It’s Time to Start Planning Your Christmas Shopping

It’s that time of year again! The holidays are just around the corner and that means it’s time to start planning your Christmas shopping!

This year, don’t wait until the last minute to find the perfect gifts for your loved ones. Instead, take some time to plan ahead and shop early. That way, you can relax and enjoy the holiday season stress-free.

Being organised and planning your shopping list now can make your life a whole lot easier. Alongside making Christmas a little more budget friendly!

November sees a host of sales, including the world renowned Black Friday sales, where gifts can be purchased at a much lower cost. Online shopping now also avoids the typical Christmas rush. Meaning the things you want to buy are less likely to be sold out and you avoid the crowds.

Plus, you can benefit from free shopping options from many companies, rather than having to fork out extra for last minute next day delivery! So, what are some key gifts you might want to keep an eye out for? Here are a few suggestions to help you start planning your Christmas shopping!

Fun Bendy Light from Wicked Uncle.

Christmas gift ideas for younger girls

Stocking filler gifts are great to gift younger girls and the Bendy Light from Wicked Uncle featured above is ideal! It is rather cute and is a great desktop accessory with a purpose… to provide light!

We have all read our favourite books under the covers when we should have been sleeping, the bendy nature of the light makes it great to position around reading books!

The 9cm poseable legs will grab, cling, dangle and attach to anything. The deal swivels all the way round and a simple click of the back of the creature’s head will turn the light on and off. Priced at a very reasonable £9.95, this is a just one of many brilliant children’s presents from Wicked Uncle!

Kids Against Humanity game start planning your Christmas shopping.

Gift inspiration for older girls

It can be really hard to buy presents for teenage girls, they tend to have everything, especially technology related items. Games are a great way to get the whole family together and have lots of fun and what better game than Kids Against Humanity from Wicked Uncle?

A more PG take on the original Cards Against Humanity, it is suitable for children aged 10 years and above. With 600 cards providing lots of age-appropriate toilet humour and funny innuendos for adults, it can be enjoyed by the whole family over the festive season. Priced at £20, this is a must have game for any collection!

Subscription gifts that last beyond Christmas

If you want a gift that will last all year long, you could consider a subscription. Subscription box gifts will see you pay the full amount up front, or agree to paying in monthly instalments, for something that will be delivered to your loved one each month throughout the rest of the year.

Popular subscription gifts include magazines, tea subscriptions, beauty subscriptions, snack subscriptions and more. You can even get pet subscription boxes for your favourite four legged friend!

Cranes Liqueur Cranberry and Blood Orange

Food and drink gift sets

Christmas festivities often revolve around yummy treats, so food and drinks really can make a wonderful addition to anyone’s gifts. Generally speaking, the best foodie gift will depend on the recipient.

If you know a coffee lover, why not consider coffee gift packs or a special coffee mug. Buying presents for a vegan friend? You could create or find a vegan gift hamper that’s bound to go down a treat. If you know someone who likes a particular type of chocolate, many companies are offering customised and personalised packaging.

Often with the recipient’s name printed on it to make it more special. Alcohol is such an easy gift to give and there are so many wonderful gift sets available at this time of year. Why not check out the Crane’s Liqueur review and giveaway to win a bottle to either enjoy or gift this year!

Fun gadgets for techy people

If you have a techy person in your life, chances are they would like some sort of gadget for Christmas. Now, this is an area to keep a particularly close eye on in the lead up to Black Friday.

Tech and gadgets tend to get massive discounts over this period, so you could bag yourself a real bargain! Whether that’s something big like a TV or something smaller like a Kindle.

Should you give appliances at Christmas

Appliances are another Black Friday favourite – and they also tend to go down a storm when received. Think of fun appliances that people might not buy for themselves but would really appreciate.

An at home coffee machine, a stand mixer, a pressure cooker, cordless vacuum cleaner or something similar.

What to do when gifting clothes

Clothes and accessories could make a great gift this year. Just make sure to keep the gift receipt, as you can never be 100% sure about sizing or tastes. This will allow your loved one to exchange or return the item if it doesn’t fit or doesn’t suit them.

These are just a few suggestions to get the ball rolling when it comes to planning Christmas gifts this year. Hopefully, this inspiration will come in useful when buying Christmas gifts for loved ones!

Final thoughts on how to plan your Christmas shopping

The tips featured above will help you plan your Christmas shopping and make the holiday season less stressful.

By starting early, making a list, setting a budget, and knowing when to shop, you can take the hassle out of finding the perfect gifts for your loved ones. So get out there and enjoy the season!

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6 thoughts on “It’s Time to Start Planning Your Christmas Shopping”

  1. I do need to start planning for my Christmas shopping as I am way behind! Some fabulous gift ideas here, do like the idea of a subscription gift for family this year

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  2. Subscription gifts are such a good idea as they give back for longer. I do shopping throughout the year when I see things and I have a list of a few things I know I want to look out for around Black Friday x

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  3. I’m well into my shopping. I am still looking for a few more things for the kids and my husband. The liqueur sounds great. I’d get that for me. I can enjoy it when wrapping up gifts at night so the kids don’t see, if the husband leaves me any that is, lol.

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  4. Christmas will be here before we know it, loving the suggestions here I have all ages to buy for so found this very helpful. I am after gadgets this year as want an air fryer

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