Simplify Holiday Gifting

 Holiday chaos is in full swing. If you want to eliminate some stress during the holidays, plan out your gift-giving strategy. Here are a few tips:Make a List and Check It TwiceHaving an organized list will make shopping simple. As ideas pop into your head, add them to the list. Try an app like Giftster  to keep track of ideas, purchases, and budget.Amazon WishlistCheck to see if your friends and family keep an Amazon Wishlist. It's a great way to buy gifts for that person you have no idea what to get. Always a good idea to keep your own list too--it makes gifting and receiving so much easier.Don't Follow the CrowdShopping online is the obvious choice, but if you go to the mall, avoid weekends and take advantage of extended holiday hours during the week.GeneralizeYou don't have to purchase a unique gift for each person. Buy some general gifts that you can give to several people, then buy a few extra for last minute gifts to have on hand.Avoid Shopping for YourselfThat impulse purchase is the goal of the store. Keep to your list and let your shopping be for others. Remember it's better to give than to receive.Give Clutter-Free GiftsRather than a trinket, give an experience. Spending time together can be more valuable than an actual gift.Give the Gift of OrderEnlist in the services of Chaos To Order. Gift Certificates are available for any denomination. :-)