12 Tips to Make Holiday Shopping Easier This Year

Like most things in life, before you can truly get started, you need a plan. Map out your who, what when, where, and how. Take time to compile who you’re shopping for (don’t forget to include yourself!), what items you need on hand for hosting and attending holiday festivities, when you need to purchase things to have them on time, where you can get everything on your list, and your budget for the whole season. Getting organised in the beginning will save you time and money in the end. Amazon Wishlist is a great way to map out you need.

If you need a little extra inspiration this season, checking out holiday gift guides is a great way to find the perfect present for everyone on your list. Amazon.com.au’s Christmas Store gift guides make it fun and easier than ever to shop and save across categories.

• Holiday Toy List: Our Toy List is filled with some of the most sought-after family-friendly items, many of them brand-new for the holiday season. Take the guesswork out of gifting and shop by age, character, brand, and category. In addition, Amazon Playmakers Top 100 Holiday Toy list is back, and perfect for those who want to quickly and conveniently shop from the best-of-the-best toys and games, handpicked by the Amazon Playmakers.
  
• Electronics: Customers can find great gifts for every techie with our one-stop electronics shop —whether that’s TVs, laptops, mobiles, headphones, smartwatches, and more.
  
• Home: Discover the perfect gifts for the home from home décor, kitchen appliances, smart home, to home improvement and home office.
  
• Entertainment: The entertainment gift guide is the perfect destination to find gifts to relax, play or learn during the holidays from books to movies and TV Shows, music, video and PC gaming.
  
• Beauty: The Beauty Gift Guide has everything shoppers’ need from beauty appliances, to gift sets, fragrances, skin care, hair care and cosmetics to treat a loved one, or to treat themselves.
  
• Fashion: A one-stop destination for head-to-toe style. Find apparel, shoes, accessories, jewellery, watches, handbags, and sunglasses from a wide range of designer, contemporary, and emerging brands for any occasion, any style, and any budget.
  
• Australian Small Businesses: Shop giftable products from Australian small businesses in the Amazon.com.au Small Business Gift Guide across a range of categories including Beauty, Pets, Electronics, Home, Fashion, and Kitchen. Customers will discover unique and innovative products from startups and entrepreneurs from Amazon Launchpad.
  
• Stocking Fillers: Shop an assortment of giftable items for any occasion throughout the holiday season. Stocking Stuffers curates a wide selection of must have products across fashion, electronics, toys, beauty, and much more. From fun Secret Santa items, to that hot item for the best host, luxury beauty gifts for your glam loved one, and a wide array of gifts available for those on a budget, this guide has every gift list covered.

Signing up for a loyalty or membership program is a great way to unlock extra savings and perks during the holiday season. Membership programs like Amazon Prime offer customers extra ways to save and enjoy the holidays. With Prime, members can get the best of shopping, savings, and entertainment to make the holiday season more fun and convenient. Perks like free delivery on eligible orders and unlimited access to award-winning movies and TV episodes with Prime Video, and more make Prime a great resource during the holidays.

Browse Amazon deals at https://www.amazon.com.au/deals all day, every day, where you can save on computers, electronics, home and kitchen supplies, sporting goods, and much more. As well, stay tuned for Black Friday and Cyber Monday – coming soon!

Use Subscribe and Save for savings on repeat purchases, including everything from everyday essentials for the home to pet supplies and other products you’ll need throughout the holiday season and through the new year.

Shop Amazon Best Sellers to find products that are popular and trending with customers, check out the #FoundItOnAmazon and #AmazonAustralia hashtags on Instagram to see what influencers and customers are purchasing on Amazon, or check out the Movers and Shakers to see trending products from the past 24 hours.

Customers can support Australian small businesses through the Amazon.com.au Shop Local store. Shop giftable products from small businesses in the Amazon.com.au Small Business Gift Guide across a range of categories including Beauty, Pets, Electronics, Home, Fashion, and Kitchen. Customers will discover unique and innovative products from startups and entrepreneurs from Amazon Launchpad.

Customers can enjoy a 360-degree view of products, real-time tracking and delivery updates, and even get alerts when their saved items go on sale by using the Amazon app.

In partnership with Starlight Children’s Foundation, Amazon Australia has released its annual top 100 Holiday Toy List, along with a limited edition Amazon Playmakers Holiday Colouring book created by acclaimed illustrator Mitch Revs and the Playmakers: Amazon’s official toy testers and now, toy creators! For every Amazon Playmakers Holiday Colouring book that is purchased during this year's Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales, Amazon Australia will donate $1* to Starlight Children's Foundation.

Add to your shopping list, ask for product recommendations, and track your delivery, all by asking Alexa. Plus, to shop holiday deals just say, “Alexa, what are my deals?”

Amazon has also announced an extended change of mind returns window for the holiday season with most of the items purchased between October 1 and December 31 able to be returned for change of mind until January 31, 2022.