The Holiday season is fast approaching and you’re about to either go out shopping or fill up your online shopping cart… but wait! Before you do THAT, you have to make sure that you won’t break the bank.

Every year, December rolls around and we somehow go overboard, don’t we? In addition to all the decorating around the house, we pack the bottom of the Christmas tree with gifts and over-stock stuffings. If this sounds like you then you need to sit back, take a breath, and read through our list.

We’ve compiled 12 tips for you today that will keep your spending in check without ruining the magic of gift-giving! Click through to find out how you too can make Holiday gift shopping more affordable!