price adjustment

In the p a s t  I have re-gifted some things given to me to give to others.  Most of the time the re-gifting was because they would not benefit me and I knew people that could use them.  Is that a faux pas?  If so, I’m still guilty.  :robothappy:

You can always look at products a person has favorited on HSN :smileywink:

Social Media! I use Pinterest to keep gift ideas organized. If people I’m buying gifts for have boards I look at those, sometimes even their Twitter and Facebook feeds sparks a good idea!!

Instead of buying expensive decorations, I buy cheap wrapping paper, ribbons, and bows, and wrap up all my pictures in the house into presents on the walls!:smileyvery-happy:

I finish all of my major shopping before the start of December, so all that’s left are smaller items or last minute extra gifts! Such a relief to not have to go to the store during the crazy time! 

Make a list and plan in advance! Online shopping on HSN always saves time, which I love when the holidays get busy! 

I buy my big ticket items early with Flexpay – that way they are out of the way and almost paid off by Christmas!

i also shop ALL YEAR ROUND!!!:heart:  i like to do most of my shopping online. i find that this gives me the most choices and options AND i can go at my own pace. like most human beings, i do not like to feel restricted yet i do love a bargain. also, i must admit that i do enjoy a stroll or two through the mall around thanksgiving- just for flava and if i am up to it. i kind of like to feel the holiday pulse of other shoppers. but, caution, this only works if i am NOT stressed. i also, LOVE to shop the DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS!! even if i don’t need anything, i hit up my favorite stores for ultimate clearance opportunities. here’s an ultimate confession: my favorite store to go to after christmas day is my local bed bath and beyond. they carry a lot of gorgeous seasonal items including italian food products at drastically reduced prices. last year, my mom and i found a lot of authentic paluani brand baked good items. the expiration date was not until june 2016. that meant my family and i had a full 6 months to enjoy the goodies. needless to say, they were gone much, much sooner. just love it!!! xoxo  psandbtw, i do have one caution- gift cards!!!! :heart: :heart:PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THE GIFT CARDS YOU ARE ABOUT TO PURCHASE DO NOT HAVE ACTIVATION FEES!!!!:heart:sometimes, you may purchase a $25 value gift card- but it may have a $5 activation fee. which means that the gift card value then drops to $20 instead of $25, for example. i know that most people work hard for their money AND that they would like to give a great impression to the gift recipient- who wouldn’t?? no one wants to be disappointed. :heart:SO, PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE PURCHASING GIFT CARDS!!!:heart: this will save a lot of heartache later on. love you all :heart:and happy holidays!!!:heart: :heart:xoxo:heart:

I stay OUT of malls and stores

I wish I had some hacks.
But instead, I just do everything last minute and stress until the day of, then “Thank God I made it!”

I shop all year long and put things away so it won’t be such a burden during the holidays. I shop online as much as possible and that helps to. I buy my cards, wrapping paper, etc. after Christmas and put it away for the following year.

Since slaving in a kitchen is not my cuppa, my Holiday Hack is making reservations at our favourite restaurants for Thanksgiving and Christmas… made ’em last week. Now, I can relax, decorate, shop ’til I drop and, on said days, get all gussied-up to go out and rejoice with the world!

Okay, okay… I do admit to making Pumpkin Chiffon Pie for Thanksgiving and from-scratch Eggnog for Christmas. But that’s ALL I’m willing to do in the kitchen for the holidays! *lol*