Time, is on your side- (12 Months of Christmas Post)

Welcome to October! If you haven't been following along, be sure to catch up on the other 12 Months of Christmas Posts here.

October is a good time to look for those gifts you need to purchase.  You're still beating the rush, you're leaving yourself plenty of time to compare prices and if you need to purchase anything online, you've got a lot of built in time for shipping, delays- anything that might cause you stress on say- December 21st.

If you are looking for custom pieces, say something made by a local artisan or on etsy, you are giving them plenty of time to get an item made, have it proofed, do any last minute changes, etc.

Looking for your purchased items now gives you the opportunity to do price comparisons.  Often you can find comparable or better prices online, saving you time and gas money- why run to four different stores to find that perfect item when you can order them online and have them delivered to you?

Planning ahead and buying online can also help you save money- sites like Ebates are shopping portals that give you cash back, while sites like swagbucks is a search portal that awards you points that can be redeemed for all kinds of perks- amazon gift cards, paypal, etc.

-Kristen