Top 5 Tips on What to Expect this Holiday Season Including How to Help the Economy While Shopping for Gifts This Year

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San Diego, California, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) December 8, 2011 -- Relieve some stress this holiday season by shopping online from the comfort of your own couch! Avoid the crazy malls and department stores where what you want is probably out of stock or the lady in the curlers is staring you down for the last copy of the latest popular video game. Save money by comparison shopping through your computer rather than running from one store to the next. Here are 5 handy tips that will have you armed and ready for this holiday season:

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Top 5 Tips on What to Expect this Holiday Season Including How to Help the Economy While Shopping for Gifts This Year

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1.) Shop Online – The best way to save some money is to shop online. Whether it is through an online retail like MedievalCostumesandGifts.com or seller markets such as Ebay and Amazon. Compare product pricing, shipping costs and times all from the comfort of your own home while sipping a warm cup of cocoa.

2.) Shop Small and Local – Big department stores are always running out of stock this time of year and still overcharging during some of their hottest sales. Consumer reports have proven that you can save even more money by shopping with small businesses. American Express showed off their support for small businesses by creating “Small Business Saturday,” where you shop at a small business (dodging the mall) for that whole day whether it is on site or online. Small businesses also help keep the money flow within their city/state so you will be helping out the local economy as well.

3.) Get Creative – Homemade gifts are the best! Find a unique canning jar and put in all the ingredients necessary to make your Grandma’s chocolate cookie recipe. Tie a bow on the top, add a handmade tag and give it to the baker in your life! Frame a favorite picture from the last road trip with your best friend. Be creative. Handmade gifts will not only cost less than the latest electronic gizmo, they’ll create a lasting memory for the recipient.

4.) Shop and Compare – Be sure the price is right! Compare retailers online and when at the mall. The last thing you want is to spend too much for a gift that costs less someplace else. The best way to compare is to look at online retailers vs. walk-in stores. Take advantage of the Google Shopping Results and scroll through the different online prices for your gift.

5.) Buy Gifts on Time – Make sure your gift arrives/ships on time! Double check to make sure the order will ship and arrive within your allotted holiday time-frame. Remember that December 16 is Free Shipping Day , so be sure to get awesome new deals that will include free shipping with the participating stores mentioned on the Free Shipping Day website (FreeShippingDay.com), all of which have promised to ship your gifts on time before the holiday weekend.

Now that you are ready, get on with your holiday shopping! If you have a Medieval or fantasy enthusiast on your gift list, check MedievalCostumesandGifts.com for unique and inexpensive gift ideas! MedievalCostumesandGifts is offering 20% off all products for the holidays (use promo code Holiday20) and is also participating for Free Shipping Day (December 16). If you would like to know about more promotional offers check out the RetailMeNot.com website for all special offers and sales.

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