Christmas Day is exactly 10 weeks away. While you probably have National Day on your mind, it’s not too early to start shopping and planning for Christmas. In fact, getting a head start on the holiday season can help you save money and keep on track with your gift budget.
Here
are 5 Ways to Get Ready for Christmas
in October:-
1 - Create a gift list
First, decide to whom you’re giving gifts. Immediate family is obvious, but don’t forget others like teachers and co-workers, even if their gift is just something small.
Now that you know who, you can start working on the what. The key to giving thoughtful gifts is being observant. Pay attention to family and friends' interests and needs. When you notice something that inspires a gift idea, jot it down on your list, so you don’t forget.
2 - Set a budget
Once you know how many gifts you need, you can decide how much to spend. For this, you’ll need to look at your income and monthly expenses and determine how much you can spend on gifts
Once you have the big number for your budget, decide how much you want to spend on each person on your list. This prevents you from blowing the whole budget on a few people before you have a chance to shop for everyone.
And remember, a bigger gift isn’t always better. A small, thoughtful gift can have just as much meaning. #ShopRayneau for your gifts this year.
3 - Start saving cash
The other step you can take once you establish a budget is to start saving and putting money for gifts aside. If you can put away just $40 a week for the next 10 weeks, you’ll have $400 the week before Christmas. That’s a decent-sized chunk of money to take to the store. Obviously, some folks can save a little more each week and some less. The point is, that it’s not too late to start saving for Christmas.
4 - Take advantage of sales now
If you have your Christmas cash available already, you don’t need to wait for month-end November to take advantage of sales and discount prices. Most stores aren’t waiting for November either to offer low prices. When you see a good deal in October, don’t pass on it just because it’s not really Christmas shopping season yet. Start thinking of the Christmas shopping season as all year! Keep checking our Facebook page for offers.
5 - Shop early for décor items,
Decorations items for Christmas go like hot cakes since shop retailers, and homeowners buy these to start their early décorations. Start shopping for décor supplies from Navita Designs now at our Vide Bouteille branch.
Find:-
- Christmas trees up to 12ft
- Pre-lit trees
- Nativity sets
- Wreaths & wreath rings
- Figurines like penguins, elves, and snowmen up to 4ft
- Camels
- Reindeer and sleighs up to 5 ft.
- Standing Santa Clause up to 5 ft,
- Nutcrackers and soldiers up to 6ft
Plus other large commercial décor.
You don’t want to find yourself furiously shopping for the best decor during the week before Christmas.
Plan early, then visit Rayneau stores conveniently located in Corinth 450-7247, Vide Bouteille 450-7246, Monchy 450-7248, or Babonneau 450-5759. We are well-stocked to handle all your preparation ideas for the Holidays.
A little planning ahead in October will help make your Christmas season merry and bright!
Let the Christmas countdown begin!
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