Stress Free Holiday Planning

We are now officially in the holiday season. People are preparing for Thanksgiving gatherings, shopping for Christmas gifts and decorating their homes insider and out. The holidays represent different things for different people. One thing for sure is we all like to spend time with family and friends as well as give gifts to those that are a big part of our lives. Whether big or small, gifts should come from the heart. It’s not about how many gifts you open or the size of the package. You work hard for your money so why not purchase gifts that the recipient will enjoy rather than something they will end up storing in a closet. It’s important to have a budget and practice a little self-control.

Something we are all guilty of is to buying too many gifts for people on our list. The temptation is there as the local and online merchants are marketing more and more merchandise. If you are overwhelmed with the thought of even beginning your gift shopping you are not alone!

Here are some ideas for your holiday gift list, grandparents, parents, children, spouses, friends, co-workers etc.

• Gift certificate to their favorite restaurant
• Photograph Memories Book
• Gift certificate to your local stage theatre production
• Gift certificate to a music concert
• Family day excursion
• Movie Day
• Family Vacations
• Home Dinner Invitation
• Magazine Subscriptions
• Concert Tickets
• Tickets to a baseball, football, hockey or other favorite sports game
• Great for children- Pay for guitar, dance, piano, art, gymnastics, karate or ski lessons
• Perfect for college students- Gift cards for their local grocery store, restaurants, gas cards, laundry money, a portable electronic device charger.
• Neighbors and friends. Baked cookies or breads, a favorite bottle of wine, plan a homemade dinner/game night at your home.
• Co-Workers- Give a lunch out to their favorite restaurant, coffee gift cards, Barnes & Noble gift card or Amazon gift card.

The Gift of Time is the perfect gift for someone that is hard to buy for. If you have someone on your Christmas list that does not need material gifts though could use a gift that could help free up some of their time or an aging parent that needs some in home assistance, a gift certificate is a gift would be appreciated. Here is a little something to get you started in the right direction for planning your holidays. Be sure to visit our website to download our seasonal holiday planning guide. Our gift to you!