It's that time of the year again! It's cold and crazy outside and to make it even crazier, you have to go out and buy all kinds of gifts. After going through this myself in the past few weeks, I thought I might give you guys some advice when it comes to Holiday shopping:

1. Stay Calm

The most important thing to remember is to stay clam. There are people everywhere and bad traffic no matter which way you turn. If you are feeling overwhelmed by all of the sales, just take a break.

2. Online Shopping

If you really don't want to go out in the cold or hang out with the crowds, you could always just shop online. I know a lot of people who find everything they need online, so they don't have to deal with the stress in the stores. The important thing to remember about online shopping, is to order it ahead of time because it's going to take a while to get to you. Plus, if something is messed up, you want to have time to return it if need be.

3. Make a Plan

My favorite way to shop is to make a list. If you make a list, you are more likely to get in and get out, so your trip will be faster. Try writing down the people you're shopping for and possible gift ideas. This will keep you from spending hours and hours inside stores.

4. Stay Focused

I know all of the shops have "amazing" sales right now and they are doing everything they can to reel you in. Just remind yourself what you came in for and stay focused.

5. Take Breaks

One of the most important rules of shopping is to take breaks. You'll be more irritable if you don't. If you feel like hitting the salesman in the face, or pushing someone to grab the last item you need for the stockings, you might want to take a break.

These may seem very obvious or even pointless to some, but it's a crazy world out there when you have to go shopping. Stay warm this winter and shop smart.