Are you already planning your Christmas shopping? Christmas gifts or Christmas presents; whatever you want to call them, it’s time to start planning what and who to buy for this Christmas. Stores begin to display Christmas toys and gifts for the whole family. Christmas will always have its religious element and all Christian children should understand the meaning of Christmas; But apart from that, parents have to plan all the food that we consume during this special holiday, there is also the Christmas tree and decorations, not to forget the Christmas gifts to buy.
I will always remember a year when my son wanted a talking Buzz LightYear toy with wings that would shoot out at the push of a button. They had just come on the market and were extremely popular. I found myself running for not just one but several malls until I finally landed one. There were two left, I got mine and another relieved man bought the other; And so Christmas was saved. Phew.
I decided that I would never put myself through that again. Never again would I leave Christmas things to the last minute. Now I make my list of family and friends quite early, say at the end of September, beginning of October; So I know what I want and can prioritize my shopping and because I started early, I can spread the cost of Christmas over a longer period, instead of a big hit on the paycheck. Another good reason to start planning early; The sooner you have all your gifts and gifts wrapped and put away, the more time you have to plan your meal, turkey or ham, and other treats that are must-haves this special holiday time. Plus, because you spread the cost over a longer period, you’ll probably have more to spend on the best foods we love so much.
Don’t panic just yet, this can all be made easier by planning ahead, make your list, shop online, and you’ll be on your way to a great stress-free Christmas. I say shop online because then you’re not running from one mall to another like I did like a headless chicken, looking for that special toy that everyone must have this year. There are many websites on the internet that display Christmas gift ideas, they are there to help you decide by showing you many gifts and toys that you would probably miss running around the malls.