Affordable Gift Giving Ideas
Giving gifts can get expensive, fast. As a result, people are always looking for new ways to save money while still giving thoughtful and meaningful gifts. This can seem intimidating, but as long as you are thinking about the person you are giving your gift to, you will be able to give a gift that is both meaningful and affordable. Here are some ideas for gifts that are affordable.
- Keep your eye on clearance racks
You usually know who the people you are going to be buying gifts for are going to be, so don't just shop for those gifts when you need them immediately. Shop clearance racks throughout the year, and when you see something that makes you think of a certain person in your life, pick it up. This way you are giving a thoughtful gift without such a huge expense. This even works with professional gifts. You may see something that doesn't necessarily make you think of a particular person, but rather makes you think of a teacher, or a secretary, or another professional that may be a part of your life. Pick these things up when they are on sale so they don't break the bank.
- Give homemade gifts
Maybe you make the world's best cinnamon rolls and can give those as gifts. Maybe you are the type that is crafty and can make anything from flower arrangements to painting a beautiful jewelry box. Showcase your talents and time by giving gifts that you make at home. The recipient will be glad that you took the time to actually make them something. Sometimes, time and thought can make people feel more loved than spending more money on them. Even better, if you can make a collage of pictures of memories you have with the recipient, or even just frame a single picture of you and the recipient together, this may mean a lot more than anything that you went out and spent a lot of money on.
- Re-gift
You have to be really careful with this one, and make sure that something you re-gift is not going to wind up back in the hands of the person that gave it to you in the first place. This can also work with things that you have bought, but are not going to use that are brand new, like that sweater you bought, hoping you would lose enough weight to fit into, but it remains in your closet with the tags still on, and it would fit your sister perfectly. If you are going to re-gift, make sure that the person you are re-gifting to is from a different circle of friends than the person who gave it to you in the first place. However, when you receieve something that is not something you can use, this is a good way to save on giving gifts later.
These are some of the ways you can save on gift giving. People love to give gifts, but it really can get expensive and these are some of the best ways to save on giving to others.
