This Is How I Manage to Get My Christmas Shopping Done in Half an Hour

There's a not-so-secret Christmas shopping trick I've used for the past couple of years that takes the stress out of it all: Instead of rushing around different shops, I just do it all on one place online. No rush, no fuss. And the gifts can even get delivered the next day needed. So what's the magical place in question? Amazon. After all, if you find the whole present-buying process overwhelming, I don't blame you. The idea of trying to find the ideal gift for every member of your family—plus a few tokens here and there for friends, colleagues, and pets—can be a bit of a nightmare. But doing it all on one online store means you'll have more time to actually enjoy the festive season.

While most consider it the best place to buy books and perhaps some electrical goods, it's also great for fashion items, food and beauty too. Basically, you can buy everything you could possibly need for the festive period. That said, the sheer amount of products Amazon now stocks can make it fantastically difficult to narrow down your options—which is why I've done the job for you. From cutting-edge blow-dryers to the boots everyone wants to gorgeous beauty products and delicious chocolates, there genuinely is a way to check everyone off of your Christmas shopping list in one swift checkout process.

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