When I posted on Facebook I had only one gift left to buy I was bombarded by jealous, stressed out and overwhelmed friends! With the days counting down many people are more frantic than ever. Here are some tips to make shopping more efficient!
When your gift list is written and you are ready to brave the crowds, decide where the majority of gifts on your list can be found. List those stores in geographical order to make as few trips as possible. Can you buy most of the items at one place? Bunch them up. Don’t make six trips to one store, for example.
Carry your list with you on all shopping trips. Maybe you are on another errand but discover a gift you need. Record each purchase and price beneath the recipient’s name. Don’t forget to keep a running total of the amounts spent in order to stay within your budget.
The internet saves time, money and resources. If you are traveling for the holidays you can have gifts shipped directly to your destination. Not only do you save time by avoiding long lines and packed parking lots, but you can comparison shop and save money too! Additionally, most e-commerce warehouses use 1/16th of the energy used to operate retail stores. And even overnight air shipping uses 40% less fuel than the average car trip to the store.
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Julie has worked for years as an organizer whether it was for hire, barter, or rescuing family and friends from their clutter nightmares. Her emphasis is on eco-organizing and helping her clients be green while getting organized.
Julie is dedicated to supporting the people and businesses of the Triangle community. She is a graduate of Leadership Raleigh Class 24 and is a member of the Junior League of Raleigh. Julie also is a member of The Breakfast Club, a group of volunteers dedicated to making Raleigh the best possible community. She has also served as alumnae club chapter President of her alma mater, Mount Holyoke College.
When she is not working with clients, Julie loves to read, write, hike, have people over for dinner, and spend time with her nieces Clare and Emma and nephew Max. She hopes one day to adopt a pug.
Julie is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers, NAPO NC and Chix in Business.
Julie can be reached at julie@healingorganization.com or 919.559.3925 
