Never take kids Xmas shopping
AVOID PAIN: DON’T COME BACK WITH EMPTY PURSE
Get their wish list, compare prices online and zip in and out.
Christmas shopping doesn’t have to be an experience to recover from. Christmas is almost upon us and some parents are still trying to figure out what to get for the family. The process can be very exhausting, but it does not have to be. Here is a quick guide to make it easier.
Set a budget
We only hope that the family has saved up enough for the festive season. Spending money during this time is effortless. If you haven’t saved up the whole year, then make sure to divide a December budget for the whole family. Allocate one and stick to it. Your January will go so much smoother.
Pick and compare
Stores can be very competitive during Christmas, so choose the best prices by doing some online research beforehand. Think about what you would like to buy and check different stores for the best price. Who knows, you might get gifts at a bargain.
Get a wish list from your kids
Sometimes we think we know what our kids want until we are standing in the middle of the store feeling confused and irritated. Stores have a huge number of toys to choose from. So go prepared. You don’t have to buy everything on their wish list. Getting one gift they wanted is better than getting something they didn’t want.
If you can, buy it online
Make sure you do this way in advance so that it arrives on time. Christmas gift after Christmas doesn’t quite have the same effect.
Online shopping can be very efficient if you are using the right portals.
Avoid those long Christmas queues and simply click and check out.
Avoid taking the kids
It sounds like a fun idea to wear matching outfits and go shopping, but it’s not.
If you want to avoid demands and temper tantrums, leave them at home. Just get that wish list from them, and head on out. Leave the nanny or the older siblings with them. Whatever you do, don’t take them with you or you will come home with an empty bank account and a headache. You’re welcome.