Picking out holiday gifts for friends and family can be a challenge at times, especially with so many products to chose from.

Karen Macumber, of ShopAdvisor, joined NECN to breakdown all of the trendiest items on the market this year.

The hottest items of the season include Apple iPad, Xbox, Uggs, "The Best Cat Book Ever," and Crayola Crayons.

Macumber stressed the importance of shopping smart through the utilization of ShopAdvisor's mobile applications.