I think I got too excited.
We are now just in the last half of the -ber months and I'm practically done with Christmas shopping (the other gifts are still a work in progress).. Truth to tell I'm done with the wrapping of these presents too.. and I saved a few pesos while I was at it!
Here are some tips to get your shopping done early and save a little money :)
- Keep your old gift list handy (upload it to google docs spreadsheet if you want).
- Starting saving as early as August for Christmas shopping money.
- Take advantage of the mid-year and the last quarter sale in the malls/ shops.
- Shop early in places like 168 and Divi mall (or where you can get great deals for piece/ bulk purchases) before an increase in prices and human traffic happen.
- To save on wrapping paper, I used old (3year old) magazines and craft paper as my wrapping paper of choice.
Now those gifts, I've done wrapping, are now residing in my closet til december :)
What are your tips to get Christmas shopping done early while saving a little money?
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