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    Home » Sponsored Post

    Tips For Reducing Holiday Shopping Stress

    Published: Oct 13, 2016 · Modified: Mar 30, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Tips for Reducing Holiday Shopping Stress. It’s never too early to get a jump on your holiday shopping. There are only 72 days until Christmas! That may sound like a lot but in reality, it will be here before we know it! Now is the time to shop for best variety. Plus, you can spread out you're spending over a length of time.

    Have you made your Christmas Shopping List and checked It Twice?

    Early holiday shopping has many benefits: better product selection, easier budgeting, avoids crowds, and perhaps most important - the peace of mind later in the season knowing you’ve made progress (or even finished!) your list while others scramble for last-minute gifts. And who couldn’t use a little less stress around the holidays? My brother-in-law is notorious for shopping last minute and paying hefty shipping fees too!  Don't find yourself in that boat!

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    Early shopping may be more common than people realize. In fact, according to a recent report in USA Today, one million U.S. consumers finish their holiday shopping by September. My goal is to always be 100% done by Halloween. It gives me peace of mind and I can really enjoy the season. If you haven't tried shopping for the holidays all year long, it is something that I suggest you consider.  I start after the holidays for the next season and shop all year long to reduce stress and help with my budget.

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    Tips For Reducing Holiday Shopping Stress:

    Get Organized - Make a list and check it twice. Be sure to include every person that you are shopping for this season including teachers, service industry (dog groomer, pet sitter, tutor etc), family and friends. If you make a detailed list, it will help you when shopping in advance.

    Create a Holiday Binder - I use a three-ring binder that I use to keep organized during the holiday season.  In it keep my shopping list, menu plan and recipes.  This is a great place for me to make notes and keep sizing information for my family too.  It is also where I keep my Christmas Card list.

    Set a budget and stick to it - It is important to create a budget and stick to it.  You want to set the budget per person and make sure that you don't exceed it.  This will not only help you in terms of overspending but also keep you on track while shopping.  If I find a deal for one person, I may be able to spend a little more for another but I am not temped to blow the budget overall by overspending on each person.

    Get a jump start on holiday shopping - Shop early at the Sears Member Bonus Event happening on Sunday, October 16, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. This special event will give Shop Your Way Members exclusive access to the Sears Days Lowest Prices of the Season Sale that doesn’t begin for everyone else until the following weekend.  Shoppers will have the chance to check items off their holiday shopping lists early this season at Sears Member Bonus Event and score some greats deals. You can check it out at Sears.com

    Worried about shopping early and those prices may be lower later in the season?  That is always a concern. However, unique just to this three-hour event and something Sears has never done before.  Sears is introducing the Sears Holiday Guarantee.  When you shop in-store during the Sears Member Bonus Event on Oct. 16, if any item purchased goes lower in the same store between that night and Dec. 24, Sears will automatically credit you the difference back in points, up to a maximum of $100 in points per member. * That includes Black Friday doorbuster pricing! (*Points awarded 1/16/17) You must shop IN-STORE for holiday guarantee.

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    Some of the items on my shopping list:

    Teacher Gift - Crazy Cups Flavored Coffee Single serve cups Variety Pack, $14.24

    Dog Sitter - Laura Scott Women's Pajama Shirt & Pants - Dot, $13.99

    Mom - Creative Motion Industries Tea Pot Metal Clock, $25.99

    Dad - Craftsman 20 pc. 6 pt. Standard and Metric Easy Read ⅜ in. Dr. Socket Wrench Set - $34.91

    Niece - Ladies Pink Dial Roman Bracelet Watch - $19.99

    Nephew - University of Kentucky Wildcats Sweatshirt, $39.99

    Peyton - Soccer Jersey, $19.99

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    Enter to win a $100 Sears Gift Card Giveaway

    Ready to shop for this Holiday Season?  We have a $100 Sears Gift Card to giveaway to (1) lucky Stockpiling Moms winner! The giveaway ends on 10/17/16 at 9:00 am ET.

    UPDATE:  This giveaway is CLOSED

    The Winner Is: Samantha W.

    To Enter:

    Tell us who you would be shopping for if you won the gift card giveaway.

    Bonus Entries:

    Come back daily for an additional chance to win and say Bonus Entry with the date.

    Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post on behalf of Sears.  All opinions are 100% my own.

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    Melissa Jennings

    Melissa is a football and soccer mom who has been married to her best friend for 24 years. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.

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    Comments

    1. Amanda Copley

      October 13, 2016 at 8:13 am

      I'd be shopping for my brother and his wife, they need new pots and pans!

    2. brandi

      October 13, 2016 at 9:25 am

      I'd be shopping for my husband and sisters.

    3. Samantha Wagner

      October 13, 2016 at 11:16 am

      I'd shop for my husband and kids if I won.

    4. Samantha Wagner

      October 13, 2016 at 11:17 am

      Bonus entry 10/13

    5. Joellen G.

      October 13, 2016 at 11:22 am

      I'd be shopping for my two daughters if I won this giveaway.

    6. Kathy H.

      October 13, 2016 at 4:04 pm

      Anyone on my list...depends what I would find for who:)

    7. Ashley C

      October 13, 2016 at 4:22 pm

      I think you've picked out some great gifts for the different people in your life. I know I would be excited for some of them. If I were to win this giveaway, I would spend the $100 Sears Gift Card on my Mom! Mostly because she deserves it. She never buys herself anything, always spending her money on the pets and me. So, I think she would really enjoy being able to have a mini shopping spree for herself! Thanks so much for the chance!

      Have a great week. =)

    8. Melissa Grubb

      October 13, 2016 at 5:33 pm

      If I won I would definitely be shopping for mu kids!

    9. Amanda Copley

      October 14, 2016 at 10:45 am

      Bonus entry!!! 10/14/16

    10. livviua chandler

      October 14, 2016 at 12:53 pm

      I will be shopping for my son, daughter, and nephew.

    11. DanV

      October 15, 2016 at 10:18 am

      I would be shopping for my kids

    12. Julie Wood

      October 15, 2016 at 11:51 am

      I will be shopping for clothes for my kids and toys!

    13. Julie Wood

      October 15, 2016 at 11:52 am

      Bonus Entry 10/15/2016

    14. Julie Wood

      October 16, 2016 at 10:31 am

      Bonus Entry 10/16/2016

    15. livviua chandler

      October 16, 2016 at 5:33 pm

      bonus entry 10/16/2016

    16. Samantha Wagner

      October 16, 2016 at 11:41 pm

      Bonus entry 10/16

    17. Breanna Pollard

      October 17, 2016 at 12:59 pm

      I'D SHOP FOR MY FAMILY ANF FRIENDS.

    18. Breanna Pollard

      October 17, 2016 at 12:59 pm

      BONUS ENTRY

      10/17

    19. stephanie macdonald

      October 17, 2016 at 3:18 pm

      i would shop for myself 🙂

    20. Billie Rowell

      October 17, 2016 at 4:04 pm

      My son and my husband. Thanks for the chance to win.

    21. Samantha Wagner

      October 17, 2016 at 7:37 pm

      Bonus entry 10/17

    22. Dawn M

      October 19, 2016 at 8:54 pm

      I would go shopping for my grandkids. They have the cutest toddler sets.

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