February - Christmas Prep

Deep breaths. Deep breaths.  Remember we talked about this.  I am just going to give a few little ideas throughout the year that can help us all get ready for Christmas early, with no pressure.....just ease into it.  These are all simple things that will feel like little baby steps to the finish line.

January's Christmas prep can be found here.

February's Christmas prep is just as simple too:

This month look at your list and what gift cards you know you will need.  Then simply make yourself a plan to buy a certain number each month.  Let's say you will need 10 gift cards.....well just go ahead and decide to buy 2 in March, 3 in April, 1 in June, etc. Whatever works with your budget.

Now here are a few gift card tips:

1) Both Sams and Costco offer gift cards in multi-packs at a bit of a discount.  For example,
I found all of these at Sam's

And these at Costco

2) You really pile on the fuel points at Kroger when you buy your gift cards there.  You always get 2x the fuel points but they will also occasionally run specials where you get 4x the fuel points.



Now let me warn you about the one thing you really have to be careful of when you buy gift cards early.....you can forget where you put them because they are so easy to tuck here and there.  So get yourself a fancy gift card storage system like this one:

Then just remember to always put them in there.  That way you won't have to hunt around when we get ready to wrap.

Now this is your final reminder about the Great Things in '18 Challenge for February.  You have 3 days to let a good friend know how much you appreciate her.  If nothing else just send her a sweet email, it will make her day.....or run to Sams and get a multi-pack of gift cards - one for you and one for her.😊

Make it a great week, girls.