Every year it’s the same thing. You’re anticipating your gift list, and the frenzy of December takes you by surprise. It’s December 17, and you only have a few days left to fill your basket with toys and presents for your loved ones, otherwise you’ll seem like the cheapskate of the family. Fortunately, it’s not yet too late to catch up.
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The progress of capitalism still has certain advantages, especially if you live in a city. At some online sellers like Amazon, you can benefit from Prime delivery within 24 hours, or even the same day depending on your address. So you can laze around a little longer and order your Christmas purchases on Saturday, December 21 for guaranteed delivery on New Year’s Eve. Be careful, however, to take into account the risks of delay or saturation of postal services during this period.
Still for city dwellers, it is also possible to go through express delivery services. The La Belle Vie platform, to name just a few, is not only specialized in food shopping. It also acts as a marketplace for several major luxury cosmetic brands, as well as household appliances, tea, or even delicatessensand even caviar. All with one-hour express delivery, just to save Christmas from a fiasco, even if you do it on the evening of the 23rd.
If you don’t live in town, you will inevitably have to organize a little more in advance. But you can always speed up the delivery rate by paying a little more, or by opting for delivery to a relay point.
Dematerialized gifts
Do you realize you forgot the gift from your aunt’s second cousin? Even five minutes before opening the packages, it is still possible to rely on a proven solution: the dematerialized gift. In just a few minutes, you will receive your precious message directly to your mailbox, without having to make the slightest effort. Before giving in to the impersonality of a gift card, opt for personalized attention to slip under the tree.
For gamers, bet on purchasing a Steam gamewhich will have the good taste of arriving in your recipient’s account at the exact time you decide. Practical for maintaining the element of surprise until the end. Subscriptions to video game platforms and video on demand services will also allow enthusiasts to make some savings on their bill next year. And for those who like more concrete gifts, a subscription to their favorite magazine or a thematic box linked to their passion will definitely hit the mark.
For lovers of unforgettable experiences, opt for a concert, a live show, a workshop or a voucher for an unusual activity. There is no shortage of ideas: massage, pottery classes, guided tour of a museum or musical comedy… you are spoiled for choice to please your loved ones without fear of delivery delays. And so as not to find yourself without anything to slip under the tree, a simple printer is enough, or failing that a pretty card signed by you.
Combine business with pleasure
For your sister who is keen on ecology, or your father involved in the fight against malnutrition in emerging countries, you can take advantage of Christmas to make a donation to a charity or NGO in the name of your loved one. It’s really useful, and it avoids unnecessary overconsumption for those who already have everything. In addition, a (large) part of the donation can be tax-deductible on your next tax return. Also walk with your homophobic uncle, on whose behalf you can make a donation to the Refuge.
Click and collect to avoid the crowds
If, like us, you are allergic to Christmas shopping in winter, you know how dense the crowds can be, especially a few days before Christmas. To avoid human drowning, and because definitely, no, end of year illuminations are not worth staying refrigerated for two hours In the midst of ill-mannered strangers who push you around, you can rely on the comfort of online shopping, while taking advantage of the speed of the store. Most brands now offer click and collect for the most impatient. You place an order on the website, and you collect your purchase an hour later in a physical store. Provided that not everyone has the same idea as you, it’s a significant time saver, and a huge saving in mental health. On the withdrawal side, it is Fnac which stands out, with the possibility of order your gifts until December 24, 5 p.m. for guaranteed delivery under the tree.
By hand, it’s good too
It’s the good old method that can hit the mark if you have a little skill and the necessary equipment at hand. Embroidered sweatshirt, crochet amigurumi or even cookie jar for those pressing hunger pangs, social networks are full of ideas at often ridiculous prices, and for which you can combine business with pleasure by offering a second life to certain everyday objects. Because a homemade gift is still nicer than a note slipped in an envelope.
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