This<br />
also helps in avoiding shopping on<br />
Christmas Eve and shopping under<br />
pressure. You could even shop the<br />
day after Christmas as there are often<br />
incredible sales and most items will<br />
be perfectly good gifts for the next<br />
year. Be on the lookout for sales<br />
throughout the year.<br />
Research the best prices<br />
Before shopping, research the best prices from different retailers<br />
and make a note. If shopping online, abandon the cart at checkout,<br />
sometimes the business will email you a discount voucher the next day<br />
to encourage you to finish your checkout. Sign up for the company’s<br />
newsletter or download its app. Some of them will offer you a voucher for<br />
joining. You could also look through your old gift cards; they can come<br />
in handy at this time of the year. Use your discounts if you are a student,<br />
teacher, senior or veteran.<br />
4<br />
Keep track of presents<br />
Have a designated area for<br />
presents, such as a specific<br />
room or section of a closet.<br />
Ensure that the present<br />
won’t be ruined by variations of<br />
temperature such as humidity.<br />
Write the name of the designated<br />
gift-receiver on a removable sticker<br />
or piece of tape. That way you’ll<br />
remember whom you bought it for.<br />
Cross their name off the list as soon as<br />
possible to avoid forgetting that you<br />
have already bought them something<br />
5<br />
Leave the kids at home<br />
The festive season is an<br />
exciting period for the kids<br />
but not as exciting for the<br />
pocket or bank balance.<br />
Christmas shopping with kids could<br />
lead to overspending and spending<br />
an ample amount of time in the<br />
stores. Avoid shopping with them and<br />
rather stick to your detailed shopping<br />
list and budget.<br />
getitmagazine.co.za/bloemfontein<br />
<strong>Dec</strong>ember <strong>2019</strong> Get It <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein 33
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