I love to shop, but after Thanksgiving, I avoid going into stores at all costs.  It's too stressful and crowded for me, but now is the perfect time to browse for stocking stuffers and other holiday gifts.

I like to give ornaments as stocking stuffers.  They're inexpensive, but they feel special when placed in a small gift bag or box with a bow.

This year, Pier One has a good ornament selection.  I bought Santa cap, a reindeer and pretty globes for $4 each.   Online, you can get jingle bell ornaments for as cheap as $1!

In Bakersfield, there are two Pier 1 stores.  One is on the East side in the East Hills Mall complex (3800 Mall View Road), and the other is in the Northwest Promenade (9030 Rosedale Highway near the Kohl's).

Macy's is having a Holiday Home Sale! Save 10-50% off on stuff for your home and electronics! Also, some items have some additional values attached to it. So get an even better deal! You can shop the sale online or in store!

Also, if you have bought stuff at Macy's, if you write a review on some of the items you bought you can enter to win a $1000 gift card!

This is the new shopping blog for Bakersfield.com. We will have people blogging about sales, great deals, shopping events, new stores coming to town, holiday shopping, gift ideas and much more. Be sure to come back and check out our shopping blog! You are sure to find some great deals! Be sure to share your shopping stories with us, too!