Holiday gift ideas

Play & Display, your favorite furnishings store and holiday gift shop, recommends these tips to help you get through the holiday rush:

• Don’t wait until the last minute. Are you one of those people who add to your own stress level by doing last-minute Christmas shopping? Avoid the crowds by buying gifts as early as now.

• Shop during off-peak hours. Most stores are not busy early in the morning or late at night. Shop during slow hours. Better yet, find stores like Play & Display where you can get everything you need under one roof.

• Make a list. Start your Christmas list early in the season. Keep a pen and paper to write down all your gift ideas and take the checklist with you when shopping so you know exactly what you need to buy and you’ll be less likely to forget anything.

• Set a budget. Are you still paying for Christmas gifts in January and February? Work out a budget and stick to it. Buy only affordable gifts, which you can find at Play & Display.

• Look for sales. Be on the lookout for holiday sales. You can save a good chunk of money because almost anything you may want to buy eventually goes on sale.

• Buy extra gifts. Find some “generic” items on sale that can be for a man or a woman, and purchase a couple of extras. Wrap them up and put a note on the box stating what the item is. This way you will be ready for unexpected guests on Christmas Day.

• Reward yourself. Finally, treat yourself to a special lunch or buy a small token for a job well done.

For exciting gift ideas, visit Play & Display showrooms at 205 EDSA corner Rochester Sts., Greenhills (725-3084), 1190 Quezon Ave., QC (374-6421), 3rd level of Glorietta 4 (729-6497), ground level of Alabang Town Center (809-0939), and 4th level of SM Megamall-B (631-7194).