As the dreads of shopping season approach, try doing this a little differently  

We all know the feeling. Dread, anxiety, disgust. The feeling that comes over us around this time of year when we begin to think of Christmas and holiday shopping. Although the idea may not seem to overwhelm us at the moment, we soon realize that we'd almost rather be anywhere than where we are when we pull into the overcrowded mall parking lot. Once inside the mall, our need to escape becomes more desired when children are screaming (including our own), sales people are rude, and fellow shoppers are getting on our nerves. Why not plan things a little differently this year?

I hear more and more people every year say that they do all their Christmas shopping online. Wow! What a great idea. Why do we ever venture anywhere other than online stores to do shopping? I can't think of one reason why I'd rather put up with holiday craziness at the mall than shop online in the comforts of my own home. Many retailers are making it easier and easier for customers to have all of their shopping needs met. Some sites handle it all, from gift registries to gift wrapping. Why not have all your Christmas gifts wrapped and delivered directly to your door? One site in particular, http://www.buymethisbuymethat.com  is an online gift registry that has partnered with hundreds of online retailers. Have your friends and family members create their online registries at this site and then shop for the gifts they want on the same site! No more coercing your friends and family members to tell you what they want. It doesn't get much easier than that. No more complaining or whining. No more overcrowded shopping malls. All things in life should be this easy!