Sometimes, it can feel like you just celebrated Christmas, and all of a sudden, it’s here again. Once Halloween gets here, the holiday shopping crowds can not only be a hassle, but they could be buying up the exact items that are on your Christmas list. It’s a given that you probably won’t be able to find that perfect magical gift for Harry Potter fans at the last minute, but there are a few tips you can implement to help ensure that you are as ready as you can be when Christmas shows up again. Tips to Plan Ahead for Christmas Gifts 1. Make a Master List If you’re the type of person who takes the time to organize your gift wrap but does your shopping without a detailed list, you could end up in a bind come Christmas time. In order to keep everything organized, you should make a list of everyone’s names that you plan on buying gifts for this year. In another column, you can list out potential gift ideas, and in a third, you can put anything they specifically asked for. This can help you stay within budget and give you a constantly updated list of what you have already purchased and who you still need stuff for. 2. Be Subtle Since you likely don’t want them to know that you’re getting them custom Christmas gifts or other goodies, you need to be a little sly. As opposed to waiting until Christmas is around the
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