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6 Ways to Shop for Christmas Without Going Broke

November 22, 2017 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , 31 Comments

Christmas is my favourite time of the year. I love how everywhere I turn is filled with the Christmas cheer and the spirit of giving and sharing love. The kids are so excited for Christmas already and I’ve been making plans for the gifts I will give my friends and family.

 

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Recently I came across comments of people who expressed their concerns about how much they have to spend on Christmas gifts. Of course, everyone wants to make sure that they do their own bit and show their love with a beautiful and thoughtful gift but feel that the ideal gift is way beyond their budget.

This inspired me to share 6 ways you can shop for Christmas without going broke this year.

 

Buy your Christmas gifts early

Most people postpone their Christmas shopping to a week before Christmas when millions shoppers rush for Christmas gifts. That’s the time when such items are expensive. If you’re shopping for Christmas on a budget, then the wisest thing to do is to shop before the heat of the Christmas season. That’s the time items will be relatively cheaper. Plus you have more time to shop around.

 

Be on the lookout for discounts

Christmas is the time when retailers are in fierce competition with each other. That’s why there are a lot of amazing deals and discounts. Take time off to walk around the malls and keep on a lookout for those Christmas deals. There are also awesome items that make great gifts on Amazon at really attractive prices.

 

DIY your Christmas gifts

Who wouldn’t like to receive a thoughtful Christmas gift? There’s nothing as thoughtful as putting in effort to create an awesome gift for your loved one. Such gifts are timeless and always very special and within budget. All you need to do is get some arts and craft materials and make something straight from your heart. There are a lot of DIY Christmas gift ideas in Pinterest and they are really stunning.

 

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Bake your Christmas gifts

I don’t know about you, but food and goodies seems to taste the best during Christmas. The Christmas season adds a whole new different flavour to anything you cook or bake. Why not turn that into a Christmas gift?

Package a couple of your homemade Christmas cookies or Christmas cupcakes and put a lovely little bow. Such a gift is budget friendly, extremely yummy and unforgettable.

 

Take advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday

These are 2 of the most popular times during the year with the best deals you can ever dream of. Black Friday is the last Friday of November and Cyber Monday is the Monday that follows. Those are the times when shops both virtual and physical sell items at extremely cheap prices. But you need to shop fast during those times because there are millions of other shoppers rushing for those items too.

 

Recycle gifts

This may seem a little strange but you can find really awesome gifts when you look around your house for things you don’t need and jazz them up a bit. Do you have something you’re no longer using but would make a great gift for someone else? Or a stuffed toy that your kids no longer play with? Just give it a good wash or refurbish and that item will look good as new.

 

Have you started your Christmas shopping? How is that going?

Personalised Christmas Gift Ideas

November 20, 2017 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , 16 Comments

The countdown to Christmas has officially begun. The Christmas lights have been switched on in most shopping malls around us, so the holiday season is on. With Halloween and Bonfire out of the way, I am in the Christmas mood. I have come across a few Christmas gift guides both online and offline. But I don’t see a lot of personalised Christmas gift ideas, so I thought to write one.

I will be posting a few Christmas gift guide sort of posts in the next few weeks. So if you are in need of some gift ideas, I have got you covered.

If you are in need of some unique/personalised Christmas gifts, then you need to check out the Personally Presented website for some amazing gift ideas. The Christmas category on the website is filled up with so many gift ideas, from 1st Christmas Gifts, to stocking fillers, to Secret Santa Gifts. I grabbed some stunning  personalised Naughty And Nice Pyjamas for the kiddies from the website, and I can’t wait to give it to them. They have their nicknames on the pyjamas, and I am sure they would love them.

Here a few others items you can personalise on the website.

 

JUST A GIRL WHO LOVES MAKEUP PERSONALISED BRUSH HOLDER

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DELICATE BUTTERFLY WHITE JEWELLERY BOX

 

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PINK DIAMOND PAPERWEIGHT

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PERSONALISED SPIRITED WHITE TRAVEL MUG

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MY FIRST CHRISTMAS GINGERBREAD MAN HANGING DECORATION

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There are a lot more amazing gift ideas on Personally Presented. So go have a look and see what catches your fancy. There are 1000s of  personalised gifts for you to choose from. You can use this promo code – stylepolice10, and get 10% off. This code is valid until 10th December. So get in there and make the most of the promo!

Have you started your Christmas shopping? How are you finding it?

 

*Collaborative post.

 

 

How to Make Your Home Cozy This Winter

November 8, 2017 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , , 26 Comments

When I think of winter, all it brings to mind is snuggling up close to the fire place with a cup of hot chocolate in my hands and auburn lights. It’s that time of the year when it’s all about enjoying the comfort of your home and the company of your family. And right now, I am loving the fireworks!

 

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Winter is the time I spend indoors the most. Aside from it being cold outside, the warmth and friendliness of my house attracts me to it.

I must say that I put in quite a lot of work into making my home a lovely place to spend my time. And now that winter is here I can put my creativity to work to make my home a mini sanctuary. Here are some of my favourite practical tips to transform my home into a cozy abode this winter.

 

Light some candles

Candles are not for romantic dinners alone. Candles gives the whole house a lovely glow. It instantly transforms the mood.

I would recommend you go for scented candles as they not only make your home feel cozy, they also leave a pleasing scent that gives you the all round feel of comfort.

 

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Cute cushions

You can’t do without cushions this winter. The more cushions you have at home (most especially in the living area), the more comfortable you feel. Since winter is more of a stay-at-home season you feel like burying yourself in a pile of cushions.

The best part about cushions is that they help add some colour to your home. I would advise that you select warm coloured cushions to complement the feel you want to achieve this winter.

 

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Decorate your home with string lights

I’ve seen some pictures of people using string lights to decorate a corner of their room or place them around a mural or large portrait. They used string lights in creative ways to introduce more light into the house. I loved the idea and so I decided to try it.

One thing that winter reminds me of is Christmas. I call Christmas early by hanging string lights in some parts of my home. It makes the room a more magical and beautiful sight when I’m just sitting with a cup tea in the night.

 

Keep the blankets handy

I love having blankets nearby especially in the living area. It can get really cold during the winter and even though the house is well heated, I always feel a need to reach out for a blanket. It always paints a picture of coziness. You can drape a blanket over the couch or on your reading chair to add some contrast and colour.

 

Keep the fire on

I know that there are many people who don’t have fireplaces, but if you do have one, the fireplace becomes your greatest asset this winter. Aside from keeping the temperature up so that you don’t feel cold this winter, fireplaces create the vibe of comfort.

Make sure you maximize the use of your fireplace by arranging the couches to surround the fireplace. Another alternative is to keep the dining table near the fireplace so that you can enjoy lovely meals by the fire. Sometimes the fireplace may not be positioned to allow you to do those things. You can get giant pillows that you can put near the fireplace to create a special where place you can lounge.

 

How do you make your home cozy this winter.

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