Summary: If you are out shopping today make sure to head to your local shops for Small Business Saturday! Stick to a budget. Before you go gift and food shopping, decide how much money you can afford to spend. Then stick to your budget. Don't try to buy happiness with an avalanche of gifts. Looking for ways to save? Try these alternatives: Instead of a gift, donate to a charity in someone's name. Give homemade gifts. – check PINTEREST for tons of ideas. Start a family or friends gift exchange. Draw a name and buy only one gift for the cost predetermined by your group. Having to buy only one gift can really take the stress out of holiday shopping. Happy Shopping!
