People often allow one thing or another to steal the joy of gift giving. The stress of hoping they won't hate your gift, fighting through the maze and crowds of the mall, and dealing with high price tags can make us forget what being a cheerful giver ever felt like. Christmas time can become a time of financial burden and fighting crowds. Birthdays can stop being about appreciating the person you're celebrating and become a last minute scramble for a gift. Try these five tips for a much happier gift giving experience.

