• Give Homemade Gifts
• Edit Your Shopping List
• Think Outside the Box
• Give Action-Based Coupons
• Buy Early (or Late)
• Go Electronic
• Save on Wrapping

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• Shop after 6 p.m. the day BEFORE the big sale. 
• There's nothing wrong about a "me-too" gift. 
• Pause and investigate before you click "Buy."
• Make money while you shop. 
• Ask for the "hidden" discounts. 

1. Create A Holiday Shopping Budget And Stick With It.

2. Don’t Try To Outdo Others.

3. Buy Online.

4. Use Cash.

5. Don’t Buy On Impulse.

6. Don’t Open Store Credit Cards.

7. Don’t Fall For The No Payment Financing Offers.

8. Don’t Buy Extended Warranties.

1. Make a Shopping List
2. Be Patient and Look for Deals
3. Plan Ahead 
4. Organize Your Trip
5. Buy Online
6. Don’t Buy More than You Need
7. Clip Coupons
8. Find Alternatives
9. Gift Receipts
10. Get the Items Shipped ASAP 
11. Beware of Your Belongings
12. Try Using Only Cash 
13. Credit Cards Might Be Good Also
14. Reward Points
15. An Activity Could Be Worth Even More
16. Taking the Experience a Step Further 
17. Don’t Buy Extended Warranty
18. Avoid Credit Card Advances
19. No Store Credit Cards
20. No Interest Till 2010
21. It’s Not a Competition
22. Online Deal Sites 
23. Online Promo Code
24. Ask for a Discount 
25. Find a Shopping Buddy
26. Have a Secret Santa Amongst Your Group
27. Bring Your Own Shopping Bag
28. Avoid Crowds 
29. Free Gift Wrapping 
30. Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute
31. Remember Yourself
32. Use Common Sense