Hey Guys!
⭐Welcome to Blogmas Day Twenty⭐
Sorry for being two days behind schedule I've had a few Christmas parties so I haven't had the time to catch up. But I'll be back on schedule tomorrow ❣
When it comes to shopping in the Christmas sales it can become very stressful trying to find what's on your wishlist, finding the best prices and wading through crowds of people doing their Christmas/ Boxing Day shopping. So, Hannah and I have got some tips and tricks on how to survive the Christmas/Boxing Day sales! This post is a collaboration with Hannah (from Hannah's Bookshelf) so make sure to go over to her blog to check out her sales tips and all her Blogmas posts. Head over to her blog here.
Tips and Tricks
Give yourself plenty of time:
The worst thing about shopping when you are on a tight schedule is you don't get enough time to look around properly and end up making rash decisions to buy everything on your list. The best thing is to go early and give yourself plenty of time, maybe having a break for lunch and a drink in between. Then you can take your time in each shop and you can enjoy it instead of stressing yourself out by running around everywhere trying to get everything. Make a plan of what time you want to start and what time you want to head home for so you know you are giving yourself enough time. Like Hannah said start early to beat the rush!
Write a list of what you are looking for:
The worst mistake I have made is not writing a wish list/shopping list before going shopping. So I end up not staying focused and looking at things I really don't need to buy, which leads to probably wasting my money buying things I really don't need. Therefore, make a list of everything you need to buy for people or yourself and put the most important at the top.
Look at the price, not the saving:
When you look at how much money you are saving on an item don't let that be the reason you chose to buy it, look how much the product is priced at originally and see whether the reduced price is worth it or whether it would be best looking elsewhere. Sometimes when you see 25% or 30% off it looks like a great sale but when you actually look at the original price it isn't actually a good deal at all and is worth looking elsewhere!
Check which retailers are selling the same product so you know where to shop around:
After doing your wish list/shopping list it's best to check which retailers are doing the items you are looking for prior to your shopping trip so you know which shops are going to be the best for grabbing a deal. But also if you can't find a good deal in the physical shop then you know there may be a better sale online and you can get it delivered instead! Sometimes it is worth looking at both online and in-store to see where you'll save the most money.
Be sensible with how much you are buying:
When it comes to shopping in the sales it is easy to get carried away and buying anything on sale without properly assessing whether you actually need it. So set yourself a limit with how much you want to spend and don't go over your budget. Also, don't buy so much that you can't carry everything. It is easy to keep buying and buying but realistically how much can you really carry home and not break your fingers. You can always go back a few days later!
Make sure to take your loyalty cards and student cards:
When shopping in the sales don't forget to take all of your loyalty cards and your student card (if you are in university) in your purse so least you'll get all the benefits, points AND half priced items! I got a black dress for £13 after 50% off and then got an additional 10% off as I had my students card with me. By having your loyalty card on hand you can occasionally get double points and discounts using your student discount!
Make sure to take your loyalty cards and student cards:
When shopping in the sales don't forget to take all of your loyalty cards and your student card (if you are in university) in your purse so least you'll get all the benefits, points AND half priced items! I got a black dress for £13 after 50% off and then got an additional 10% off as I had my students card with me. By having your loyalty card on hand you can occasionally get double points and discounts using your student discount!
Have you made the most of the Christmas sales? If not save these tips and tricks for the Boxing Day sales! Let Hannah and I know how you got on!
See you later for Blogmas Day Twenty One where I'll be detailing my Christmas Eve plans for this year ❤
Amy x
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