I don't like crowds and I certainly don't like to go over my budget so early in my married life I worked out a system for Christmas shopping. It has never changed. It works for me now at aged 73 as well as it did at age 20.
First I decide on a budget. For many years we had very little money so it was important to keep within the budget. Next I made a list and thought long and hard about some clever gifts that would be within my limits. Starting in September, I started looking for gifts, an hour here and an hour there but never with any stress or anxiety. I kept my list in my purse and kept track of the purchases. When the Christmas season rolls around, all my gifts have been purchased. It is a simple system. All I must do is to plan ahead.
My observation is that often too much money is spent on gifts that are purchased just because a gift must be opened. In my life, that can not happen. I am obnoxious in my organization but it pays off. I can enjoy the Christmas season with out any pressure to go shopping!!
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