Stop the Music

Agree on price limits.

Make a list of everyone, and how much you want to spend.

Buy one nice gift for a family, that every one will enjoy.

Bake something for co-workers, or have a pot luck with an ornament exchange.

Don't forget about size & weight for gifts that must be shipped

Have gifts dropped shipped.

Shop alone. If taking someone take only what cash you will need. No checks, AMT card, or credit cards.

Eat before you shop. Cuts down on that chance of buying all those great looking snacks.

If the store doesn't offer free wrapping, ask for a box (if needed) and wrap it yourself.

Shop online, have it shipped directly to the receiver.

Credit Cards

• Choose which credit card you want to use.
• Place all others in a zip-lock freezer bag.
• Place the bag in a bowl of water.
• Place bowl in freezer.
• Thaw in February.

Department store offering a free gift and discount for applying for a credit card.

• Go for it, take the gift, charge one gift.
• Immediately write a check for the amount.
• When the bill comes in rip out the check and mail it.
• Either cut or freeze card.

Stocking stuffers can be handled two ways.

• 1. Set aside how much you want to spend and buy in one trip.
• 2. Start in the summer, buy an item here and there and put in the stash box.

Buy the right size! It may be on close out, and a great deal, but only if the person can wear it.

If the person lives in the house, (your wife) look at the tags in her clothing. Check jackets, sweeters, skirt, and paints. WRITE this information down.

Women's Suits and Dresses

	S	M	M	L	L	XL
American	8	10	12	14	16	18
British	10	12	14	16	18	20
Continental	38	40	42	44	46	48

Women's Shoes

American	6	6 1/2	7	7 1/2	8	8 1/2
British	4.5	5	5.5	6	6.5	7
Continental	38	38	39	39	40	41

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