3 Saving Secrets: Because all you want for Christmas is a good deal.

By Caroline Jacobson on November 12, 2015 in Just for Kicks

As happy as the holidays are pictured to be, holiday shopping and errands can make it hard to find the joy of the season – especially when you're on the hunt for a good shopping deal! Smile through stress with these three shopping secrets (you'll want to check this list twice):

1. Click and clip.

Retailers distribute 2.9 billion coupons each year. In other words, coupons are easy to find— take advantage. Whether you go online or use the classic clipping method to scour for sales, take the extra time to find the best price.

Search engines are a simple way to start.

Search for your item with add-on words like “sale” and “coupon” and you could save in seconds. Remember to stop after the first results page — if a legit coupon exists, it will be there. If the classic Google search fails, hop over to RetailMeNot or Price Grabber. If you're a paper person, check out The Krazy Coupon Lady's clip tips. They'll do the work for you.

2. Take your time.

Health and wellness products, athletic apparel and electronic items are going to be hot this year. Buy those items first to make sure you don't miss out and keep a lookout for promotions.

Big-ticket health and beauty items, like electric toothbrushes and water flossers, are cheapest during peak sale times. 

3. Buy in bulk.

You can spend 36% less on stocking stuffer staples if you head to your local wholesale store. Warehouses are stocked with toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss and all the other traditional trimmings. Every member of the family will be set for a holiday of healthy smiles.

We want to hear your shopping secrets — dish in the comments section.