Always scrambling at the last minute picking up cards or gifts? Here’s an easy system to implement for yourself so you’re always ahead of the game:

  • Keep a Rubbermaid tub for gifts. Keep your eyes open year round for special deals and buys, and pick up items that you know will make a great gift for someone. You can have a nice stash of 6 to 12 gifts that are inexpensive yet lovely to receive. You’ll always be ready for last-minute gift giving.

    A few ideas for gifts to keep on hand: School teachers, music teachers, tutors, secretaries, boss, co-workers, housewarming, coaches, thank you gifts. Have a nice mix of feminine and masculine gifts, that way you’ll always have something on hand.

  • Buy and store a set of cards to keep in a file folder or large envelope. Easy to store in the gift bin. Some assortment ideas: birthday cards, anniversary, wedding, baby & wedding showers, thank you cards, as well as sympathy cards.
  • Prepare a giftwrapping system with everything needed for wrapping and mailing (cards, giftwrap, tape, marker, pen, scissors, ribbon, padded envelopes, return address labels). You can store these together in a small plastic bin to place in your gift tub–keeps everything from rattling around loose.

Store all items above in the Rubbermaid gift tub–this gives you a “GoTo” gift spot where everything is stored and ready.

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