How to experience a smooth Christmas shopping

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ONCE the “ber” months start, Pinoys immediately slip into the holiday mood. Malls put up extravagant Christmas displays and play festive tunes, street vendors start selling colorful lanterns and other decorations, and both traditional and online shops conduct early holiday sales and sell all kinds of ready-to-give gift bundles.

It’s easy to get caught up in all the rush and forget to include someone in your gift list or end up going over your budget for some items.

Thankfully, it’s quite easy to have a smooth and hassle-free Christmas shopping experience -- just come up with a “game plan” and follow these simple tips!

Make a List

Santa Claus had the right idea all along: making a list and checking it twice will help make sure that you don’t miss out a name, whether it’s an inaanak or a business partner. Making a list also helps you plan your time and budget accordingly.

For example, younger kids would probably like toys or story books while older ones might prefer cash. If your inaanaks are in their teens already, you can save yourself the hassle of thinking what to give them and instead buy really nice red envelopes for their aguinaldos.

Take Advantage of Sales

Whether you are shopping for yourself or for other people, it’s always good to take advantage of discounted prices. Of course, you really have to be discerning and see if the sale is really worth it. You might get a two-for-one deal on a luxury face cream, but if the expiry date is coming up soon then you or the receiver might not be able to make full use of it.

If you’re looking for something that’s truly worth your money, Traveloka’s Big Blowout Sale offers deals that are sure to catch your eye.

These promos can give you as much as 78% off on flights and hotels, which you can book either for a family staycation, a vacation in your dream destination or even a solo trip for the holidays as a Christmas gift for yourself. Exclusive flight and hotel coupons are also part of the Big Blowout Sale, leading to even bigger savings!

Shop Online

Many items, including various food products, can already be bought online. Save yourself from the crowded malls and the hellish traffic and just buy what you can from online stores and platforms. Some companies may even reward you with further discounts or freebies if you shop online. Just make sure to exercise due diligence and practice safe online shopping habits.

Start Early

If you’re not giving food gifts, it’s best if you can get your Christmas shopping out of the way as early as you can. The more you leave it for later, the bigger the risk that the item you’re looking for will be snapped up by other shoppers.

Prices also tend to get more expensive as an occasion gets closer -- just imagine the cost of bouquets during Valentine’s Day. You can also take advantage of early trips or staycations to avoid the mad rush in airports and hotels during the actual holidays. What’s more, shopping early (with the help of your list, of course) will also give you peace of mind and more time to relax.

Shopping is admittedly one of the most stressful parts of the holidays. With the help of these tips and the savings you’ll get from Traveloka’s Big Blowout Sale, you’ll spend less time worrying and more time enjoying and relaxing! (Sponsored Content)

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