You don’t need to go to the store, pick out a $20 box of 8 holiday cards, think of something festive to write, find all your addresses, sign and seal envelopes, get stamps and find a post office drop-box, either. Now that you know the people getting cards, it’s time to get that done. Now that you have everything sorted, you’ll have a reference if you see a smoking Black Friday deal or need to start saving pronto. Set a budget and allocate amounts for your tip list and gift list. Now, organize and decide who just gets a card, who gets a tip and who gets a personalized gift. Think about the people who’ll really appreciate holiday tips: mailmen, apartment handymen, bosses, colleagues who did you a solid, neighbors who helped you out, friends you’ve been neglecting, all the family members you will see at the holiday parties and so on. Take the time now, before you’re hazy with eggnog, and take inventory of everyone you would give a gift to if money were no object. Then you’ll look suave and have a go-to favor in a pinch. Look up your favorite wine and visit their homepage to see if they have a promotion or take advantage of a local store special. Don’t be that person running around the grocery store trying to find vino that isn’t embarrassing yet doesn’t break your wallet. There are so many invites, functions and last minute gifts that can catch you by surprise. Have you noticed lately that you have gotten wine specials sent in the mail or online? There is a reason for that, and you should take advantage of a good deal if you see it. BUT, you can sway the odds and be the champion of December with a handful of preventative measures. There is no better time to prove that than right now, as while the holidays can be the best of times, they can also be wrought with terror if you aren’t ready for them. Always remember the Five Ps of Success: Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance.
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