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Stress Free Christmas
As the deadline approaches, we thought we would put together this article to help you prepare for your stress-free Christmas. It doesn't always have to be a last minute event you could even get to the stage where you can put up your feet and relax
Shopping Online - In many instances posting a present to the UK can cost more than the value of the gift itself, if this is the case why not consider shopping online. Some websites enable you to buy presents using a debit/credit card from Spain but will deliver to your friends and relatives in the UK. It can save hours of trailing around the shops looking for items that are light enough to post and in many instances the delivery is free: The Gift Experience Company for general gifts and experience days, Garden & Homes Direct for household and garden items; Flying Flowers for flowers; Amazon deliver CDs, DVDs and Books, plus many household and gift items to UK, Europe and Worldwide. Last postage dates - Post parcels going outside the EU before the end of November to make sure they arrive in time. For deliveries within the EU make sure you have posted everying before the middle of December to be on the safe side. You don’t want your carefully chosen presents to be missed off Santa’s sleigh! Christmas Tree - Take the opportunity now to go through your boxes of baubles and lights and replace any broken ones. Then, when you are ready, put up the tree and "deck the halls", you don’t have to wait until Christmas Eve. Stock up with power - Buy plenty of batteries. There's nothing worse than not being able to play with a new toy because you forgot the batteries! Treat yourself - You are going to be working hard with little time to relax over the Christmas period so schedule yourself a beauty treatment a few days before Christmas Day. You will be surprised how much more relaxed you will be after a manicure, facial, massage or all three. Christmas Dinner - If it just wouldn’t be Christmas without your turkey and Christmas Pudding you should order them now, you will not be able to find them anywhere on the Costa Blanca on Christmas Eve and reheated doner kebab just isn’t the same! If you want some tips on what you can prepare before the day please see our related article " Early Preparations for Christmas" Don’t Forget the Chef - Just because you are in the kitchen you don’t have to miss the festivities. Make sure your glass is kept topped up too.
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