100 Days to Christmas » shopping http://100daystochristmas.com A daily dose of inspiration & motivation for the busy holiday season. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:01:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Black Friday http://100daystochristmas.com/2011/11/25/black-friday/ http://100daystochristmas.com/2011/11/25/black-friday/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:01:57 +0000 listmama http://100daystochristmas.com/?p=2166 While many will be up at 3:30 a.m. to stand in line for the early store opening times of Black Friday, I will be sleeping away until my usual wake time. I am usually done with my Christmas shopping by Thanksgiving, and while the pull of the deep sales is very tempting, I cannot bear [...]]]> 30 daysWhile many will be up at 3:30 a.m. to stand in line for the early store opening times of Black Friday, I will be sleeping away until my usual wake time. I am usually done with my Christmas shopping by Thanksgiving, and while the pull of the deep sales is very tempting, I cannot bear to go elbow-to-elbow with so many shoppers. I do realize, however, that for many people, shopping the day after Thanksgiving is as much a part of tradition as anything else.

Countdown to ChristmasThe Countdown to Christmas Challenge for today is to shop hard, if that is your thing. Also, take advantage of the day and put away the remnants of your fall and Thanksgiving décor into well- marked boxes or tubs.

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Are you a Black Friday shopper? Do you get up early or do you prefer to shop online on this day? Visit the 100 Days to Christmas Facebook page and let us know.

]]> http://100daystochristmas.com/2011/11/25/black-friday/feed/ 1 Shop-from-Home Day http://100daystochristmas.com/2011/09/22/shop-from-home-day/ http://100daystochristmas.com/2011/09/22/shop-from-home-day/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:01:32 +0000 listmama http://100daystochristmas.com/?p=1719 You may have already begun receiving those beautiful little catalogs jam-packed with holiday trinkets, toys, decor, and anything else you might want or need for the holidays. You are hereby granted permission to do Christmas window shopping – from home!

The Countdown to Christmas Challenge for today is to leaf through your holiday planner and [...]]]> 94 daysYou may have already begun receiving those beautiful little catalogs jam-packed with holiday trinkets, toys, decor, and anything else you might want or need for the holidays. You are hereby granted permission to do Christmas window shopping – from home!

Countdown to ChristmasThe Countdown to Christmas Challenge for today is to leaf through your holiday planner and find the gift budget you created. Scour your catalogs for ideas for the remainder of your gift-buying, while staying within the confines of your budgetary limits. If you’ve opted out of catalog mailings, then make a list of your favorite places to shop and begin to browse their websites. My favorite guide for shopping for my family is the following poem*:

Something They Want,
Something They Need,
Something to Wear,
And Something to Read.

* Available as a download in the 100 Days to Christmas 2011 eBook.  Members to ListPlanIt.com can print or download Gift List C in Holidays & Occasions as a guide for your holiday/birthday shopping.

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