Gifts that will help You Cut Your Spending Now
Consider these thoughtful gifts that will help you reduce spending and stretch your wallet during this gift giving season:
A couple of coffee mugs with sample gourmet coffees; put mugs and coffee in a small basket and add a couple of festive dish towels. Check your local dollar discount stores for decorative, seasonal mugs and dish towels. Sample size gourmet coffees are sold in most grocery store chains and will eliminate the need for the higher priced shops at the mall.
Remember that great cook-out this past summer with all the family? Have copies of the family gathering photos made and put in a snazzy frame. Great memories make the best gifts.
Boxed stationery or decorative journal(s) and a stylish pen.
A festive serving dish filled with homemade goodies.
Christmas ornament(s) or a stand alone decoration.
A basketful of sample size lotions and lip balms – make sure to include a variety of fragrances and consider tinted lip balms as well. Tuck in a pretty and soft hand towel.
Large family? Consider the kids drawing names or have an ornament swap. Have everyone bring their absolute best and favorite batch of homemade cookies. Have the kids decorate bags, everyone scoot around the table display of cookies and take a few of each!
Rather than give gifts, make contributions to charities or other special good will organizations in honor of your loved ones.
Homemade baked goods are always a great gift. Pick up festive goodie bags and plastic wrap, add ribbons or fill up a decorative tin or gift bag. Consider including the recipe.
If grandpa has a special candy or treat that he just loves, this gift giving time of year is the best time to spoil him with his favorite treat. Fill a stocking full of his favorites.
