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starnews.co.nz The Star, <strong>December</strong> 4, <strong>2025</strong><br />
How to shop smart this Christmas<br />
Christmas is just a few weeks away, so if you haven’t<br />
already, now is the ideal time to get started with<br />
your Christmas shopping list.<br />
Giving presents to your nearest and dearest is a<br />
sure fire to get yourself in the Christmas spirit, but<br />
finding the right gift can be daunting.<br />
However, if this sounds familiar: stop, take a<br />
breath, and read on for some simple steps you can<br />
take to make Christmas gift buying easier, more<br />
meaningful, and a lot less stressful.<br />
Before you rush and panic buy, take a bit of time<br />
to sit down and write up a list of everyone you need<br />
to buy for: start with friends and family, and then<br />
think about anyone else you need to include, such as<br />
your little one’s schoolteacher.<br />
Once you’ve got a list, set yourself a budget. This<br />
will avoid you overspending and help you stay<br />
focused on what you need to buy.<br />
The best gifts are ones that feel personal, so it’s<br />
helpful when making your list of who to buy for to<br />
add a few notes next to their name with some hobbies<br />
and interests.<br />
Maybe you’ve got a sporty brother-in-law, or an<br />
old friend who is a keen home cook, whatever it is,<br />
jot it down. Then, when it comes to shopping, you’ve<br />
got some handy pointers to get you started.<br />
And remember, not all gifts need to be wrapped<br />
up in a neat bow.<br />
Take a look at experience-based gifts, such as<br />
relaxing spa days, a fun cookery class, or a trip to<br />
theatre to create some memories that will last a lot<br />
longer than another new pair of socks. Experience<br />
gifts are also a great option for those awkward-tobuy<br />
for people who ‘have everything’ already.<br />
Scared of blowing the budget? Then just remember<br />
the old saying ‘it’s the thought that counts’<br />
- especially at Christmas.<br />
You don’t need to spend a fortune to give someone<br />
a memorable present: bake some gingerbread men,<br />
frame a nice photo of you two together, or knit them<br />
a scarf to create a unique and truly heartfelt gift.<br />
Most importantly, don’t let break the bank or let<br />
the stress of finding the ‘perfect’ present steal the<br />
joy of gift giving this Christmas.<br />
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Vanessa Weenink<br />
MP for Banks Peninsula<br />
Authorised by Vanessa Weenink, Parliament Buildings, Wgtn.
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