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Beat the Holiday Shopping Rush-Shop Online

Beat The Holiday Rush-Shop Online

Shopping for the Holidays can be fun, but also stressful. Here's some tips to help you beat the Holiday Rush.

⚡Shop early, ship early – With only about 2 weeks left before the holidays, getting your orders placed sooner rather than later can make a big difference. Whether you are the consumer or the retailer/wholesaler, it's important to pay attention to several key deadlines.

Key Deadlines by Carrier (for December 25 2025)

USPS (Lower 48 States)

Ground Advantage/First-Class: Ship by Dec 17
Priority Mail: Ship by Dec 18
Priority Mail Express: Ship by Dec 20

UPS

3 Day Select: Ship by Dec 19
2nd Day Air: Ship by Dec 22
Next Day Air: Ship by Dec 23
Ground: Varies by distance; use UPS's tool

FedEx

Ground/Home Delivery (5-day): Ship by Dec 17
2Day/2Day AM: Ship by Dec 22
Standard/Priority/First Overnight: Ship by Dec 23

*Note: key deadlines are listed, but I would do my best to ship as soon as possible, in order to beat the rush.

⚡Plan and budget – Creating a simple plan can reduce stress. Start by making a list of everyone you need to buy for, set a realistic overall budget, and break it down by category (gifts, cards, shipping, etc.) . Tracking your spending as you go helps you stay on course and keeps you from experiencing "buyers' remorse" and the "post-holiday debtor's blues" during the New Year.

⚡Use helpful tools – Browser extensions like BeFrugal ,Honey or Rakuten can alert you to price drops and cash-back offers, while price-monitoring tools let you know when an item's price changes . Consider stacking cash-back incentives, such as using a cash-back debit card or app offers, such as Swagbucks, Microsoft Rewards

No surprises – Double-check shipping estimates, especially for custom or international orders, and consider shipping with a carrier that provides tracking. If you're close to a store, in-store or curbside pickup can eliminate shipping waits altogether.

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Alternative ideas – Digital gifts like e-gift cards or printable certificates can be a lifesaver if you're running short on time. They're delivered instantly and let the recipient choose what they want .

By shopping thoughtfully and using a few handy tips, you can navigate the holiday season with ease. Happy shopping!

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Will Tariffs Affect Your Shopping This Season?

Tariffs have been a hot topic for the last few months now. When first imposed by President Trump, the market has been fluctuating, and now the holiday season is upon us, with more tariff wars on the horizon.

This article from the NC University shares a sit-down with the Rob Handfield, Bank of America Distinguished Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at NC State.

Excerpt from the article

The Abstract: Could you briefly explain how you think about supply chains and trade policy when it comes to holiday shopping?

Handfield: The announcements made by President Trump on “Liberation Day” in April 2025 created chaos in the global trade environment. The U.S. imposed tariffs on 156 countries, including Mexico, Canada, and China, America’s largest trading partners. The tariffs are causing problems for American farmers, who are being told by China and Europe that reciprocal tariffs will negatively impact them as well, which has threatened the U.S. export of soybeans. Prices of U.S. soybeans have tanked during a record crop, as demand for our soybeans goes to other markets in South America. Strategic products like ships, steel and agricultural products will also feel the brunt of the effect of these tariffs.

Essentially, the tariffs act as a new tax on consumers. Even if some countries will be able to absorb some of these tariff impacts, an inflation of 10% in tariffs on $3 trillion of imports will cause massive damage.

Many companies front-loaded and stockpiled inventory before the Christmas season, which is a peak sales time for much of the retail sector. However, consumers have already felt price increases on everything from computers and automobiles to appliances and food.

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This season is going to be a challenging one! I hope you all have a happy & safe one. I've posted a few links to help you with some of your shopping endeavors. Thank you all for your continued interest and support. Happy Holidays to you all.

Now, for those links!

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Shop Small: How it can boost the economy

Shop Small!

Once a year, we hear this term. We all look for a small business to support on #ShopSmallSaturday.

But do you know that shopping small can bring benefits to the economy every day? Let's see a few ways:

Shopping small can benefit the economy in several ways. It can:

Stimulate local economies by cycling money back into the community. Small businesses are made up of groups of people who are neighbors. By buying small, we support our neighbors, which build strong economic growth in our local neighborhoods, and builds long-lasting, flourishing relationships even. These small businesses also give back to the communities.
Reduces the carbon footprint due to less transportation. What is carbon foot printing? A formal definition of carbon footprint is as follows: "A measure of the total amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) emissions of a defined population, system or activity, considering all relevant sources, sinks and storage within the spatial and temporal boundary of the population, system or activity of interest.

So, shopping local can also be good for the ecosystem. By walking to your local store, taking a bus, or driving shorter trips, this can be good for the environment. Shopping your local businesses online is even better.

Creates more jobs and supports the local community. By shopping small, you help businesses make enough money to hire local people. This boosts our communities by providing our neighbors to provide for themselves and their families.
Nurtures innovation and growth. Have you ever browsed your neighborhood? Some of the most creative businesses are right there in your local view. Just take a browse online for local businesses in your area or go for a walk or drive in your local communities. Shopping small can grow your community into something great.
Supports the American Dream. Buy small and support the American Dream. Each one of us has been created with inalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I would even say, the right to meet our basic needs. By buying small, the small businessmen and women do not get left out of that dream.

So, here's a challenge to buy small. At least, once a week, do a search for local businesses in your area. Make a plan to visit one. Browse, dash, shop. It's all about support, and again, you can do this in many ways.

Do this every week. Even make this a family challenge, then, a neighborhood challenge. Soon, your neighborhoods and communities will be thriving.

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Hey there! How are you? It's been a roller coaster ride ever since this year's elections. President Trump has already carried out several executive orders, and one that's really hitting consumers hard is, the tariffs placed on China.

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Sarah's Super Center Specialty Gifts and Bargains After Holiday Sale & December New Arrivals

Hello Sarah's Super Center Fans and Bloggers. I hope you all are enjoying your time off for the holidays, and are staying safe out there. There's been some crazy shopping stories in the news lately. It seems like Black Friday all over again. I'm guessing you all know what I'm referring to; the Air Jordans Death incidences. That's right. People were killed trying to buy a pair of the New Air Jordan shoes, selling for about $180 a pair. Boy, I'm so glad for Internet shopping. I stay home on Black Friday. And now, I'm staying home after Christmas too. This has just gotten out of hand.

Well, I invite you to shop my Specialty Gifts and Bargains Store online. Here's some of the items you can expect to find.

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Trump's Tariffs: Protectionism, Politics, and the Global Economy - From First Term to Liberation Day Published April 2025-Hard book -$24.85

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