Black Friday and Cyber Monday are long gone as shoppers are preparing to visit stores to complete their holiday shopping list.

Believe it or not, there are still some ways to save on gifts, extra decorations for the tree or around your home, and much more.

The first tip to remember is some shops and online stores are keeping up with their Black Friday sales after November 25th. Shops are looking to make room in their inventory for new products during or after the 2016 holiday season. This may be your chance to pounce on some great deals on your holiday shopping adventure.

In addition, stores will be looking to clear out holiday-themed items as we draw closer to the end of the month. It's always less stressful to finish your gift shopping well in advance before the gift exchange. But, expect some vendors to offer residents last minute savings which will be hard to ignore.

Plan your shopping ahead of time as well. Create a strategy of who you're buying for, how much you are willing to spend on your gift recipients, and decide how you're paying for the presents. Paying in cash is a good way to control your spending or track your spending when using debit or credit cards. Shoppers will sometimes forget about how much they've spent until they receive the card bills in the mail later in the month.

For the unpredictable, difficult person to buy for on your shopping list this year, consider unleashing your creative side by making a crafty gift. Not only will this option allow you to show the person how much you appreciate them; it will also save on your wallet.