Holiday Shopping Etiquette

What is it about this time of year that turns some of us into American Gladiators fighting for ultimate domination?

To avoid this calamity, check out my top 3 Quick and Dirty Tips for proper holiday shopping before you head out to the mall:

Tip #1 – Plan Ahead
Starting as early as you can can save you time, money, and gray hair. All year long, I’ll notice things that I want to get for friends and family and months before December I’ll start to pick some up. By the time everyone else is feverishly fighting for the last Elmo doll, I’m sitting pretty.

Tip #2 – Don’t Pick A Fight
No matter how mad people make you or how flared your temper may get, it’s no reason to come to blows. I vividly remember seeing two people fist fight over a pair of shoes on sale. I felt absolute disgust for humanity at that very moment. When someone confronts you with aggression over a possible gift, the best thing to do is walk away. Read More »