We’re halfway through November, and that means December is fast approaching so I’ve got one thing on my mind – gifts!

Gift shopping is a fun activity for me.  I know it can be troublesome and stressful but it’s  a great way to focus on those who mean the world to us.

Every year I like to get my family gifts I think they’ll love because I love them.

Ghosts of Giftmas Past

These days it can seem like the only point to the holidays is gifts, which of course is completely untrue.

Gifts are just a small part of Christmas, but they’re a great way to embrace the spirit of the holiday and show appreciation for those around us.

One of the most memorable gifts I ever received is Frankie. He’s my extra-adorable dachshund and was actually a gift for the whole family. We love him to bits and he’s very much part of Team Slappa’s.

Hot Tips for gift buying

Over the years I’ve perfected my knack for gift shopping, working out the best ways to buy great gifts for everyone without going over budget. This skill has served me well considering every year we celebrate with friends and family, doing a bit of a blind Kris Kringle.

So, if you dread gift shopping I have some tips on how to be a great gift buyer:

1. Know your audience – if it’s for close family or friends think about what they like. If it’s for a work Kris Kringle and you don’t know the person well try asking other co-workers about what they’re getting. If you really can’t come up with any ideas go for something practical; headphones, diary planners, coffee mugs, or in a pinch chocolates.
2. Set yourself a budget – for each person you’re buying for, set yourself a specific budget. It doesn’t have to be the same amount for each person, but it will help restrict your spending and keep you focused.
3. Start a present box – this is one of my favourites because it can be used for any occasion. Not just at Christmas time. The basic principle is to keep a big box that’s filled with possible gifts. Gifts can be small knick-knacks or fantastic items. You don’t have to splurge on filling the box either. The idea is to just fill it slowly over time. If there’s a great deal on buying multiples of an item you’re already getting then take advantage of that and place the extra into the box.
4. Remember “it’s the thought that counts” – At the end of the day it doesn’t matter if you got someone the perfect gift, what matters is you were thinking of them.

Thongs On!

Denise

PS – Remember, a pair of Slappa’s also makes a great gift for anyone 😉

With new sellers and many of our sellers having their own Facebook pages, I reckon there’ll be more than a few first time Slappa’s wearers around the beach and barbie this summer.

We even had a Facebook post last month of a pair of Slappa’s Thongs in the Sahara Desert!

Thanks to our lovely customers who took photos, making Slappa’s a part of their travel experience.  We love to see where our thongs got to on your globe-trotting feet.

Thanks for sharing your thong-ventures with us!

Read on to see which of your adventures we’ve shared here plus a great idea of how to get every Slappa’s Thongs colour in your Christmas stocking

Big shout out to you fabulous Facebook followers and friends

Thanks to you, our  Slappa’s Thongs’ Facebook page reached over 11,000 Slappa’s friends and followers!

Besides the Sahara Desert, you’ve taken your thongs to Mystery Island, cruising on Legend of The Seas, from Vietnam to Koh Samui – you sure get around in them! Thanks for sharing and posting on Facebook with us; great stories like these from….

Sue Gates Hubby & I took our Slappers on Country Cruisin on Legend of the Seas last week….this pic was taken on beautiful Mystery Island.

Rachel Higgs From Vietnam yesterday to Koh Samui today…Most comfortable footwear I’ve travelled with. Just glad I bought 2 pairs. With Plantar Fasciitis and now odeama, they truly are my life saver.

Fibromyalgia & Fasciopathy Friendly

Rachel’s post meant a lot to me too, because apart being fashionable, fun and comfy, I designed Slappa’s Thongs with built-in Arch Support, great for Plantar Fasciitis (or fasciopathy), heel pain and generally relaxing tired feet. So, posts from Slappa’s Facebook friends who have found some relief from Fibromyalgia & Fasciopathy wearing their Slappa’s Thongs, is the best ever news to me.

Janice Jack I bought some in Alice Springs and after wearing them for a couple of days I went back for another pair. I have trouble with planter facsiitis and they are the best things I have come across. I wore them for 3 months while travelling and had no trouble at all.

Tina Robinson I have fibromyalgia and suffer with a lot of pain in my feet. Wearing slapper thongs eliminates most of my pain. Wish they came in ‘winter’ styles to for cold Melbourne winters. Mine have lasted 2 years now, getting thin from wear (almost every day) so need to restock.

Sharryn Smith Me! 💗💖💙Better than ANY expensive orthotic👏👏👏

Thanks for sharing ladies …

Thong Throng

December is shaping up super busy for us, with loads of Facebook friends asking where they can find their nearest Slappa’s Thongs stockist. Seems like everyone is thronging to their nearest thong seller.

Our Slappa’s Thongs Facebook team have been answering each of your “where’s my nearest stockist” enquiries.

Whether you’re a seasoned Slappa’s or a newbie Slappa’s wearer, you might like to see these Facebook pages of some of our super Slappa’s sellers, who may be a bit more local to you:

Splash of Colour by Fran (Airlie Beach and Bowen)
Slappa’s Thongs Geelong
Slappa’s Thongs Northern Vic
Slappa’s Thongs Hervey Bay
Slappa’s Thongs Eyre Peninsula
Slappa’s Thongs Sunraysia
Slappa’s Thongs Brighton SA

Plus, there’s a full list of all our seller’s locations on our website

Where we don’t have a super Slappa’s seller near you, you can always order on-line from us – just click on this link.

Make your Slappa’s Santa list!

One of our Facebook friends likes this idea for getting her mitts (and feet) on every Slappa’s colour available …

Rhonda Sellenthin Love my Slappas. One problem is I want a pair in every colour. Lol!

Slappa’s Thongs Get everyone to buy for Christmas Rhonda!

Rhonda Sellenthin Lol. What a good idea. 😉

We hope you’ve been good this year Rhonda Sellenthin so Santa brings you a swag of Slappas!

If you get your friends and family to order by lunchtime 20^th December, you’ll have your new rainbow range in time for Christmas Day 😉

Need Slappa’s for Christmas?

The weather is hotting up and it’s the perfect time to break out some new thongs! Order your Slappa’s Thongs online  and choose from our fabulous range of colours to suit every member of the family.

Wishing each of you a safe, happy and thong-tastic Christmas!

Warmest wishes,

Denise