·        how much is it worth it to not deal with crowds?
·        shop through catalogs whenever possible
·        use online stores to save time and stress
·        be careful about paying too much for shipping and convenience
·        plan ahead to avoid last-minute shipping fees

·        keep all of your gift-giving supplies in one place
·        set up gift center nearest the point where you normally wrap gifts
·        set up a long under-bed box for rolled wrapping paper
·        set up smaller tubs for tags, bows, ribbon, etc.
·        be sure to include scissors, tape, and a pen
·        also store the gifts you plan to give in the same place
·        set up one storage tub for “kid gifts” and another for “adult gifts”
·        make sure to include a flat surface for wrapping
 

·        huge shopping lists create a strain on your wallet and time
·        give just one gift to each person on your list
·        have each person draw one name and give only that one gift
·        buy gifts only for the kids in your extended family
·        buy many of the same item to give to several people on your list

·        pay attention to items people mention they want
·        keep a running “wish list” of gift ideas for each person in your life
·        cross off each gift as you give it or know they have received it

• use this as your shopping list as the holiday season begins

Content provided by OnlineOrganizing.com — offering “a world of organizing solutions!” Visit www.onlineorganizing.com for organizing products, free tips, a speakers bureau, get a referral for a Professional Organizer near you, or get some help starting and running your own organizing business.  http://www.onlineorganizing.com/   

We have just replenished our handmade collage pendants. Some of our BEST SELLERS like the Wine Queen, Sweet Tooth, Wild Woman II and Junk Queen Fairy Pendants are back in stock, along with lots of others. These make great little Just Because gifts, as well as cute little stocking stuffers (stash them away for a Christmas surprise). Perfect for a girlfriend! Find the one that fits a dear friend, sister, mom - we have a terrific selection of these wonderful pendant necklaces. Great teacher gift too!