Step 5. Get the gifts in early Starting early allows you to tick gifts off gradually and not have to rush and stress in the run up to the big day. It also gives time to choose gifts that may need a long lead time such as bespoke or handmade. For example, LANX in Whalley offer shoe painting and tattooing of their beautiful one-of-a-kind shoes and boots. Or you could make a gift with Crafty Diane in Garstang, or The Alabaster Jar in Chorley, and provide that extra special memento.
Cedar Farm
Another time saving tip is to head to a place with lots of
stores in one place. In shopping centres like Affinity Lancashire, Fishergate Preston and shopping destinations like Cedar Farm and Oswaldtwistle Mills you can find lots of great gifts and make a huge dent in the gift list with ease. Theres a great shop directory at the end of this guide to give you some inspiration and guidance on where to find gifts. Many retailers open later during November and December to help you fit the shopping in too.
The Wrightington
Step 6. Take some time for yourself If you are the person who is shepherding the family,
minutes of peace reading a book, going for a coffee break in a coffee shop away from the stresses of home, or skipping off to a spa for the afternoon. Lancashire is home to a great selection of spas; including the award-winning Woodland Spa and Ribby Hall Spa Hotel. You will also find high quality bubble rated spas like Stanley House Hotel and Spa, the Dunkenhalgh Hotel and Inside Spa, and not to mention many
hotels with fabulous facilities like Barton Manor, Lancaster House and The Wrightington. Hopefully these suggestions can help lighten the sense of overwhelm and bring the joy back to the festive period, and if all else fails, remember it is only one day. If you are looking for more Christmas inspiration, head to visitlancashire.com
picking out the gifts, wrapping all the presents and in charge of ensuring everyone is happy this Christmas, you need to remember that you are a part of that "everyone" too. You deserve the happiness that gifts bring, and to be a part of the memories made. Take the time to do something for yourself in the run up to Christmas, whether it is ten
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