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Get ahead for Christmas

Follow these handy tips and get super-organised in time for the festive season


  • Bag your festive food delivery slot now
If you've never shopped online before but plan to this Christmas, sign up with your chosen supermarket straightaway as some give priority booking to their existing customers.

  • Order your personalised presents
For something really special, log on to My Box of Delights and Getting Personal. Champagne with a personalised bottle label, £39.95, is one of the charming gifts offered by Getting Personal's gift.

  • Book a baby-sitter before they're all snapped up.
Contact a baby-sitter service such as Sitters, in time for the festive season.

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