1. Have just over $300 total saved up so far for Christmas, so that or less depending on the ads. 2. Probably around 6 or 7 stores, not counting however many I check out in the mall. Usually end up at Walmart 3 or 4 times before it's all said and done lol. 3. I prefer to shop in stores over online, but will buy a few things online here and there. So probably about the same as last year.