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Why You Need To Start Planning Your Christmas Holidays Now!
T’is the season of never-ending lists, a few too many to-dos, multiple Santa requests and of course, the dreaded manic Christmas shopping.
It may not feel like it just yet, but the holidays are right around the corner! We say it every year, but this year has flown by! While Christmas and New Year are exciting and something to look forward to, we all know the stress that can come with it.
That’s why this year, we suggest doing something a little different. Rather than leaving it all to the last minute, start your planning now and give yourself a little extra freedom this holiday season.
Here are the top reasons why you should start planning now.
Avoid the panic and end-of-year rush by making a plan.
You’ve experienced it before: the stress, unbearably long queues, and uncomfortably crammed shopping centres. It’s time to get organised and get ready for the holiday season early. Gone are the days of last-minute panic buying presents!
Okay, we know a plan can sound boring and not very cool but trust us - a plan is an opportunity for you to take the pressure out of this crazy period. Without an action plan, you’ll probably find yourself overwhelmed with to-dos floating around in your head as Christmas creeps closer and closer. We’re going to help you spend the holidays relaxing with your family, not frantically looking for a parking spot at your local shops.
Let's start with writing a to-do list. Grab your favourite warm drink, a pen, a notebook and a calendar. Then get comfy in your favourite spot and jot down what’s on for the holidays.
Start with the activities;
- Road trips, camping, holidaying overseas or staying in?
- Christmas lunch or dinner?
- Tree hunting or dusting off the reusable tree from the garage to decorate?
- Hanging out with families or friends this year?
- What other activities or traditions do you want to do before this year?
Moving on to the holiday shopping…
- Gifts (of course). Watch out for those holiday season price hikes - remember that the early bird gets the worm for cheap!
- Decorations and home decor
- Food - Unfortunately, this one needs to be done closer, but non-perishables are always a good thing to stock up on!
Pop everything down and rearrange your tasks to prioritise the list. Decide on what truly matters to you this holiday season.
Avoid last-minute surprises!
By now we know what we need to do, and what we want to do and we have two months to make it happen! Now let’s work on making it all happen as smoothly and stress-free as possible with no nasty surprises.
Make your life as easy as possible and ensure you're ready for this season. So, when was the last time you serviced your car? This may seem small but how often do we overlook the small but crucial things? How often have you put off the dentist, skipped the appointment, ignored the flashing red light on the dashboard and all together skipped a service…so…when was the last time you serviced your car?
During this crazy busy period, your car is your right-hand man, it’s the Bonnie to your Clyde, it’s the tomato sauce to your hot chips. It’s the way you’ll get things done this holiday season. So ensure your car is suitable for the job.
Service your car at Mantello Kia Roxburgh Park and make sure you’re errand ready.
Get going!
Now you’ve laid out what you needed, you have your plan written down, and you know what your first step is. All that’s left is to get started. Contact Mantello Kia today!