Inexpensive gifts is not mean, miserly or miserable - it's being wise with your money to make it stretch further in the direction you want it to. Being thrifty around the holidays is difficult, because you don't want to seem cheap, yet you still want to get them something they will adore. That special someone on your list is important too. More than likely, they already know you are a thrifty person, so you want to do something for them that is special and meaningful, but that doesn't cost a lot. Here are a few ideas for the perfect thrify, but meaningful gift.
Baked Goods: I don’t know any guy who wouldn’t love to get a box full of cookies, banana bread and pastries ! ( Hint: not good for someone on a diet )
Scrapbooks: Make a scrapbook for a close friend showing moments you’ve shared together. My wife did this for a friend’s wedding. Very meaningful.
Give a Magazine Subscription: My brother loves reading National Geographic and the Economist. We gave him subscriptions as a gift.
Craft Kit: Put together a crafting kit with things like markers, glitter, scissors, clay, crayons, glue, paper, etc.
Set of Soaps, Towels and Soap Dish: Put together a nice matching set of hand towel and soap dish, and then give some handmade soaps.
Bath Time Gift Pack: Buy a nice wash clothe, some bath oils/beads and even some lotions at your local bath store.
Gardening Gift Pack: Buy the person gardening gloves, gardening tools and some seeds. Put them all in a small bucket.
Regifted Items: Did you get a 2nd crock pot last Christmas that you haven’t used? Give it away this Christmas ( to someone other than who you received it from )
Handmade Jewelry: Make a handmade necklace or bracelet at a local bead or craft store. Give it as a meaningful gift.
Chocolate Attack: Put together a gift pack with all kinds of chocolate. Hot chocolate, chocolate bars, truffles, etc.
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