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HOLIDAY HOW-TO

HOLIDAY SHOPPING

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Make Gift Wrapping Easier

Last minute holiday shopping tips

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The advantages of last minute shopping

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ackling tasks well in advance has many advantages, and often it is in one's best interest to be ahead of the game, including when the game at hand is holiday shopping.

But men and women who simply can't get a head start on their holiday shopping need not fear, as waiting until the eleventh hour to do the bulk of your shopping can have some distinct advantages, too.

Consumer Reports' 2012 Holiday Poll found 9 percent of shoppers Ñ an estimated 17 million people Ñ planned to shop in stores on Christmas Eve in 2012. Many stores are still open on Christmas Eve, even if the doors are only unlocked for a limited number of hours. That gives shoppers one last chance to find the perfect presents. In addition to having more time to decide on gifts,

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•Last-minute homes for company or making travel plans. profits, stores may discount specials: Some online retailers This can be a prime time for merchandise even further for offer ÒdoorbusterÓ sales at shopping and getting through fast sale. Shoppers anxious to various times during the holimalls or other retailers in less save a little bit more or come day shopping season. These in under budget may find wait- sales may offer additional time.

•Discounted prices: Anxious ing to shop is to their financial discounts or even free shipping. Just be sure to balance to reduce inventory and make advantage.

•Lower chance of discovery: the benefits of the discount the most of end-of-the-year

against the shipping price. If it means having to pay a premium for overnight shipping, it may not be worth the investment.

•More time to plan: By the end of the holiday season you may have a better idea of what you need to purchase. You also may have polled others regarding what they are giving, reducing the chances of giving duplicate gifts.

•Gift cards galore: Some people prefer to give gift cards, which are available all season long. Consumer Reports says 62 percent of last-minute shoppers grab gift cards. If you fall into that category, waiting to buy the cards won't be an issue so long as you make it to the stores before they close.

Last-minute shopping has its advantages. If time is ticking away, there are still deals to be had.

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oliday shopping season typically begins the day after Thanksgiving and extends all the way to Christmas Eve. While that's a considerable amount of time for shoppers to find gifts for everyone on their shopping list, many people will still find themselves putting holiday shopping off until the last minute.

In certain ways, last-minute holiday shopping is easier than ever. Thanks to online retailers who can ship products overnight, men and women who delay their holiday shopping have more options at their disposal than they did before the arrival of the Internet. And unlike the days of yore when the best deals were largely exclusive to Black Friday, some shoppers find that competition between online retailers and traditional brick-andmortar stores is so great that deals can be found regardless of when they begin shopping. But while waiting until the last minute to begin holiday shopping may not be as risky as it used to be, shoppers

may still benefit by sticking to certain strategies so they can find the perfect gifts without breaking the bank.

• Stay within your budget. Even lastminute shoppers have holiday shopping budgets. But it can be harder for lastminute shoppers to stick to their budgets because they have less time to comparison shop and hunt for deals. As the holiday shopping season winds down, resist the temptation to go over budget. If a gift you had in mind is available but more than you can spend, look for something else. Overspending on holiday shopping in December is a recipe for debt in January, and no shopper wants to begin the new year weighed down by consumer debt.

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last-minute shoppers begin shopping. Local retailers are often incapable of slashing prices as significantly as their larger competitors, and that may mean they have more extensive inventories available throughout the holiday shopping season. In addition, shoppers who stick with local retailers won't have to pay shipping costs to ensure items arrive on time.

• Shop during off-peak hours. Shopping during off-peak hours can help last-minute shoppers make efficient use of the limited time they have to buy gifts for their loved ones. Visit stores early in the morning or late at night, or schedule a midweek afternoon shopping trip so you aren't spending what little time you have left waiting on lines or hunting for parking.

• Give something less traditional. Holiday gifts need not come from stores. Rather than spending their time shopping for gifts for loved ones who seemingly have it all, last-minute shoppers can give the gift of a donation in their loved one's name. Lastminute shoppers who want to give something more tangible can create a homemade gift that's both unique and heartfelt. If your DIY skills are lacking, give a loved one the gift of a night out on the town at your expense.

Shoppers who wait until the end of the holiday shopping season to begin their searches for holiday gifts can still find great gifts without going broke.

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Things to consider when hosting for the holidays

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oliday hosts have a lot on their plates. The work of holiday hosting does not begin when the first guest arrives.

It starts weeks before, when homeowners begin preparing their homes for overnight guests.

Because the holiday season can be so busy, it's easy for hosts to overlook certain things as the day their first guests are set to arrive draws nearer. But the following are a few things hosts should consider in the weeks before their guests show up.

Accommodations It's hard to overlook accommodations when hosting for the holidays, but it's best to inspect linens and other items that might go largely unused throughout much of the year. Check foldout couches or air mattresses a few weeks before your guests are slated to arrive. This gives you ample time to address any issues and also

allows you to comparison shop and find great deals on any items you need to replace. Hosts who are parents to young children may want to discuss sleeping arrangements before guests arrive if kids will be asked to sleep in different beds.

Kids might embrace the change, while others might be less enthusiastic. If younger cousins will be staying over, let kids choose their new roommates, which might make them more excited about sharing rooms with their guests. Explaining the situation in advance gives youngsters time to ready themselves for their temporary move.

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hile holiday shoppers are often enthusiastic about finding great gifts for their loved ones, many are decidedly less excited about wrapping those gifts. Many holiday shoppers spend hours wrapping gifts each year, and as gift lists grow, so does the amount of time needed to get all of those presents wrapped, hidden, packaged and/or shipped. Shoppers can employ the following strategies to make the process go much more smoothly and to reduce gift wraprelated anxiety.

• Relearn the basics. Some people may think they know how to wrap gifts, only to realize it's harder than it looks once the paper, scissors and Scotch tape comes out. Relearn the basics by viewing online tutorials prior to wrapping gifts so the lessons learned remain fresh in your mind. Learn how to wrap standard clothing gift boxes and recognize that such boxes can often be used to house oddly-shaped items.

• Wrap as you buy. Instead of getting bogged down with wrapping all in one evening, wrap presents as you purchase them. This ensures that you don't leave everything for the last minute and reduces the likelihood that curious kids or inquisitive spouses discover gifts before the big day.

• Work on a hard surface. It may be tempting to lay everything out on your bed and wrap gifts while you're bingewatching the latest Netflix series. But hard surfaces make the best places to wrap gifts. This ensures there won't be any wrinkles in the paper and that you won't lose supplies in the bedspread.

• Rely on double-sided tape. For that professional look, invest in some double-sized tape so you will not have any unsightly tape lines.

• Keep all of your supplies together.

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Wrapping nient location. This cuts down on time wasted hunting for supplies around the house.

• Draw on plain gift boxes. Make your own Òwrapped giftsÓ by drawing or stenciling on plain gift boxes if you're short on time.

• Identify recipients by gift wrap.

Designate one gift wrap for each person on your shopping list. This way you can easily distinguish one person's gifts from another's. This can keep things more organized when sorting and visiting with friends and relatives later on.

• Keep gift bags on hand. Gift bags

work in a pinch and make it easy to conceal gifts that are hard to wrap. Curious loved ones can easily peak inside gift bags, so be sure to wrap gifts in tissue paper before placing them in the bags.

• Less is usually more. Do not use too much paper when wrapping; otherwise, you will be left with bulky, sloppy folds.

Before trimming the gift wrap from the roll, check that it overlaps the ends of the box by just a couple of inches.

A sturdy paper will help you achieve crisper folds and prevent tears when wrapping. For the simplest wrapping design, try kraft paper (brown mailing paper), which can be dressed up with ribbons, cutouts or stamps.

The process of wrapping holiday gifts can go more smoothly when applying some time-tested tips and tricks.

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Activities If guests will be staying for several may forget to avoid homemade cookies nights, explore a few local activities so with nuts despite having nut allergies. By everyone can get out of the house for a asking in advance if your guests have any night or two. Time spent with family is food allergies or foods and ingredients one of the best parts of the holiday seathey must avoid, you will know to avoid son, but spending all of that time inside in serving particular dishes so no one acci- cramped quarters can grow uncomfortdentally eats foods that might make them able over time. Plan a family night or two sick and you can prepare alternative out that everyone can enjoy.

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