So where are you with your Holiday Shopping?
I have a few things, but really need to get organized! Several customers this past week are almost done, but so many are still in the reconnaissance stage. After more years than I want to think about working in retail, I have a few "gift shopping tips" to pass on:
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Make a List. You don't need to list what you plan to buy - that takes some of the serendipity away from shopping - but a list of recipients.
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Focus on One Person at a Time. It's really hard to find just the right gift for someone when you're looking for several people at once. Know that you are coming into Crackerjack, for instance, to look for your sister, two friends, and a co-worker. But then just focus on one at a time, even if it means going around the store four times (another advantage of shopping small!)
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Review Your List Before Leaving the Store. You've located gifts for those you thought you would find. Now that you've seen everything in the store, is there anyone else you can take care of?
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Don't Forget Host/Hostess Gifts. How many times have you run in somewhere on your way to an event to grab a hostess gift? Save the hassle and choose a couple things now to have on hand.
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Remember the Stocking Stuffers. I think there is nothing harder than going out shopping for stocking stuffers! I try to be on the lookout all season long, and pick things up as I go.
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Let Us Do the Wrapping. We offer complimentary boxes and ribbon on items over $15.00. You can add paper, too, for a small fee. Your gifts are then ready to present!
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Keep a Record. I have a soft cover blank book for just this purpose. Every year I list who I need to buy for, what I purchased, and I check them off as I wrap them and mail them. This has been so helpful from year to year. Have you ever had the sneaking suspicion you've bought the same item for someone that you gave them last year?
