Tips for Last Minute Holiday Shoppers
Some people are experts at the Holiday shopping. They start shopping for Christmas at the beginning of the New Year, searching for deals year-round. They hide away gifts in closets and attics, ready for the holidays well in advance.
On the other extreme, there are those who do not enjoy shopping. They wake up a week before Christmas, realize they have nothing for their sweetheart, and start to panic. If you usually find yourself in this camp, we have a few tips to help you.
If you have a week before the holiday get-togethers, try these options:
- Shop at Department stores offering extended sales
Because of the Pandemic, many stores want to avoid the usual holiday rush on Black Friday. Stores like Target, Best Buy and Walmart are offering extended sales events starting now and lasting until the Holidays. This gives you the opportunity to shop the last week before Christmas and still get comparable Black Friday prices. Check the stores’ website for specific details.
- Gift basket of small items
Buy small gifts like perfume, candles, envelopes of hot cocoa, a journal, whatever you think the gift recipient may enjoy, and put those items into a small decorative basket or box.
If you’ve only got a few hours left before the holiday, try these options:
- Give a subscription box
Subscription boxes are an easy gift to purchase that continues giving year-round. There are a variety of subscriptions services to choose from. You can give your loved one new clothes each month with Stitch Fix, Trunk Club, and ThredUp, for example. Other subscriptions deliver toys, arts and science projects, and books each month.
- Give a membership
Pay for a year’s membership to Amazon Prime, or a few months of Netflix, a wine club, or a coffee of the month club.
- Give a Gift Card
These are available at most retail outlets, particularly the big chains. You can get them for specific restaurants or stores, or simply purchase a Visa Gift card with a fixed amount loaded on to it to be used anywhere Visa is accepted.
If you need any financial assistance for any of your holiday needs, apply for Fort Worth Community Credit Union’s Holiday Fast Cash Loan. Apply online or call today for more details (817)-835-5000.