10 thrifty holiday shopping tips for going big but not broke
By Eva Baker of Mediafeed |
Shopping smart and sincere
Ever since I was little, my family had a gift closet — a place where you could keep potential gifts throughout the year. I use one to this day.
If you’re like me and you shop for holiday gifts all year long, you can save this space to store presents for almost any occasion.
I love buying gifts for my friends and family, but I normally have a tiny budget. This is where purchasing things ahead of time comes in handy. There’s nothing better than getting friends gifts that they love while knowing that you spent only $5 on them instead of $35!
A gift doesn’t have to be expensive to be meaningful. If you spend a lot of time thinking about a person, you can find something that they will love. We can feel pressured to buy certain things or spend lots of money on gifts, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
A thoughtful gift — even something that you make yourself — can mean a great deal to a real friend, even if you don’t spend much actual money.
Here are 10 holiday shopping tips to help you be a smart gift buyer:
