Never be caught without wrapping paper. We’ve all been there; it’s the day of the birthday party and you’re trying to rush the kids out the door on time and you realize you haven’t wrapped the birthday girl’s present. You hurry over to the cupboard or box where you keep your present wrapping materials only to find zero wrapping paper. You consider reusing gift bags from your last baby shower but you had a boy and this girl is old enough to know the difference. Looks like you’re going to have to be late so you can stop and pick up some wrapping paper. This is why you buy wrapping paper in bulk.
The worst will be when it comes to Christmas which is fast approaching. You spend so much on presents for everyone and then you have to buy wrapping paper to! All those added expenses can really make a holiday stressful. Wrapping paper suppliers tend to jack up their prices around the holidays because they know everyone has to buy it. So, here are a few ways that you can save money and be less stressed this holiday season.
Buy wrapping paper in bulk.
Having already touched on this, we’ll delve into this idea first. You can buy wholesale wrapping paper in bulk either in warehouse type stores like Costco and Sam’s Club or you can buy in online. You’ll want to do a little research and find out where you can get it the cheapest but if you buy wrapping paper in bulk then you won’t need to worry about any of that come Christmas time (or random birthdays.) Wholesale gift wrap makes it a lot simpler and easier to give gifts. Also, buying generic paper will save you money because you can use it for any event.
Start your shopping early.
Everyone says they are going to start shopping early but no one actually does it. So, you should do it. Start your shopping a good two or three months early. Write out a list of everyone that you are giving gifts to and start stocking up as you see things when you are out and about. Not only will this help you to make sure that you get everyone’s gifts without hurting your wallet, but it also is a much less stressful way of shopping. This way, you aren’t running around like a madman on Christmas Eve, snatching up whatever is left. Having bulk gift wrap always saves late night runs to the store.
Don’t break the bank on gifts.
One of the most stressful things about the holidays is the amount of money that is spent. Try to remember that it’s not about the gifts. It’s about the memories and the bonds that are made throughout the season. Even if you don’t buy super extravagant gifts for everyone, that’s okay. It’s important to make sure that you prioritize the relationships rather than the gift giving. Christmas is about enjoying one another’s company and celebrating with love and joy. If you are getting stressed out, then you are focusing on the wrong things.
Make a decision to enjoy it.
Between the present buying, event planning, food shopping and family gatherings, things can get very uptight. The pressure is on for a good meal when the mother in law is in town. As families grow there are more kids and you can’t forget one of them when it comes to present time. Making sure there is enough food for everyone as well as drinks, sitting space, good music and smells all play a part in the holiday parties and it can just be too much. As early as October, you should take some time for yourself and make a decision or two. Decide that you aren’t going to get stressed out. Decide that you are going to have fun. Remember that one day, all these kids may be off at college or with their in laws and the parents and grandparents won’t be around forever. Then, when you start feeling the stress level rising, you can look back to that decision and remind yourself to enjoy the season,the love and family that surround you.
