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It's Never Too Early for Holiday Shopping
When and Where to Find the Best Deals On Presents for This Holiday Season
Kristen Carlson
Issue date: 11/18/04 Section: Feature
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What do you get the guy or girl who has everything? This age-old question is the one that most boyfriends, girlfriends, best friends, and family members dread having to deal with when the Christmas shopping season begins.
A lot of people simply give up, and ask the recipient what they want, so they can go get it. This solution, however practical, runs the risk of making the gift less special, because the giver was not the one who put thought into it - the element of surprise is ruined.
As a college student, giving a fabulous Christmas present is difficult, not only because you have to make sure no one else is getting the same thing, but also because you have to think of something thoughtful and unique that won't cost a lot of money.
A lot of your peers don't have enough time to go out shopping either. Online shopping is a good alternative. There are plenty of websites that offer speedy services and unique, personalized gifts like shirts and jewelry boxes, watches and purses.
This mode of Christmas shopping saves you from waiting in horribly long lines, walking back and forth between undecided gifts, and dealing with holiday traffic.
This way, you know what is in stock, what choices you have, and you can buy everything for everyone on your list in one sitting (while in your pajamas).
Shopping online during this season, however, is for those who are extremely trusting in the powers of FedEx - especially as December 25 grows nearer and nearer. Two of the many websites that are used by online buyers for a mall-free shopping spree are overstock.com and santas-wonder-land.com.
Another alternative suggestion for gifts from one penniless student to another is to make your gifts. It may sound corny or childish to some, but making gifts for your loved ones proves to be popular among people who care about each other.
Handmade presents take time and planning, but your hard work will show and pay off once you see the look on the recipient's face.
A lot of people simply give up, and ask the recipient what they want, so they can go get it. This solution, however practical, runs the risk of making the gift less special, because the giver was not the one who put thought into it - the element of surprise is ruined.
As a college student, giving a fabulous Christmas present is difficult, not only because you have to make sure no one else is getting the same thing, but also because you have to think of something thoughtful and unique that won't cost a lot of money.
A lot of your peers don't have enough time to go out shopping either. Online shopping is a good alternative. There are plenty of websites that offer speedy services and unique, personalized gifts like shirts and jewelry boxes, watches and purses.
This mode of Christmas shopping saves you from waiting in horribly long lines, walking back and forth between undecided gifts, and dealing with holiday traffic.
This way, you know what is in stock, what choices you have, and you can buy everything for everyone on your list in one sitting (while in your pajamas).
Shopping online during this season, however, is for those who are extremely trusting in the powers of FedEx - especially as December 25 grows nearer and nearer. Two of the many websites that are used by online buyers for a mall-free shopping spree are overstock.com and santas-wonder-land.com.
Another alternative suggestion for gifts from one penniless student to another is to make your gifts. It may sound corny or childish to some, but making gifts for your loved ones proves to be popular among people who care about each other.
Handmade presents take time and planning, but your hard work will show and pay off once you see the look on the recipient's face.