If your holiday gifts aren’t already under the tree or in the mail, you’re not alone. One-fifth of the people polled in a recent Bing.com survey expect to last-minute shop this holiday season. Here are some great tips from Bing to help you avoid the stress last-minute shopping can bring.
Simplify Online Shopping
- Read reviews. Look for product reviews, especially when shopping for electronics and home appliances. You don’t want to spend good money for a product that doesn’t perform well or breaks down after just a few uses.
- Compare prices. Going online makes getting the best deal a snap. But don’t forget to factor in additional costs such as shipping and taxes. They can add up and turn a great bargain into a bust.
- Go easy on the eyes. The Visual Search gallery at Bing lets you see beautiful pictures of what you’re looking for – which helps you make confident decisions and shop faster.
- Get guidance. Not sure what to get? Online gift guides are a great way to see a quick round-up of different categories so you can find just the right gift for each person on your list.
Best Holiday Gift Bets from Brooke Burke
Brooke Burke, co-host of “Dancing with the Stars” and mom of four, offers a helpful gift guide at bingholiday.com, sharing these ideas for your loved ones.
- For Mom: The holidays can be stressful, especially for busy mothers. Brooke suggests pampering Mom with home spa products or gifts from the heart, like beautifully framed family photos or handmade artwork. Her favorite spa product is Bliss Body Butter, which comes in both scented and unscented varieties.
- For Dad: If Dad is a gadget lover, a new Windows Phone 7 like a Samsung Focus or HTC HD7 would thrill him this season. The latest smartphones make it easy to navigate the Web, enjoy entertainment, social network and use a wide variety of apps – all from one phone.
- For Kids: For kids ages two through eight, Brooke is a fan of recordable story books. These books take story time to a whole new level by letting you read and record the tale right into the book itself. Your children will hear you read their favorite stories at any time or place. And they make a great keepsake. For kids of all ages, Brooke suggests personalized charm bracelets for girls or ID bracelets for boys. She’s also a fan of the Sing-a-ma-jigs, one of the holiday season’s hottest toys that jitter, jabber and chatter as your child interacts with them. Get more great toy deals at www.bing.com/shopping.
