*This is a collaborative post*
With everything going on with coronavirus, staying home and away from crowded places is essential, especially as the UK are going into another lockdown. Thankfully we can still prepare for the upcoming holiday because we have so many
online resources, shops and platforms that can help us get Christmas shopping done without leaving the house.
Here are ways you can successfully do your Christmas shopping online:
Buy local unique products
When it comes to choosing what to get your loved ones for Christmas, consider local unique products to give them something they couldn’t easily find elsewhere. For example, if you have a family member who loves handbags, a beautiful high-quality bag from local artisans makes for a great gift! You can find gorgeous Italian leather handbags online at websites such as Mirta.
Make a list
First things first, make yourself a list! Write out all your gift ideas for everyone you want to gift something to so that you have direction for your shopping. Get as specific as you want here and try to remember any and all details that your loved ones have given you throughout the year. This will help make sure you get everyone something special and also help you to avoid
overspending.
Speaking of overspending…
Set a budget
In addition to a list, a budget is crucial! Online shopping can easily lead to overspending if you’re not careful because you aren’t getting that instant gratification of your purchase, but rather just putting in your details and then waiting your items to arrive. So set your budget and keep track of your purchases so that you stay on budget.
Order early
Start early with your Christmas shopping to avoid holiday shopping stress and help to make sure you get all the items you want to get for your loved ones. Get those orders in to not only check something off your list, but also to help ensure that your items arrive with plenty of time to spare. Many items are facing delayed shipping right now due to coronavirus, so ordering early helps to eliminate that fear of your items arriving in time for Christmas!
Compare prices
A major benefit of online shopping is that you can compare prices for the same (or similar) item all online. Check out different websites and competitors to help make sure you get the best price for your items.
Search for coupons
As you are shopping online, search for coupons as well! Many brands or businesses have holiday specials with coupons directly, or if you are a rewards/loyalty member you might have additional coupons available to you.
Do you have any other tips to add? Will you be favouring online shopping this year?
