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Our Christmas shopping challenge is coming for 2025 and it will help you check off your list earlier than ever!

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Our Christmas Shopping Challenge was so popular last year, that we’re bringing it back! 🎉

Soon we’ll be sharing the best gift ideas for everyone you need to shop for this 2025 season. We’ll be sharing a new gift guide every week for the next few months so you can check off your entire list before the holiday craziness.

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Okay, okay…we know summer basically just got started, but we believe it’s never too early to score great gifts at great prices so we’re here to help YOU! Plus, many of our Hip shoppers said they begin their holiday shopping during summer to help lessen the load come winter and it makes them feel like they didn’t break the bank when gifts are purchased over a longer period of time.

Even better, for the past few years, many major retailers like Target, Walmart, and Amazon have hosted some of their biggest sales during summer and fall, giving us all a reason to start shopping early. 🙌🏼

Get ahead on Christmas 2025 & shop these huge summer sales now:


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Here’s a peak at some of last year’s gift guides and what you can expect this year:

  • Babies
  • Boyfriends
  • Couples
  • Coworkers
  • Grandparents
  • Husbands
  • Parents
  • Screen-free ideas
  • Stocking Stuffers
  • Teachers
  • Teens
  • Tweens
  • and many more!!!

Don’t see someone you’re shopping for?…

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We want to hear from YOU this year!

If there’s someone on your list who’s always hard to shop for or a specific gift guide you’re hoping to see, let us know in the comments below!

Our team will be working hard this year to make your holiday shopping experience easier than ever!

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Here are a few tips for our Christmas Gift Challenge…

  1. Create an overall budget. This will help you stay on track and stay within your means.
  2. Make a list. Know who you’re shopping for and group them by priority.
  3. Decide on a budget per person. Designate a specific budget for each person and how many gifts you plan to buy for them.

Download our FREE printable to keep track of your gifts:


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Start and keep track of your 2025 gift lists with these FREE gift tracker apps:

Christmas Gift ListiOS | Android

Plan gifts, ideas, and preferences for each of your recipients, split group gifts, and keep track of all your budget needs. 

Christmas Gift List TrackeriOS | Android

This free app uses bar graphs to easily keep track of your purchases, gift lists, and budget. You can even compare previous years’ gift lists to avoid gifting the same gift twice.

Santa’s BagiOS | Website

Santa’s Bag helps you plan your Christmas shopping lists, manage your gift recipients, and keep track of what you’ve already purchased versus what you haven’t yet.

ElfsteriOS | Android | Website

This is the perfect app to use if you’re organizing a gift exchange. Plus, you can keep track of gifts and share your own wishlists with friends & family.

Chrismas Planner ProiOS

Sort and organize gift lists in multiple different ways, and keep track of your budget & the status of your gifts. And it’s all on lockdown with a password-protected account!


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Here’s how to minimize your shopping this year.

This is the year you can consider starting the 4 Gift Rule if you’re looking to simplify your shopping list. This method of gift-giving makes each gift more meaningful and intentional. Say goodbye to frivolous shopping in 2025!

We also favor vacation experience gifts. While tangible items are always nice, the memories from something you can do can never be replaced and will last a lifetime. While this may not be for everyone, it’s surely something to get you thinking before the holiday season is here.


In the meantime, here’s how you can stay in the know all year long and maximize your savings… 


1. Sign up for our emails for the hottest seasonal deals and gift guides.

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Sign up for our free emails! You’ll be the first to receive updates on all the hottest deals of the season, gift guides, exclusive offers, and even fun giveaways!

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2. Join us on Telegram. 

Get alerted to all the HOTTEST deals FASTER! Telegram is the app you didn’t know you needed. It’s FREE and super easy to use! Join our new Hip2Save Telegram account to get notified right on your phone when the hottest deals, promo codes, legit freebies, and limited-time sales pop up!

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3. Make sure you’re following us on Instagram!

We share exclusive content on our Instagram page, so it’s the best way to maximize your knowledge of the latest trends and deals you can score! Plus, Collin shares her favorite deals all year long and gets pretty personal, from kids to home projects!

Read all the reasons you’ll want to follow Hip2Save on Instagram now!


Hop over to start shopping for deals now!


About the writer:

Sara is a self-taught blogger & photographer and brings 9+ years of experience to her craft. Her work has been featured in numerous esteemed publications, spanning building, travel, and fashion. Beyond her creative pursuits, Sara’s primary mission is to empower others to embrace a toxic-free & sustainable lifestyle.


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Comments 9

  1. Emily

    Love seeing the list of upcoming gift guides! I also shop for my siblings and my best friend. The bestie is easy since she likes a lot of the same things I like… my brothers on the other hand are difficult to shop for! I’d love to see a gift guide for adult siblings added to the list 🙂

    • Amber (Hip Sidekick)

      Glad you’re loving the list, Emily! ❤️ Thanks so much for the request! We did do Sisters and Brothers last year and will do it again this year! 🙌

  2. April Cotter

    For my coworkers (24 of them) I made a large fruit basket and took it to the office for everyone. Oranges, apples, cuties, and some Reese’s mini peanut butter cups mixed in. It was a massive time saver for me. Budget friendly. It was a huge hit with our team.

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      That sounds like an amazing gift idea, April! 🍊🍏🍫 Love the mix of fruit and Reese’s – no wonder it was a hit! 🙌 Such a smart, budget-friendly idea too! Thanks for sharing!

  3. Natalie

    I’ve really cut back on the gifts I purchase for people in recent years and focus more on experiences (travel, events, etc.) and quality time. I love see all the deals and taking advantage of them for items we need, but they are normally just things for our home, dog, etc.

  4. Regina

    I started shopping whenever I see good deal you guys post. From salt & pepper sherr

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      Same here, Regina! 🥰 Glad you snag some Hip deals all year long!

  5. Regina

    *sorry I accidentally clicked post. I meant to say salt & pepper grinder and candle warmer lamps

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      No worries at all! ❤️ Those sure make great gifts!

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