Have you started your Christmas Shopping yet? I have. I know many of you may think it is too early to start shopping for Christmas in October but I disagree. I think this is the best time to start. I have started my Christmas Shopping because I like to get my shopping sorted before the crazy Christmas rush starts. And starting early means I can take my time and shop smart. All I need to worry about is where to hide all the gifts, so my kids don’t find them, lol.
I have previously mentioned shopping tips in an older post so I am not going to bore you by repeating them. But here are some Christmas shopping tips that have worked for me –
Shopping in a big mall
I like to shop in big shopping malls where I can get all I need in 1 go. Liverpool One is one of the biggest shopping malls around me, and it is one of my favourite places to go. It houses some of my favourite shops and restaurants. So I get to eat some delicious food at amazing restaurants whilst shopping. There are so many of my favourite restaurants in Liverpool, so I am usually spoilt for choice. I usually stop for a quick coffee, some cake and an all day breakfast bloomer toastie at a coffee shop whilst shopping. Then have a proper lunch in a fancy restaurant after my shopping has been completed. I do look forward to my shopping days (when I am alone) because I go all out!
Go for bargains
Starting my Christmas shopping early means I can make the most of the bargains and deals in stores. At the moment, there are so many offers going on with good discounts, it would be silly to miss out. And with my growing children that keep growing by the minute, I am always on the lookout for bargains. So I advise you keep your eyes and ears open too.
Get gift receipts
Do not forget to get gift receipts for gifts you buy, just incase they need to be returned or exchanged.
Have a list and budget
Having a list and a budget goes without saying but many people go shopping without them, so it is worth mentioning. It keeps you focused. Spending cash instead of using your bank cards might also help, as it is a lot harder for most of us to part with real life cash.
Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?
*This is a collaborative post.
It isn’t early to shop for Christmas. I have started my list and made my budget already.
too early
That is smart..
Thanks
I’m not stressing my head with Christmas shopping this year but I’ve already started thankfully.
Nice LaaLaa..
Some good tips. I’ve already started shopping – never too early!
Ah nice..
I’m not sure I can bring myself to start shopping this early, but there are some great tips! Please feel free to check out my beauty blog at
https://justaddglitteruk.wordpress.com 🙂
Thanks Kirsty..
This is surely the best time, especially in Nigeria where i live. Everything will become so expensive towards December lol.
Yea I know. Best to start now..
I’ve done a little bit of Christmas shopping but not much yet – I’m still not completely sure what to buy a lot of people! x
My list continues to increase so I can relate..
What a brilliant post, very informative. I’ve not started no, which isn’t good. It was my sons birthday this month so I normally hold off untill then xx
Thanks Ashleigh xx
I need to start getting organised! I have not ever considered when I am going to be able to fit it in around my work schedule. Thank you for the tips though, they are really beneficial!
Glad you found them beneficial..
Great tips! Loved reading it💙
Glad you did..
C&S recently posted https://cherriesnstrawberriesblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/14/the-benefits-of-shaving-your-face-and-how-i-do-it/ take a look at my recent post.thank you
great advice – I always forget to get gift receipts which is annoying!
I can imagine..
Great tips! Especially having the list and budget in mind.
Thanks..
I always look for the bargains because I am always poor so its good to shop in sales. Its good to make a list I think too .
Yea it is Ana.
oh I cant wait, ive already started my shopping but love the whole wrapping up time too!
Yea me too.
We’re going to start next month but I have all my £ saved – good tip about gift receipts, I always forget!
Glad you like the tip Sam.
I always make a list. I’m a liste person and I need it to know where I’m going.
Black Friday is coming, that’s another tip!
Mika | http://www.la-french-connection.com
Ah nice Mika..
I do it all online and just for it to come to me, I am so bad x
Lol..
My mum starts on Boxing Day, shopping for the next Christmas that is haha!
Nice x
”Grins” that late to start shopping for me. I shop from January – October end. Then have November and December off. I then start again in the sales with Christmas cards, paper and so on.
Alot of the things I buy are staples each year as stocking fillers, before the main present so that is how I can most of it done.
I save loads as not paying Christmas prices. I get time as you say to enjoy the festivities. Even my food shopping has been bought the last 3 years online. I have a delivery pass for my online shopping supermarket so I get early order, which I can edit up to the week before.
Christmas cards written and ready to go. Already started the Christmas baking. The joy of freezers. Been doing Christmas for 31 years so a tad experienced now. LOL.
Also Christmas for us is about the whole month of seeing family from the first weekend in December, meeting up with my brothers and family who are available to do the Lincoln market is a yearly tradition now.
Sounds like an amazing tradition Carol.
I haven’t started my shopping yet. Hopefully next month!
Good Nikki.
I stated my shopping last month to be able to spread the cost!
Smart Hannah.
I always start shopping early my sons birthday is 9 days before Christmas so these days I have to make sure I’m more organised cuz of the cost.
Smart Joanna.
I have been buying bits when ever I have seen them so I have done quite a lot of my shopping already. Great tips x
Ah smart Rhian x
It’s probably about time to plan my Christmas shopping. I like your advice! I’ll definitely be doing some mall shopping.
Glad you do Liz..
I am so excited to start my Christmas shopping, and I am determined to get some bargains this year.
Ah sweet.
Oh god no its not too early I actually feel like its a bit late to start now!! I freak out and panic though as this time of year for us is full of birthdays not to mention mine and my husbands are SO CLOSE to christmas (i’m 3 days before and hes a few days after) you have to be loaded to enjoy this time of year stress free!!
Yea I know. My birthday is in January and I am usually broke by then..
I haven’t really started mine yet. I’ve got a couple of pieces but thats about it. Usually I’m almost done by now but with saving for a house I’ve not even thought about it! xxx
Buying a house is pricey so I can imagine..
I couldn’t agree more with having a budget and a list/plan. I sit down and plan for everyone before I even consider setting foot in a mall. I don’t plan so much for the kids, I have a budget and we know a few bigger things they want but I tend to always over do it for them.
Yea planning does help..
I have a few things already, but I really need to get down to it as it’s my boy’s birthday in December too.
Ah nice x
I love Christmas shopping, these are some great tips.
Thanks Jordanne.
There’s some great tips in this post! I love christmas shopping but not the business of the shops.
I enjoy it too..
i always set a budget as it is easy to get carried away and you end up shopping for yourself lol
Yea..Lol.
I haven’t properly started yet but this has made me want to. I’ve been trying to get halloween out the way first before I think about it! I suppose I should start looking just in case I see something!
Yea you should Kira..
Great tips, I tend to forget to get gift receipts, opsy. Need to try harder this year.
I forget sometimes too.
These are some awesome tips some people go a bit crazy during Christmas time, I personally like to start early like that I can really enjoy the holidays stressed free!!
Yea me too..
Great post Stella.
No I haven’t started shopping. I am hopeful by the end of the month please God.
Ah nice..
Haven’t started Christmas shopping yet, so will be following your tips once I do! 🙂
http://lilinhaangel.com/
Thanks x
I’m one of those crazy people who loves Christmas shopping! I love the crowds and the atmosphere, until it gets stressful.
Oh nice. Just seeing this comment. You are one of a kind.
Pingback: Luxury Gifts for Men « fashionandstylepolice
I have got a couple of things that I have seen on special offer, but not as much as I would like, problem is their tastes change every week!
Lol..I can imagine.
I always start my Christmas shopping in November/beginning of December but putting ideas together now 🙂 Gotta love special offers & planning early is a fab idea. Means that you stress less later 😉
xox Nadia
http://www.mielandmint.com
Exactly Nadia.
I agree October is where it’s at to start Christmas shopping! Who wants to be in a mall in December? Not me! 🙂
Not me either…Lol.
Pingback: Online Shopping with Pouch « fashionandstylepolice
Pingback: Affordable Christmas Stocking Fillers - fashionandstylepolice fashionandstylepolice
Pingback: Accessory Lover Gift Ideas for Christmas - fashionandstylepolice fashionandstylepolice