Christmas shopping can be one of the most fun or most stressful times during the holidays. Nothing exemplifies the Christmas spirit more than picking out the perfect gift that you know will bring a smile to your sister's or your grandmother's face. On the other hand, making your way through overcrowded malls filled with grumpy customers and overworked employees can try anyone's patience.
So how do you maintain your sanity and get all your Christmas shopping done? Here is my strategy:
1. Make some gifts yourself: everyone likes homemade cookies
2. Movie theater gift cards are the perfect gifts for teenage cousins
3. Offer to make your parents a special dinner: they'll appreciate it more than ties or World's Best Mom mugs
4. Do some shopping online and only go to malls during the middle of the week
5. Donate to a favorite charity in the person's name
Last, but not least, make sure to take pictures of your family and friends opening their presents so you can remember the looks on their faces. :)
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