Holiday shopping can be stressful with limited time and high price tags. Here is a solution to both problems. Shop online. There are a number of online features that save you money. Here is a list of my money to save opportunities.AmazonAmazon is a great way to buy almost everything. Previously known only for books, CDs and DVDs, Amazon now sells everything from scented soaps, flower arrangements, to fitness equipment at extremely discounted prices. If you buy from Amazon Marketplace, consider taking part in their Amazon Prime membership. The first 30 days are free, but afterwards there is a $ 79 annual membership for up to four people in a household. This is an advantage if you do a lot of online shopping because you get free two days shipping for something that is sold from Amazon Marketplace. If you need something overnight, there simply is a $ 3.99 fee. You can make up for your membership in shipping costs alone throughout the holidays season.Check with your union, guild, or membership policiesI take advantage of all the "perks" as I can. With my AAA policy I can buy a 10% discount at Target, 5% discount at Barnes and Noble, 10% discount on Blue Nile, and 10% discount at Circuit City in addition to many others. As a member of my guild, I can get gift certificates for a fraction of the cost that I can either give as gifts or apply for online shopping. Check online at your trade union or guild website like offers.Check circulars in the mail Many companies offer lower rates for online shopping or free shipping for first time buyers. Check your mail for promotional codes at these stores. For example, CVS pharmacy often sends me a coupon for $ 10 off a $ 50 online purchase and offer free shipping. By going to the CVS I could stock up on gift bags, wrapping paper, cards, beauty supplies, electronics, gift baskets, and candy. It is sent to my door at 20% off of what I would pay in store.Use up air milesIf you are a member of a frequent flyer program, but never seem to earn enough miles for a flight, consider cashing in miles before they expires at the online affiliates. Log into your frequent flyer program to see which companies they work with. You can easily turn into a couple thousand miles a gift certificate for an online shop or a restaurant. By participating in a group as www.points.com you can combine all your frequent flyer accounts into one easily traced program. They have a user-friendly system, which you can calculate exactly what your miles can be exchanged for a list of affiliates.Cash in credit card format points Much as air miles, many credit card companies now offer points systems to help gather interest in their brief. You can turn in miles for cash back or gift cards to a variety of shops and restaurants. Consider turning on some miles to put towards online shopping for Christmas presents.Check free shipping requirementsMost stores offer free shipping when you use a certain amount. If you is Christmas shopping, make your list and check it twice. Rather than jump online and buy one or two gifts incur shipping charges each time, sit down and construct a whole list. By buying many gifts for a time, you'll probably hit their $ 50 and free shipping threshold. Check other online companies like Google rules.Google GoogleInstead to go directly to a known shop, try typing in the topic you're looking for in your browser. There are many sites like www.overstock.com or www.fragrancenet.net for example, that offer ridiculous discounts on name brand stuff. You can easily buy a designer name purse at www.overstock.com for up to 90% off the normal price selling price. I was able to buy a $ 60 bottle of perfume on www.fragrancenet.net for $ 20 You will be amazed at what discount sites will pop up for your search.EbayOnline sellers have taken over the market on Ebay. Ebay use to be known as an auction site, have a lot of retailers opened their own Ebay stores where you can simply search an item and "buy it now." A lot of brand new items can be purchased from these vendors for cents on the dollar, because their bulk mailings. By purchasing from a highly rated seller, chances are you will have no trouble receiving your purchase on time and in excellent condition.These eight tips have saved me for last minute gift shopping, and helped me stretch my U.S. dollar significantly. Before heading out to battle shoppers. Consider saving yourself the trouble and log in to your favorite retailers site