October
- Update or create Christmas card and gift list
- Set overall budgets for cards, gift wrap, presents, food and drink
- Look for stocking fillers that you don't find everywhere on the high street Click here to view our range of Stocking Fillers .
- If you haven't already done so book your Christmas functions with restaurants and hotels.
- Plan your Christmas calendar
- Book your Christmas hair and beauty appointments
- Plan when you will visit family and friends
- What will you be doing on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day etc.
- If you need to send gifts overseas then check the last post date for surface mail - for some parts of the World this can be as early as mid October.
November
- Buy gift wrap cards, crackers and Christmas decorations using 3 for 2 offers.
- Write your Christmas cards and buy stamps - save money by being organised and posting your cards early using second class stamps.
- Order food needed for Christmas Day or whenever you are entertaining.
- Work out your wardrobe for the events you will be attending over Christmas (glitz up an outfit from last year with this seasons statement jewellery)
- Don't forget Mix-up Sunday or Stir-up Sunday on the last Sunday in the month. This is the perfect day to make your Christmas puddings and Christmas Cake.
December
- Decorate your Christmas tree
- Shop online to avoid the crowds on the High Street and for the best deals and choice.
- If a friend or member of your family have a birthday over Christmas think carefully and consider the correct etiquette - click here for our Christmas Birthdays guide.
- December 16th - last day for Second Class post in the UK.
- December 19th - last day for First Class post in the UK.
- December 21st - wrap presents, gently warm some mulled wine and ENJOY your Chistmas as all the hardwork is done.
- December 24th - Don't forget to leave mince pies and a drink out for Father Christmas.
