Welcome to the sixth edition of the Carnival of Shopping! We have got a great mix of entries this week from our contributors, ranging from tactics for beating the credit card companies to a quiz that helps evaluate if you need to be checked into the nearest rehab for shopaholics.

First up we have Barbara from Home Business Wiz with some great tips on how to outsmart credit card companies at their own game. Personally, I prefer alternative methods to beating the credit card game—my credit cards and shredder have become great pals.

Speaking of games, SharpBrains offers us some games to sharpen the most important muscle in our body. What’s that you wonder? The brain of course! Get your minds out of the gutter.

Being a fan of getting more while doing less, Frugal Money Management shows a great method of earning gift cards just by clicking on links and accumulating points. Only 10, 286 more points and I am well on my way to a new garlic keeper.

With the shopping season well on its way, Money Smart Life tells us how to double your savings on Christmas shopping deals, and Simmone from All Tips and Tricks gives some gift ideas for all your last minute shoppers.

Over at Missmalaprop are some great stocking stuffer ideas from Etsy, one of my favorite online sites. Where else could I buy an amigurumi rendition of a Katamari Prince?

If you were one of those diehard gamers who camped out for hours to get the newest gaming consoles but FAILED miserably, ProBargainHunter gives you 169 ways to redeem yourself.

Next up, we have 33 cost-cutting tips from Credit Card Lowdown citing one of the best resources—Mom.

The Lord of Style enlightens us with the mystery that has been plaguing many minds: why should you buy designer? Pay close attention, he is a Lord after all.

After the holidays have rolled around, and you have collected all those gifts that leave you saying, “What were they thinking?” Dr. Deborah Serani talks about the controversial topic of—brace yourself for this—REGIFTING!!

Had enough? Now that you have convinced yourself that you must go out there and BUY BUY BUY, give yourself a moment to take this reality-inducing quiz from Talia Mana.

That’s it folks! Go and be merry. I am off to celebrate with my aluminum pole. Happy Festivus everyone!

Jill