Tackle Last Minute Christmas Shopping Dec. 16, 2011, 5:39 p.m.

If you're a bit slow on the up keep and have blinked and almost the 12 preliminary days of Christmas then you are probably about ready to run around like a headless chicken panic buying! Escorts in London are privy to these manic last minute darts. But fear not! With just a few days left of online Christmas delivery and an abundant amount of shops stretching their xmas hours to suit all you shoppers - you still have time. You probably didn't read the last blog about being prepared, so you will have failed to prepare lists and guidelines to help you shop practically. So it's time to act fast!

Write down all the people you need to buy for and what you want to buy them. Hitting the shops in a mad rush is not good for you - you may end up spending too much or too little on tat and something inappropriate and they'll open it knowing you've not spent time or put thought into your gift giving. Christmas escorts agree, tat is never good! Imagine opening a present that shows little or no thought to you as a person and instead you open it to see hair products (you have little hair) and also car accessories (you're car broke down and you can't afford a new one). London escorts agree that considered purchasing is much better than just grabbing and buying the first thing you see. Knowing what you want to purchase before you hit the shops helps you be more focused when trying to get through the hoards of people out shopping too.

Slapdash shopping and not thinking when purchasing is what makes for almost 50% of unwanted presents being tossed into bins and donated to charity shops. Throwing your hard earned money at Christmas gifts for people may seem like a waste if you don’t put thought in to your present buying. A lot of people live by last minute Christmas shopping. Loving the thrill and excitement of the challenge, trying to find something for their friends and loved ones at the last possible minute. Stereotypically it is men that fail to plan ahead, so guys, if you have just noticed the date and realised you have a week left of shopping, then listen up. Get a move on! Time is ticking and soon enough you’ll be entering into the Christmas eve last minute shopper, which is not what you want. Hit Shepherds Bush and Westfield London Shopping Centre for a mall that will hopefully cover all your needs.

This is a dangerous zone when you are liable to fall into a consumer trap, costing you extra time and money. There are always some people left frantically dashing from shop to shop on December 24th, just make sure that isn’t you. London escorts recommend, that before it gets to late, you put your organised shopping mission to the test! At this time of year, retailers know they have your attention and you are weak to deals, ‘special’ offers and generously over-spending. Stay focused and don’t fall fowl of these money hungry stores. Here’s a little tip, when stuck, don’t fall short of buying the trusted bottle of wine or chocolates. Your gift recipient will really appreciate something that they would usually consider a splurge and not buy for themselves. If you think like this when it comes to buying presents then you are on your way to a successful shopping trip.