Black Friday and holiday shopping can be a tempting or even demanding time to spend a lot of money, but there are some ways to reduce the amount of cash spent and not overspend.

With some rethinking and focus it is possible to achieve getting your friends and loved ones a nice gift without putting too much stress on yourself.

Here are some tips and tricks to stay ahead of your holiday spending this year.

Make A Plan:

Before you head out to the stores to start shopping, make a plan of who you would like to shop for and what you would like to give them as a gift.

Set A Budget:

Write down how much money you would like to spend on each person's gift.

Use Rewards:

Stores will offer different sales or rewards programs and points can be used towards gifts, or credit card rewards at certain stores can rejuvenate some money also.

Thrift Gifts:

A second-hand gift can be a great idea for something unique and inexpensive.

Limit Store Visits For Cheaper Travel:

Not driving all over the place to multiple cities to get your gifts can help reduce the amount of money spent on gas while shopping.

Don't Buy Snacks/A Meal While Shopping:

The money spent on a $10-15 meal while shopping can be money put towards gifts.