Thursday, 13 December 2012

It's Christmas - Don't Panic!

‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring ............

…that’s because they were all out panic buying!  So I went looking for a bit of light entertainment prompted by considering the contents of the earlier blog entry ‘How to Avoid those Christmas Disasters’ -  “Use your initiative!”

so too, I love the initiative employed by Eddie Izzard in this self-styled video clip!

It covers:

·         Being clear – he makes a list of what he wants,

·         Having a budget … and sticking to it!

·         Researching the market – he looks into different providers

·         Thinking outside the box – most of us wouldn’t have thought of KFC as a possible   present

·         Alternative uses for things – lighters for children – not recommended, but I know my 6 year old loves to light the candles with them if he’s allowed!

·         Being resourceful – what a demon idea to get other people to help with wrapping your presents, jobs are usually so much more fun when shared!

Humour is subjective but one thing is for sure, it’s a powerful antidote to the stress of panic buying!
What tips do you have to avoid those last minute panics?

 

 

 

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