It’s holiday gift giving time, and as someone who loves finding just the right gift for everyone on my list, I wanted to share some tips:
Give something personalized. Stationary is always easy to find, and all you need to know is the person’s name. Another option is something like an engraved bottle topper, or check out Things Remembered for tons of personalized options. One more idea: a custom photo gift, like a cosmetic bag or coin purse. Shout out to my cousins Felice & Bryan who run Bagettes! Definitely visit their site if you’re looking for a creative photo gift for family and friends.
Take advantage of gift guides online, in magazines, and on the websites of your favorite stores. In case you missed my tweet yesterday, I highly recommend Lulus.com if you’re looking for something cute, but affordable for the ladies in your life.
Don’t be afraid to give something silly or inexpensive. The Target $1 bins are a fantastic place to find fun, affordable gifts! If you choose well, the person will never know that you only spent a dollar. Perpetual Kid has a lot of goofy gifts that don’t cost much, so try there too.
Go the “easy” route. Think about the hobbies, interests and pastimes of the intended gift recipient. Do they watch certain TV shows that have merchandise? Are they a sports fan? Do they play a sport? As long as you don’t go with the same theme every holiday/birthday, it’s totally okay to get something more predictable.
Send a card. A box of cards can cost as little as $5, and a book of stamps is about $10. So, send a little holiday cheer to your friends and family the old fashioned way. Everyone loves getting mail!
Make a gift yourself! Save a little money and send a thoughtful homemade gift. Whether you make cookies, knit a scarf, bead a necklace, or put together a collage, the extra thought and effort will definitely not go unnoticed.
What are your holiday gift giving tips? How do you survive the season and still have money in your pocket?
