That being said, I was eager to share some of their time saving tips for this holiday season.
Bank of America has come up with a few ideas to help us get back some time this holiday to spend with our family and friends, all while keeping us on track with our daily routines.
1. Receive instant account balance alerts: Don't worry about making an extra stop to the bank during all of your holiday shopping. Keep track of your spending by using Bank of America's Online and Mobile Banking and receive instant alerts if your balance is running low. (online banking was what alerted us immediately to our stolen credit card number).
2. Babysitting or playdate exchange: Gain kid-free time to make your way through your holiday to-do list by coordinating a playdate exchange with another family. (I LOVE this idea).
3. Find a holiday helper: Save time and relieve stress by finding a holiday helper to assist with household chores and last-minute errands. Don't hesitate to ask your normal sitter, cleaning person or a neighborhood college student who is home for the holiday stretch. And don't be afraid to delegate household chores to your own children home for winter break!
4. No more backtracking!: A lesser-known "route planner" feature on MapQuest helps you save both time and money by mapping out an entire journey - with multiple stops - all in one convenient step. You can add up to 25 destinations along any route, and the tool gives you the fastest route.
These are great tips, and can certainly help free up some of your precious time.
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I compare prices online and shop online in between chores (while waiting for laundry etc). If I need to go to the store, I go in the morning when it is not so busy and have a list of things I need to get so I don't have to make several trips.
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I save time by doing my shopping online. No stores/lines.
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I shop online AND I pay bills online, and both are big timesavers.
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I do my holiday shopping online! Saves time waiting in lines and lets me browse in peace!
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I wake up an hour earlier than anyone else and it's amazing what a time-saving difference it makes for me.
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Christina - xristya@rock.com - I make lists of anything I need to buy, in advance, and keep these lists in my purse so that I'm never in a shopping situation cold!
It really saves a lot of time!
Use the internet for shopping--if you pick up gifts throughout the year, it can really add up in time savings during the actual holidays.
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I do 90% of my holiday shopping online so I can avoid drive times and time wasted in long lines. Leaves more time for family :)
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I order stamps online from the post office or buy them when I'm at the grocery or Walgreens. I absolutely hate waiting in line at the post office and ours is always crowded!
My tip is to shop in October and November then it won't be so stressful.
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In the summer when I'm doing yard sales I plan out my route in advance. msmith572@yahoo.com
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I like to keep the pantry fully stocked! It cuts out trips to the store, and I always have something on hand for unexpected company.
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I shop during off times. I will go to the store early in the morning before most people have read the paper and had coffee. (I can also leave the children home with daddy which saves time and money)
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I save time by researching purchases online before I go into the store
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Keep things simple by paring down your gift giving list. There are probably friends and family that you have always exchanged gifts with, that would be glad to stop the tradition. For the gifts that you do buy, shop online or shop at one stop shopping centers.
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My best time saving tip is unique to those who work late hours. I get off work at midnight so I do my grocery shopping on the way home. The store is pretty empty and I'm not wasting gas or time by making an extra trip.
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Never go into a grocery store hungry, without a list, without coupons and don't buy items at the ends of aisles.
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I didn most of my shopping this year online and if I went to the store I went early in the morning
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grocery shop on tues. or wed. to get out of the store faster
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My best time saving tip is to do whatever you can online...pay bills, shop, make appointments, shop for insurance, it's all quicker online!
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I make lists so that I minimize the number of shopping trips I make.
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my family all help with the baking and cooking that way everything isnt put on one person..things go much smoother when everyone has a job to do :)
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Have a plan before you leave for the store. It is not good to go up and down each aisle. Thank you
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My best saving tip is to check the internet for the item you are looking for to compare prices. A little research could save you a lot of money.
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Thanks for the giveaway...we plan our shopping trips with military precision, making sure to allow an extra "time cushion" to deal with potential traffic, inclement weather, etc.
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I cut out coupons and stock up on sales for items that I use a lot.
I shop all year round during sales and put things away and mostly I do TONS of shopping online. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)aol(DOT)com
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Order online as much as possible. I even get my diapers online so I don't have to make trips to the store as often.
i did most of my shopping online and made sure to compare sites for best prices and sales
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I shop at times that the stores are not busy. You can shop at a 24 hour store early in the morning. garrettsambo@aol.com
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Early in the morning I take care of the house hold tasks. I also will take a drive or walk by myself after work to clear and organize my thoughts. Most of my days are "pre-planned" and I strive to be consistent. Certain organized routines saves time.
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My best time savings tip for the holidays is to delegate whenever you can
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to save time I try to check online or over the phone first to see if an item is in stock before heading to the store.
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