The top 5 shopping hacks to make sure you survive the holiday season

The top 5 shopping hacks to make sure you survive the holiday seasonThe top 5 shopping hacks to make sure you survive the holiday seasonChristmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but the run-up to the big day is the complete opposite. Long shop queues, busy high streets and a distinct lack of money can be tiresome and stressful. So weve rounded up the top five Christmas shopping hacks to get you through1. Know when to look for dealsTo save a bit of money over the Christmas season, its important to know when to do your shopping. Lots of shops will have deals on over Christmas to encourage shoppers into stores so look out for deals in magazines, newspapers and on social media.Black Friday is also a great time to do the bulk of your Christmas shopping. This year, Black Friday falls on the 23rd November but many shops will be offering deals for up to a week before. Find out what deals you could snatch here.2. Suggest Secret SantaIf you have lots of people to buy for a big friendsh ip group or a large family then youll understand the struggle of buying presents for everyone. But this is the year that you should suggest a Secret Santa with a price limit, it will save you shed loads of money. You can even organise your Secret Santa online onDrawNames3. Stock up with on-the-go, filling foodsIf youre going to hit the high street, then make sure youve stocked up on filling, on-the-go foods to save you spending money and time on expensive high street food options. Lizis Breakfast Drinks (Available in Sainsburys, RRP 1.49) are the perfect on-the-go option as theyre full of polypeptid and fibre to keep you going If youre after something slightly different, then Jake Nayns Naansters (Available in Sainsburys, RRP 2.00) are the perfect option. They are delicious naans stuffed with authentic curries that can be eaten cold and on the go.4. Buy late Christmas presentsIf youre not seeing someone until after Christmas then why not buy their present late? Prices are slashed o n Boxing Day and its the perfect opportunity to buy lovely presents for half the price, or to stock up on presents for next year If you want to get ahead of everyone else then check online on Christmas Day, most shops release their sale items then5. Consider DIY presentsYou dont have to be an art and craft whizz to make a DIY present. DIY presents can be a great way to save money and still give personal and thoughtful gifts. You could simply buy a cheap frame and print off a friends favourite quote or saying to pop in the frame easy Check out thisYouTubevideofor a bit of inspiration.This article was originally published on YourCoffeeBreak.