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Stress-Free Last-Minute Holiday Shopping
This Stress-Free Last-Minute Holiday Shopping post is sponsored by Plenti.
Stress-Free Last-Minute Holiday Shopping
The holidays are almost here. Many people do not know this about me, but I LOVE holiday shopping. While it stresses some people out, it gets me excited and ready for the upcoming season to spend quality time with family and friends. Here are some tips for last-minute holiday shopping.
1. Don't be afraid to shop last-minute.
Waiting until the last-minute does have its privileges. The stores have cleared out of most people and the week before Christmas, the best time to shop is after 3PM. I get a ton of shopping done during that last week before Christmas because the stores are empty.
Make a list of everyone you need to shop for so you don't forget them during the last-minute scramble and start crossing them off the list. While shopping year-round might take the stress off yourself, and although it’s stressful, last-minute shopping helps you cut through nonsense and forces you to focus on the task at hand.
2. Look for the best deals.
Holiday shopping shouldn’t leave you broke, which is why looking for the best deals always makes the most sense. Think about it. These retailers don’t want to keep the products on their shelves. They want to get rid of them. Remember to look for the best deals, so you can save the most money. Deals often last until the very last-minute too!
3. Use Plenti.
Finally, the real trick behind my successful last-minute holiday shopping is using Plenti. Plenti, launched in 2015, is a rewards program that allows people like you and I to shop and earn points at the stores we already shop at anyway. I love using Plenti throughout the year, then using points I’ve earned towards savings for holiday shopping. Whether you need to stay protected on the road with Nationwide or love shopping online, Plenti is such a great tool.
For example, I felt better about splurging on a holiday outfit at Macy’s and booking a kid-less vacation as a gift for my husband and myself on Expedia because I knew we were earning Plenti points on the back end.
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Make sure you take a few minutes to sign up for Plenti today. You can save money without trying. In my opinion, that is the best way!
For example, look no farther than Rite Aid for holiday essentials. From seasonal decorations to gift sets, beauty supplies to household items and more, shopping Rite Aid can help the points add up fast during your holiday shopping. Or if you are planning on upgrading your family’s devices for the holidays, earn points at AT&T to do so or use existing points towards your purchase.
I will have to check out Plenti . I love to earn rewards for shopping.
Shop last minute… I think I’m an expert. Lol. Plenti sounds interesting. I will check this out.
I did my last minute stuff on Wednesday morning while most people were at work. I got what I needed without dealing with a huge crowd. 🙂
I’m going to have to check out Plenti. I love all of your tips and will use them for my stress free shopping.
I always look for the best deals when I go shopping during the holidays. I have heard of Plenti before, but didn’t get around to checking it. Will take a look this time.
No matter how prepared I am, there will always be things that I’ll forget. I think these are awesome tips about shopping for the holidays!
Las minute shopping is always a stress. Thanks for sharing the tips. These are really amazing.
I found that the best way to avoid the stresses of holiday shopping this year was doing it all online, and that’s where all the best deals and largest stock were too!
I never leave it to the last minute. I start my Christmas shopping on boxing day and finish by August.
I have gotten so good. I used to be last minute, but now I plan it out in November. I don’t want to get stuck with something that’s sold out.
I always do last minute holiday shopping. I agree about not having too many people in the stores during this time.
I t looks like a helpful app. I never knew shopping stress free is even possible.
*raises hands* I am that last minute shopper. I haven’t heard of Plenti before this post but I am a sucker for cash back and savings. SO I better check it out online!
I’m usually not a last minute shopper, but I’ve been the last few years! I’m so busy during holidays that shopping is now often on the bottom of my list.
I was a last minute shopper before internet shopping. Now I do it MONTHS in advance!
I always do last minute shopping, not because i chose it. I should get Plenti for the rewards, this is great!
If we start now, we can avoid needing these tips! Not sure I will be able to though, procrastination is built into my DNA.
I tend to make the mistake to wait last minute when it comes to gift shopping. Because of that, I tend to overspend. I’ll have to look into joining Plenti. I love shopping and earning rewards while I do.
I love using Plenti. I get some great points, especially when I buy my makeup at Macy’s! Thanks for sharing.
Finding deals online has become my pastime in the last holiday season. Last-minute shopping can be stressful but with the help of technology and sites like Plenti, holiday essentials can be an arm’s reach away.
I am so glad I came across this post. I forgot to mention I have bookmarked it and reference this for further savings and not just through the holidays. Thank you so much! I love Plenti and use it for a lot of things and purchases.