Last-minute Christmas shopping tips & ideas

Last-minute Christmas shopping won’t be as bad as you fear as long as you keep a few things in mind. Keep on reading to learn more!

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Make a list, and not in your head – It’ll be hectic out there and you’ll want to stay on track.

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This is about others, NOT you

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Go early, go late or (cough, cough) take a sick day

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Something special

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