Last Minute Christmas

It is the week before Christmas and many of us have switched gears into PANIC mode as we realize that we only have a few more days to conquer the insurmountable tasks of cleaning, decorating, shopping, wrapping and cooking before the BIG DAY arrives.  In an effort to make life a little easier, we have compiled a few little lists of last minute ideas for your holiday planning.

Decorating

Write a Holiday Message on your existing mirrors with washable window paint.  It will look great and only takes a few quick minutes!  The window paint can be found at craft stores and at some of the “big box” stores like Target.

Hang Christmas Tree decorations from the light fixtures above the dining table for a quick festive look.  It creates instant atmosphere! 

Decorate with candy canes and peppermints.  They look great in glass vases and bowls or hot glued onto styrofoam molds or clay pots.  Best of all, they are inexpensive and you can pick them up while you are at the grocery store (since you will likely be going there anyway).

Go outside! Grab some greenery, pinecones, bare branches etc.  You’ll be surprised what you can do with these simple (free!) items and some ribbon, spray paint or ornaments.

I found these ideas here and they have several other great ideas about quick decor.

Shopping

If you don’t want to fight the crowds you still have about 10 minutes a day or two to get those last minute gifts online.  Here are the shipping policies for Overstock.com, which has about any gift you could possibly think of (except SimplySkin Rx, but we’ll get to that!):

U.S. Holiday Shipping Cut-Offs*:

Christmas Day: (Delivery by 12/23)

1. Standard Ground Shipping* Order by: 12/19 @ 2:00 AM EST
2. 2nd Day Shipping* Order by: 12/21 @ 2:00 AM EST
3. Next Day Shipping* Order by: 12/22 @ Noon EST

Christmas Day: (Delivery by 12/24)

1. Saturday Delivery* Order by: 12/23 @ 11:00 AM EST

*Items with specific shipping restrictions as denoted on the product page are not guaranteed for delivery by December 23, 2011. This includes all oversized items, LTL items, custom framed art, magazine subscriptions, custom sized jewelry, and any other products with extended shipping time frames. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks delivery time for any LTL items being shipped.

“Delivery by” Disclaimer

Delivery of your order by 12/23/2011 is contingent upon supplying Overstock.com with correct delivery information.

Target is offering Seasonal Shipping by December 20th on select items and they are sure to have something for just about everyone, unless you are looking for luxury.

If you are looking for luxury- Saks Fifth Avenue is where its at.  They are offering free shipping in time for Christmas for all orders until FRIDAY DECEMBER 23rd at 4pm EASTERN.  This is a really great deal for all you last minute shoppers.  You simply have to enter the code HOLIDAY at checkout to redeem the free shipping offer.

Unique Last Last Minute Gifts

So if you find yourself on Christmas Eve with still not a gift in hand you can rest easy with these unique gift ideas that can be purchased and printed from the comfort of your computer.

Photography classes

Better photo is an online course, but there are many local photographers that offer face-to-face classes that can be purchased last minute through their personal websites.  

Cooking classes

The Viking Cooking School offers couples cooking classes that are wonderful for date nights with your spouse or significant other.  They also offer individual classes for beginners all the way to enthusiasts.  Again, there are many other companies that offer this same type of service, I’m just offering one example.

Racing experience

This is a great gift for anyone who loves racing or if they are just an adrenaline junkie.  There are courses like this at racetracks across the country and the man (or woman) in your life is sure to love it.

Gift Certificates

You can buy gift certificates to practically anything online at the last minute- Including SimplySkin Rx!  Gift certificates are great for those that like to shop or pick out their own gift.

Cleaning

I found these articles to be quite helpful in regards to quick cleaning tips.  These tips can be used right now to prepare for Christmas guests and year round to make life a little easier. 

Housekeeping Channel

Quick Clean Room

We hope you all have a Merry Christmas and we appreciate your support of SimplySkin Rx.  Please let us know any way that we can help you with your skin care needs.  

Sincerely,

SimplySkin Rx