Last Minute Christmas Gifts

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With Christmas just around the corner, there are last minute gifts to be bought, baking to be had, and lights to be lit. It’s a time of the year to get together with people and celebrate a holiday filled with cheer and wonder.

Speaking of last minute gifts, here’s some gifts anyone will like:

1.Body Lotion – winter is the season of dry skin, thus prompting everyone to use body lotion. Bath and Body Works usually has some great gifts for $10 and below.

2.Gift cards – especially the VISA ones. You can never go wrong with a gift card because it will always be used and they never expire.

3.A scarf and glove set – winter is cold and everyone could use the layers. Scarves and gloves not only keep you warm, but are fashionable as well. There are sets for men and women so everyone has the chance to be warm for the winter.

4.Movie tickets – the movies are expensive, with $11 a ticket per individual you can practically get a meal for that amount.  Plus there’s usually something good playing and chances are there’s a movie they’ll really want to see sooner or later. Tickets never expire either so they can use them when they like.

5.Speakers- because everyone nowadays has some sort of sound producing source whether it’s a mobile device or something stationary like a television. They don’t even have to be expensive speakers because there are good quality ones for $20 and below. There’s also some nice phone chargers for $20 and below because you can never have enough chargers whether they are for work, home, or even your car.

I wound up buying another gift that a majority of people would like: candy. I bought a simple Ghiradelli package for a couple I didn’t know all that well, but they were friendly at my workplace. It’s Christmas and well, why not? It was only $5 and they ate it up.

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So tell me, what’s your go to last minute Christmas gift?

Tips for Black Friday Shopping

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Some of you may be sitting down tomorrow night to enjoy a festive meal that someone slaved over. Others may be taking to the stores with hopes of scoring some sweet pre-Black Friday deals. Here’s some tips for those shoppers looking for pre-Black Friday Deals:

 1.Patience

The lines will be out to sea because everyone will be out on Thanksgiving. Everyone loves a good deal especially with the holidays around the corner. Knowing this, you must be patient. Yelling and getting into fights won’t solve anything and will rather prolong your time in store and line. 

2. Kindness Goes a Long Way

Store management workers are possibly the most stressed during the pre-Black Friday and Black Friday deals. They have to endure a ton of things like rude customers, long lines, possibly no breaks, and twelve hour shifts if not more. Show some kindness to the staff by having everything ready for cashiers when it’s your turn to check out, letting them take their time, not yelling or making a scene, and just generally being a good person. Should you do these things, they will be grateful for your kind behavior and it will temporary supply them with some relief and hope that there is still some good people left in this world. 

3. Shop Beforehand

Websites have already posted their Black Friday deals. Most of you might have looked at them by now and might have found something that caught your eye. If you know what it is you want, go directly to where that item would be located or simply purchase it online to save yourself the hassle. Speaking of shopping online….

4. Wait for Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday is the advanced birth child of Black Friday. Falling on the Monday after Black Friday, it allows those who missed the in-store deals to still snatch them online. Personally, I enjoy Cyber Monday over Black Friday because you can still get the deals Black Friday offered, you can utilize more coupons to get a better outcome (most coupon codes can be found just by browsing the net), you don’t have to contend with the traffic and crowds, and you can also take your time while shopping as opposed to feeling rushed like you would in store. The only downside to Cyber Monday is the possibility of your device freezing up, but most websites will save your order and discounts. That way if you are somehow disconnected, you can return at a later time that day to finish what you started.

5. Eat Well

You’re going to be in the stores extended hours of time so you might as well snack on something. Bring some healthy snacks to shake off the start of the holiday weight and to keep you energized. This will also help ward off crankiness and irritation. Also be sure to eat well before venturing out into the throng to avoid the same side effects.

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So tell me, do you go out on Black Friday?