With the holidays just around the corner, expect things to get a little more frantic,
with traffic bound to escalate to bumper-to-bumper levels and offices feeling
the pressure to get things done before the year ends. Here are some useful tips
you can follow to avoid stress — and save time and money while you’re at it — this
holiday season:
Buy from your local small-scale business.
Avoid the jam-packed malls and think of
your friend, relative, or the shop down the street that sells homemade or
artisanal stuff. Not only would your gifts or décor be unique, you may also be
able to get them at relatively cheaper prices. Even then, shop smart: Make a
list and stick to it. If they have an online store, even better.
Re-think gift
wrapping.
Consider the environment: How much paper
goes to waste as gift wrappers? Maybe you don’t need to wrap some gifts. You can
give them in the shopping bags they came with or use recycled paper if you
still must go with the element of surprise. Add a personalized note to
your gifts for a warm touch.
Order in.
Instead of slaving in the kitchen, find a caterer or restaurant
that can make and deliver everything from appetizers to desserts. With the time
you saved, you can focus on cooking your specialty dish for your loved ones.
Go to one-stop
shops that can cater to all your needs.
With the traffic situation getting worse as Christmas nears,
snaking in and out of city streets is the last thing you want to do. Plan your
errands and shopping so that you can do them all in one place to save time,
gas, and parking or commuter fees.
As with Christmas preparations, looking for different insurance
products to cover all your needs should not be so time-consuming. AXA
Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance companies, now offers both
life and general insurance so that you only need to remember one name, whether
it’s life insurance or a health plan you need or coverage for your car, house,
or business. For all that you value, choose AXA. For more information, visit www.axa.com.ph.
