One size does not fit all when it comes to gift giving. Although household budgets may be a bit tighter this year, this does not excuse us from mindless giving! Just because you may find seven cashmere sweaters on the clearance rack does not mean that everyone on your gift list would love one! (Although I would not complain...LOL). So how do we combat the stress of giving the perfect gift on a shoestring budget? The key is to start planning now! For example:
- Make you gift list TODAY! Don't procrastinate on this...the longer you wait, the harder it will become to narrow your list down and set your budget accordingly.
- Start thinking of appropriate gifts that you would like to give to each person on your list. Start jotting ideas down TODAY!
- Are you scratching people off of your gift list this year? Now is the the time to have an honest conversation with them about some creative alternatives to tangible gift giving. Pick up the phone...TODAY!
- Planning on giving edible or homemade gifts this year? Organize your recipes, craft supplies, and materials TODAY!
The holiday giving season will be here before you know it! Carve out a little time and money each week to help ease the stress of last minute shopping, baking and crafting. Create a plan and get the entire family involved...make it fun, but get started TODAY!!! Trust me...you'll thank me for it later :)
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