It’s that time of year!

Holiday shopping.

My list seems to get longer and longer (and longer) every single year. I have to admit, I secretly love it. I’m never one to complain about finding the perfect gifts for people in my life. I love seeing someone’s eyes light up when I’ve found that “perfect” gift for them. It’s a special moment.

The ONLY thing that gets difficult about holiday shopping is keeping myself on a budget. It can… quite easily, get out of hand (am I right, moms?). I try to be the smartest shopper I can, especially when I can “shop” with my AMEX Membership Rewards points.

Oh, yes.

I said shop for everyone on my list, using my points, thanks to (my love) American Express.

I literally use my AMEX for ALL my purchases (as does my husband). There’s nothing we buy without it because we LOVE to accumulate as many points as we possibly can. For us, it’s the redeeming that is the BEST part.

I am ultra-excited to be working with AMEX this holiday season on their Points for Presents for campaign. It makes so much sense. It makes holiday shopping a breeze. And you’re not spending additional money out of your wallet! (Amazing, right?)

So what is Points for Presents all about?

Throughout the year, I earn points for ALL my purchases I make throughout the year when I use my AMEX. Most people know about using your Membership Rewards points for travel, but I love using them for holiday gifts!!

There is SO MUCH (and then some) available on The Membership Rewards catalog! You can literally polish off your list without even leaving your house or spending an extra penny! Ahh… the BEST kind of shopping!!

Here are 5 Gift Suggestions (these are all in my shopping basket this season!):

1) Barnes & Noble NOOK Tablet –

Any mom or dad (or grandparent) will LOVE a NOOK for the holiday! The new NOOK offers HD entertainment options, a color screen, video streaming, Web browsing, email access and built-in Wi-Fi. Read away! Watch videos! Surf the web! Play games! All in one place. This is one of those gift’s that your kids will love, too!

2) Fisher-Price® Grow to Pro® Basketball

My 4 sons will absolutely LOVE this for Christmas. They are huge basketball lovers, but are too small for the “real hoop.” This is perfect for indoor and outdoor play and will grow with them as they grow. I also love that I can adjust it according (it was 4 height adjustments) to whom is playing in the house (my Henry is the shortest!).

3) Melissa & Doug® Cook’s Corner Wooden Kitchen –

My littlest guys love to play in the kitchen with me while I cook dinner. It’s always so cute to have them with me. When I saw this Melissa & Doug Corner Wooden Kitchen, I knew it would be perfect for them! It literally has everything — a removable sink, a 3-burner cook top and oven with clicking knobs, a refrigerator, storage shelves, a “cutting board” and a real, working, timer. I will love cooking with my little chefs!

4) Alex Toys® Blazin’ Buggy Racers –

This is perfect for the little guy in your life. I got this for my nephew for Christmas and I know he’s going to love love love it! Let the little buggies go down the wooden ramps! This features a four-tier wooden roadway and four colorful roll-over race cars. Lots of fun playtime!

5) Hasbro® Scrabble Deluxe –

A family game is a gift that will never go out of style! I absolutely love Scrabble! It’s such a classic and super fun (and competitive) game that gets the whole family excited. This Scrabble game features sleek folding carrying case with handle and two slide-and-store trays! Colorful game board features recessed game spaces. Game board rotates with ease on six soft rubber wheels. Start GAME night in your family!

It’s amazing that I can score these items and check people off my list by shopping with my AMEX Membership Rewards points. The catalog is filled with hundreds of items for the special people in your life.

So take full advantage this holiday season to those points you’ve been racking up!

Tell me… what gifts would you like to score on the AMEX Membership Rewards catalog?

Don’t you love it!? Points for Presents!!

Happy AMEX shopping!