You can do similar with Christmas presents

You can do similar with Christmas presents When planning for Christmas, many people start with the hope Christmas card list and it is always a good idea to have this planned well in advance, taking into account last posting dates. The best way to go about preparing your Christmas card list is to make yourself a warm drink, grab a notepad and pen and jot down the names of everyone you need to send out cards to.

If necessary, and you still have them stashed in the attic, look at the cards you received the previous year and add any names to the list you forgot. Do the same for other family members, and once complete you’ll know how many cards you have to buy, and will also have a rough idea of the postage cost. Make sure that you have some spare cards, as there is always the likelihood that you will still forget someone until their card lands on your door mat.

You can do similar with Christmas presents. Decide in advance who will be receiving gifts and set aside a budget to cover purchases. Take a look online and in catalogues to get ideas of the hope best prices and take advantage of any offers early to ensure you don’t miss out. You’ll also have an idea of how much wrapping you’ll need.