21. Perfect gifts
I go blank for present ideas at this time of year, so every time someone mentions something they like throughout the year I write it down. This way I avoid the panic of trying to think of things at the last minute.
stinny
22. Overseas posting
Send all your overseas parcels by mid-November. There's nothing worse than standing in the post office queue on the last day of overseas posting. Alternatively buy your prezzies online - that way you avoid all the hassle of postage.
iVillager June
23. Book a day-off
Save a day's holiday for December and use it to finish off Christmas shopping and treat yourself to a lie-in or haircut. The streets are much emptier in the week than on the weekend. Take off Christmas Eve to get in the mood.
iVillager Cat
24. Stock up with power
Buy a stack of batteries - especially if you have children. There's nothing worse than not being able to get a new toy going because you forgot the batteries!
iVillager Leigh
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25. Use cook's cheats
Cook as much as possible in advance - and don't be afraid to use convenience foods.
Susan Quilliam, Couples Counsellor
26. Buy wine
Buy plenty of wine! The only reliable way of being prepared for Christmas is to have large quantities of wine to hand!
cl-kate10101
27. Recycled Christmas cards
I buy so many Christmas cards that I generally get by with what I have from previous years. I keep the cards I send my friends abroad separately from the one's to friends at Home - so I can switch them around the next year... Boy am I cheap!
Emily Ross Brown
28. Advance ordering
I order a Christmas dinner hamper in advance from the milkman, which I pay for over the year. I also save up the discounts from my regular mail order catalogues and use them to order big presents for kids. This year I've managed to save up £80 on each catalogue.
cl-brit2001
29. Treat yourself
Beauty stuff keeps me cool during the festive season and I've already scheduled a leg wax, pedicure and manicure along with a full body massage, for a few days before Christmas Day.
Couples Counsellor, Susan Quilliam
30. Closing Christmas tip
I pick sloes from the hedgerows while walking the dogs and make sloe gin that will hopefully be ready for Christmas. A tipsy cook is a happy cook!
cooking Coach, Terry Farris
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