Ideas for stress free Christmas Shopping

10 ways to make Christmas shopping stress free!

Hi Everyone

Yes; it's that time of the year again when we look forward to catching up with friends and family, enjoying some great food, maybe going to church and also taking a little time off work. But before we get there most of us have some shopping to do for Christmas gifts.

Here's 10 ways to help reduce the stress of Christmas shopping;

1. Make a list - who you intend to buy for and types of gifts. This helps with planning.
2. Set a budget - allocate a $ range per person and stick to it.
3. Get started early - more time equals less stress and the best range of products to choose from.
4. Shop online - for at least some of your gifts bypassing parking hassles and checkout queues. Look for online sellers with free postage and gift wrapping to save $.
5. Buy local - visit strip shopping centres close to home to limit travel time and traffic snarls.
6. Avoid "peak hour" - shop outside the regular times busy shopping times in large stores to limit frustration.
7. Get crafty - don't buy all your gifts, get the kids involved and make some presents yourself for that personal touch.
8. Save on postage - would a useful gift card with a personal heartfelt message suit better than sending bulky items long distances?
9. Look after yourself - stay hydrated when out and about shopping in the Aussie summer heat, limit your caffeine and make sure you eat healthy.
10. Enjoy the moment - don't forget to stop and smell the roses so to speak! Christmas is one of the happiest times of the year so aim to enjoy the lead-up as well as the main event.

We hope the above tips help you shopping for Christmas 2016 and also invite you to take advantage of the following "stress relieving" services we can offer you:

• Free postage on all orders this Christmas;
• Free gift wrapping on our "Gift Range";
• Convenient online or phone ordering;
• Sending of gifts direct to recipients anywhere in Australia; and
• Premium gift wrapping available with a personalised gift card message from you
• Personalised Gift Certificates are also available - located at the very top right of our website homepage

We are here to help so don't hesitate to give us a call if you have any other special requirements or questions regarding how we can make this Christmas easier for you.

Take care, relax and enjoy the upcoming festive season.

Cheers Greg.