Hiya Guys,
I once again apologise for the lack of Music Friday, I had little time and no stand out aspect of music that I really wanted to talk about so please send me some suggestions for next week as I will be more free as I finish for the term. However, this means that I will try and do more normal posts this week and some are witty like this one and have some sort of useful advice.
As we all know, it's Christmas soon which means that we are all of shopping in different places for those gifts for friends and family. This also means that you're going to be going shopping somewhere where shops are having sales and tempting you with everything from clothes to unnecessary trinkets. Don't worry, as a shopoholic I have been there (take yesterday for example where I went to wander around Oxford Road and bought £20 worth of stuff from H&M when I had gone for Xmas shopping) and I want to impart some wisdom I wish I knew.
Here are a list of tips to make sure that you don't break your bank this Christmas but you get everything you need with minimum stress and a few little treats:
1. Have a list before hand of who you are buying for and what sort of shops you want to look in. I know it may be hard but it's also easier if you have a few present ideas in mind and places that stock it so you aren't looking around like a headless chicken.This is easier for me as I love making lists, but it also makes sure that you stay on topic and don't awkwardly forget someone.
2. Get the shops out of the way that you know you need to go too. If you stop at every store thinking 'oh that would look nice on me,' STOP and walk away. Get all the stuff you need and then if you have money to spare then go and buy it because you don't want to buy millions of things for yourself and realise the Christmas present budget has gone.
3. Look for deals because it isn't a sin for wanting to get the best product for the best price. If you see something you love, search online and see if you can get it for the same quality but at a better price. Look out for stores that match prices and see if anywhere gives little perks for example free gift wrapping or buy one get one free. Cheap doesn't mean stingy, it can mean that you can buy more for your loved one for your budget.
4. Set a budget, I know it seems stupid but if you have an idea of how much you want to spend and stick within the boundaries then there is no chance that you're going to regret something later on. A budget is not for cheap people, it is for smart shoppers!
5. Go early or late but allow yourself plenty of time. I know it seems awful to get up early but it is definitely worth it because the shops are a lot less busy, same if you go late at night and it will stop you feeling claustrophobic and make everything run a lot smoother. Make sure you don't rush, give yourself the maximum amount of time so you aren't tiring yourself out too much.
6.Take breaks is key! I know that everyone seems to be rushing during Christmas season but if you feel tired then take a break. Either find somewhere to sit or do what I love which is finding a nice coffee shop and getting a hot chocolate to sit in with and have a sandwich or something (mine's normally a BLT) to refuel you with energy.
So with these tips, you should be able to do your shopping without a glitch and, if you have free time and money, treat yourself to that ornament or checked shirt that you eyed on the way in.
Happy Christmas and Happy Shopping!
That's all for now my dears,
See you soon
xxx
3. Look for deals because it isn't a sin for wanting to get the best product for the best price. If you see something you love, search online and see if you can get it for the same quality but at a better price. Look out for stores that match prices and see if anywhere gives little perks for example free gift wrapping or buy one get one free. Cheap doesn't mean stingy, it can mean that you can buy more for your loved one for your budget.
4. Set a budget, I know it seems stupid but if you have an idea of how much you want to spend and stick within the boundaries then there is no chance that you're going to regret something later on. A budget is not for cheap people, it is for smart shoppers!
5. Go early or late but allow yourself plenty of time. I know it seems awful to get up early but it is definitely worth it because the shops are a lot less busy, same if you go late at night and it will stop you feeling claustrophobic and make everything run a lot smoother. Make sure you don't rush, give yourself the maximum amount of time so you aren't tiring yourself out too much.
6.Take breaks is key! I know that everyone seems to be rushing during Christmas season but if you feel tired then take a break. Either find somewhere to sit or do what I love which is finding a nice coffee shop and getting a hot chocolate to sit in with and have a sandwich or something (mine's normally a BLT) to refuel you with energy.
So with these tips, you should be able to do your shopping without a glitch and, if you have free time and money, treat yourself to that ornament or checked shirt that you eyed on the way in.
Happy Christmas and Happy Shopping!
That's all for now my dears,
See you soon
xxx
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