How to Christmas Shop Year Round

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: During the current holidays

   You can pick up some great bargains at after holiday sales.
   
   Just be sure it is something that will not be outdated by next year. , If you want to be really efficient, wrap each gift and tag it as they are purchased! , (Manicure sets, hand lotion, etc make great gifts for co workers, members of professional organizations, etc). , When you see something great on sale, think of different ways it can be used.
   
   Sometimes you can get great deals on sets of things that can be used individually as gifts. (Dessert dishes can be used with greenery as centerpieces, used as candle holders...) Those nice red candy dishes and candle holders from the Valentine's Day sale, could also be used as Christmas or 4th of July decorations or hostess gifts. , A large tote or cardboard box with a clipboard for your list is ideal.
   
   A hall closet or under a bed in the guest room makes it easy to check your list and store your gifts. , Every gift you can cross off the list throughout the year is one less expense or stress when the holiday rolls around. ,
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   Step 2: make as detailed a list as possible of everyone you would like to buy a gift for (family

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   Step 3: friends

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   Step 4: co workers

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   Step 5: Divide the list according to the cost or type (or both) of gift you would like to give.

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   Step 6: Start shopping for next year the day or week after the holiday.

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   Step 7: As you purchase gifts

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   Step 8: assign each to a person on your list.

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   Step 9: Buy in bulk where possible for groups of people.

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    Step 10: Keep an open mind!

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    Step 11: Keep your list and purchased gift items in a central location.

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    Step 12: Don't get discouraged!

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    Step 13: In a year or two

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    Step 14: you will wonder how you ever did it all at one time!

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