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Okay, so they want money. Give ’em money. THIS way.

Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged on December 21, 2012| 3 Comments »

Really. The best Christmas present is the one THEY want. But make it into a gift YOU want to give with a little showmanship.

First up, some simple (more…)

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Desperation time?

Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged , , on December 19, 2012|

 

It’s getting down to the wire, and you simply cannot think of the right gift for someone… or everyone!

A treasury of ideas for neighbors, kids, men. You will definitely findsome “just-right” presents on these lists!

TipJunkie collected up 2 dozen neighbor (read: work friend, client, anyone you like but don’t know well) gifts here.

Stocking stuffer ideas. Who doesn’t need THEM? (No stockings? Do a basket of treats!)

My local thrift store has Mason jars for 99 cents…for a Gift in a Jar (this site has free printables for labels, too. Kisses to them!)

Stocking stuffers for men. They’re such a pain when they don’t like glitter and face paint. More here, too.

Kids’ stocking stuffers can be easier, but need to be geared to their ages. Lists here.

A collection of gifts from your kitchen.

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Deja Vuesday: Stocking up for next year

Posted in Deja Vuesday, Shopkeeping talk, tagged , , , on December 18, 2012|

After all, some Auntie Kate messages are, ahem, Too Good to be Threw!

Click the image for more Deja Vuesday posts that are too good to be threw from TGtbT.com

Deja Vuesday

where you can visit a gently-used, recycled, and even restyled blog post in case you missed it the first time. It’s even better the second time around.

Take a quick visit to the past… the recent past… in your consignment, resale or thrift shop.

Did you sell a lot (more…)

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Stuff that Stocking!

Posted in 5- Minute Fixes, Shopkeeping talk, Teeny Tips, tagged , , , on December 17, 2012| 1 Comment »

Stocking Stuffer Template

Click for a template for your Stocking Stuffer signs

Your consignment, thrift, or resale shop has LOTS of merchandise that would make good stocking stuffers, doesn’t it?

Make sure that harried, frazzled, budget-tight shoppers know that!

Nothing’s easier to do than (more…)

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Report from the Front: Christmas Shopping

Posted in 5- Minute Fixes, Shopkeeping talk, tagged , , , on December 15, 2012|

Santa's a Saver!Oh, heck, Every year, I swear I’ll be DONE with Christmas shopping by now. After all, Christmas occurs like clockwork every December 25. So why would I subject myself to venturing into stores at this time of year?

Why, to report (more…)

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