We have all seen those delighted smiling faces in the sea of shoppers who actually seem to be enjoying themselves. Those laughing tones emitted from delighted mouths seem to ring loud over the stressed crush of rushing shoppers and mock at your own panicked and tormented mental state. Feeling a most scrooge-like surge of loathing you wonder what their secret is. To console yourself as you rush on you conclude the holiday mountain of extra work has left them touched in the head.

They couldn't possibly have a list as long as yours filled with every 'it' item ranging from baby and toddler to picky teen. There is no way they spent the last three days running like a rabid person from every toy store in the greater metropolitan area narrowly dodging fist fights to win the coveted cabbage patch doll or sit and stand stroller or the coup de grace, a dancing Elmo.

This is not true. These happy consumers have learned from their mistakes and the mistakes of others to become purchasing divas. This allows for great enjoyment of gift shopping. Buying presents, creating the magic of childhood that will live in your toddler's memory for a lifetime should be enjoyable . These consumers have cracked the code; the holiday cues, crowds and nervous energy are all part of the game to them.

When I attempted that very first time into the post Thanksgiving madhouse seeking a kids pedal car, pedal plane or a tricycle for my then 3-year old, I had no idea what I was doing. I had a misty idea of what I wanted: the Radio Flyer Wagons. But I had not prepared properly and the store was out of that item. This is where most of us meet our downfall: lack of preparation. Take it from me, even the most apprehensive shopper can learn to survive and even thrive in the high-energy crowds a good sale produces.

Successful holiday shoppers have various things in common. They have a game plan . They know whom they are shopping for, what they will be purchasing, how much it costs and where to buy it. They have tackled the power of both the internet and holiday circulars so they know they are getting a good deal on a present that will be received with squeals and squawks of pure childhood happiness. In their minds they can see their babies waking and opening that wonderful new baby doll and crib. You can't help but smile and have a good time when you know the fruits of your hard work will be so fabulous.

Even with cautious planning, purchasing nirvana can be disrupted by elements beyond your control. Stock shortages, overtime at work or lack of funds affect purchasing divas just the same as any other shopper. What a true holiday shopping diva has on her side is a plan B.

When holiday shopping divas confront a roadblock on their way to the plush toy of her child's sugarplum dreams, she knows an optional route to get what she desires. If you are wanting to avoid the rat race of the shopping centers , you can enjoy free shipping on all your online holiday shopping at Simply Unique Baby Gifts.