This is a repost of our blog in November 2022, because we think it’s worth repeating. Part 2 will be next week.
It’s all about making lists. So get a pen and paper ready, or a note section on your mobile phone and make some lists.
Make a list of all of those presents you want to buy, and who for. If you haven’t started ordering yet, we recommend doing so right away! Leaving anything to the last minute is always stressful. Mark off when you have bought something, and if you need to go to a shop, put a diary note to go to the exact shop, or to go on a browsing trip, so it doesn’t get forgotten.
Once you’ve ordered a present online, make a note of where you ordered it from, how they are sending it, and when you expect it to arrive. Also keep a folder in your emails for all of the email order confirmations. Then you can follow up if it doesn’t arrive when you’re expecting it to.
Check last posting dates https://www.royalmail.com/christmas/last-posting-dates to make sure you won’t miss it if you are sending internationally.
Make a time to wrap presents and write cards. Again, put this in your diary. Put Post-its on the front of envelopes of any cards of people you are going to see in person, with the date you’ll see them and put them in order by the front door, so you can take them with you when you are seeing them.
Do the same with presents, so you can save on postage.
If you need to post presents, try to go to the post office first thing in the morning and not on a Saturday, to avoid lengthy queues.
We help our clients buy, wrap and post presents and cards. Don’t leave it to the last minute, get in touch if you would like help.
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