So I might be going a little crazy, but with a puppy coming in just a few months, I’ve been watching my spending a even more carefully than I usually do. I’ve been impressed at how much I’ve saved eating breakfast, lunch and dinner at home on the weeknights, so that’s become the norm around here. Of course there is the occasional outing or morning coffee, but that’s life.
I started thinking about Christmas last year and how quickly everything started adding up. I love being able to find that perfect present for the people on my list, but I always manage to wait until the last minute and all my good ideas disappear. I promised myself last year that rather than waiting to shop just weeks before that I would buy presents when I come across that ‘perfect thing’. Not only am I hoping to make the holiday season less stressful and more enjoyable, but also a little easier on my wallet. I guess I’ll spend about the same, but at least this spreads it out!
{ I want to wrap all my presents like this }
This weekend I came across a few little ‘perfect’ items and I went ahead and bought them. I wish I could tell you what they are, but just in case my mom or sisters read this, I’ll have to keep them a secret for a now.
What are your thoughts on shopping early? Maybe you love the rush of the holiday crowd, but I’d rather be sitting by the fire with some hot cocoa!
