Avoiding the same mistakes

Now that the crazy festive period is almost over, perhaps it’s time to step back and reflect on what we could have done better so as to avoid the same mistakes next year. For most people, December is the busiest month of the entire year. If you have a large family and lots of friends, you may find that you simply have too much to do. This post is meant to help you to think of ways that you can avoid crowds, stress, and debt in December. The first thing that you have to remember is that the sooner you start thinking about Christmas shopping, the sooner it will be over. Some clever people actually start thinking about it as soon as the previous Christmas is over. Things such as Christmas cards, wrapping paper and gift tags are often dramatically reduced in price around January, and this is a good chance to start stocking up on the generic items that you need for Christmas every year. If you see a particularly good offer on cards for example then it makes sense to pick them up in bulk, as you know that it’s something that you’re always going to be able to use. Next, you should note that it is of great importance to make a list of everything that you’re going to need. Write a list of...