5 Things To Give If Your Christmas Gift Is Delayed In The Mail

Author Keith Connors

December 23rd, 2020 11:34 AM

So you ordered all of your Christmas gifts in time to be here for the holidays, or so you thought. If 2020 has taught us anything it’s that nothing goes as planned. So what do you do if the gifts you ordered are delayed and won’t arrive before Christmas?

Here are five ideas of what to do if your Christmas gift for someone is late:

• 1. Voucher

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  Print out a photo of the gift and put it in an envelope. Maybe even make it look like a certificate, voucher or a coupon and put the receiver's name on it. Then decorate the envelope with their stickers or drawings. When you stuff the certificate or coupon in the envelope also pour in some confetti so when they open it's like a celebration!

• 2. Box It Up

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  Instead of an envelope, create the same coupon or certificate from the first option and put it in an empty box. You can fill the box with candy, confetti and maybe a balloon or two. Wrap it like you would any other Christmas gift. Again, a personal party in a box.

• 3. Give A Small Sentimental Gift

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  Maybe a snow globe or an ornament that reminds you of your relationship or a trip you have taken. Include a card to explain why the gift is special and that they will be getting another gift soon.
• 4. Make Something

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  Get crafty or bake a sweet treat with a gift tag on it that says, " Merry Christmas, Part One. Part Two, Coming Soon."

• 5. Drinks!

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  Pick up a gift card for a cup of coffee or a mini bottle of liquor and include the same gift tag from idea #4.

*The best part, when you receive the gift in the mail and give it to them they have two surprises and not just one on Christmas Day! BONUS!

6 Christmas Tree Safety Tips to Consider This Holiday Season

Few holiday decorations are as popular as the Christmas Tree, but they also have the potential for danger, especially if you plan on buying and decorating a fresh tree. That’s why Christmas tree safety tips are so important.

According to the American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA), “Christmas trees alone result in 13 million dollars, annually, in property damage.” Fortunately, the ACTA has plenty of tips to make sure your Christmas is merry, bright and safe for the whole family. Scroll below for six important Christmas tree safety tips.

• Make sure your tree is as fresh as possible

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  Potential freshness warning signs to look for in a Christmas tree is how vibrant the green needles are and how easy it is for the needles to be plucked from the tree.

• Always keep your tree watered

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  This is a common Christmas tree safety tip that most are aware of, but it can't be stressed enough. Always make sure your tree base has plenty of water to prevent your tree from drying out. A dry tree is more likely to catch on fire.

• Keep your tree away from any and all heat sources

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  Whether they're candles, heat vents or fireplaces, your tree should be far away from anything that could dry it out or cause a fire.
• Confirm all of your lights are safety tested

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  Per the ACTA, "Make sure all your indoor and outdoor Christmas lights have been tested in a lab by the UL or ETL/ITSNA for safety, and throw out any damaged lights."

• Turn off your Christmas tree lights before bedtime

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  Never leave your Christmas tree on overnight. This could lead to excessively drying out your tree, which could lead to a fire.

• Keep a fire extinguisher nearby

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  Hopefully, you'll never have to deal with a Christmas tree fire, but it never hurts to err on the side of caution and keep a fire extinguisher nearby just in case.

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Author Keith Connors

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• Keith Connors
• Winter Guide
• Winter Guide - Family Fun

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