So it's possible that at this point you are starting to feel a little desperate about next week, its not so much the actual day, which can be stressful enough. It's the run up and the count down, that just seems to compound everything. Every time you turn around somebody is telling you how many shopping days you have left or another thing they'd quite like if you haven't bought anything yet. There's another Christmas card falling onto the door mat from someone you missed off your list or my personal favourite; "I've invited another few people for Christmas lunch, is that ok?" Ah, whole bags of crap! (excuse the language but I'm sure you understand)
So I thought I'd hit you up with a few suggestions to remove some of the inevitable stress.
My first and foremost is use the services provided by stores, if they offer gift wrap, give yourself the luxury of a cup of coffee and leave those delightful elves to sort it out for you. Bless them! Trust me whatever the cost by the time you've bought paper, sellotape and ribbon (if you are so inclined) you've probably saved a bit. There is no shame in having someone else do a time consuming job for you, probably better than you would yourself. The cost varies but there is an argument for hunting out retailers and gifts that have this as a complimentary part of your purchase.
When it comes to the forgotten card, send an e-card. You can even put in a comment about the fact you've decided the planet is more important than an outdated tradition. Although that strongly depends on how much you want to speak to that person again.
Extra presents, they have the option to return what you've bought them and buy what they want after Christmas, thanks to the joy of gift receipts you don't even have to go with them. The sales can be their own little Wonderland, well them and the other 6million people - fun, fun, fun! I would also suggest for the person, well lets be honest man in your life, either a gag gift, www.cafepress.co.uk is amazing, or a charitable donation in their name. (A couple of years ago, tired of my brother's complaints that I never bought him anything good, I bought him Goat fertilizer from Oxfam, ironically one of the most successful gifts ever.)
When it comes to Christmas Dinner, I have 2 recommendations and you have no idea how brilliant they are until you need them. 1 extra bag of potatoes and 1 extra frozen pudding, that goes with ice cream. I assure you with these 2 items you are the proud owner of your own "2 loaves and 5 fish" Christmas miracle!
Let me think, that's the main complaints I've heard so far this year but as always if you need help with anything, just let me know. Good Luck!!
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