Gift Giving 101

 Still don't know what to give your loved ones for the holiday season? Well here are some more gift giving tips and ideas for the holiday season.


To go with my post on holiday shopping here are a few articles on other great deals for the holiday season.

Items under $30.
http://shopping.yahoo.com/articles/yshoppingarticles/471/great-holiday-gifts-under-30/

Too Fast is having some great deals for their 12 days of Christmas. From December 10- 21st you can get some spectacular deals.
http://www.toofastonline.com/

Have a geek in your life? Then check out ThinkGeek. You can find the most spectacular and interesting items and you won't just find things for your geeky/nerdy friends. Think Geek is sure to have something for everyone and all at a reasonable price.

http://www.thinkgeek.com/

This coffee mug is perfect for anyone who has gotten into  The Walking Undead craze and best yet it glows in the dark. This certainly one coffee mug that wont be dropped off at the nearest GoodWill at first chance. Price: $9.99.

 

You'll love one will be feeling lighter than air when you get them this butterfly in a jar for the holidays.  Price:$19.99

If all else fails get that person a gift card. Many shopping centers have a place where you can buy giftcards for Target, Starbucks,AMC theater, etc.

Also check out the gift card mall. 

https://giftcardmall.com/

You can also purchase giftcards at a discount at giftcard rescue. You can even sell back those unused gift cards from last Christmas and get a little something from them.

http://www.giftcardrescue.com/#buy 

 If gift giving isn't your thing or that person on your shopping list doesn't want anything for x-mas, why not take them out to a movie or a meal on you. You'll get to spend time together and have a chance to treat them as well.

Christmas Shopping on a Budget

The Holiday season is a time of giving, but that giving can put quite a huge dent in your wallet. When you have so many people to give gifts to it can be hard to stay on a budget. Here are some tips and tricks on how you can make the gift giving season a little less stressful.


Finding Gifts for everyone on your list for $30 or less.

ABC Distributing is a great place to find useful thong for a reasonable price. If you take a good look around this site I'm sure you can find something for everyone on your gift list and the best thing is they will have no idea that you got their gift for such a low price.

http://www.abcdistributing.com/

Cupcake Hats: $4.95 +Shipping

Set of Two Throws: $7.95  + Shipping

Price: $7.95 to $10.95+ Shipping.

Have a Disney freak or a youngin on your shopping list? Check out the Disney outlet; a place to get Disney merchandise at a discounted price.

http://www.disneystore.com/mn/1001152/

Nightmare before Christmas Ornaments

Price: $12.95 +Shipping

 Tinker Bell Pajamas

Price: $15.00 + Shipping

Personalized Spider-man Backpack

Price: $12.99

These cute little buggers are $10 a piece and there is such a huge variety you'll be sure to find at least one to fit everyone on your shopping list.

http://www.kamibashi.com/products/dolls/stringdolls/#sd1108 

 All $10.00

Other Great Shopping Sites:

http://www.chocomize.com/ (Personalized Chocolate Bar)

http://www.yourmusic.com/enroll/enroll_200605_maroon_features.html (Hottest Cds for $6.99)

http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/shop/index.html (Books classic and contemporary)

http://www.tcm.com/shopping/index/?shopref=TCM.com%20Nav:Shopping%20Home (Find classic and contemporary movies here.)

Does someone on your wish list want something like the new Rock Band or some other expensive item? Why not get everyone they know to pull together $20 each and get the item they really want. Trust me it's a much better investment in the long run.

DIY

If your the crafty type why not take a crack at making some gifts yourself.

If you can sew make something simple like pillows or a totebag.

If you can bake try your hand at making delectible treats.

Other ideas:

Soaps

Jewlery

Knitted Items

Hair Acessories

Just take a look at a craft store like Jo Ann's,Micheal's, and Hobby Lobby for some inspiration.

Finding the Perfect Gift 

Finding out what everyone wants can be stressful. If worse comes to worse just ask and get an idea what that person wants. If you don't want to ask you do have options. If they have a Facebook you can see what their likes are and get an idea with that. You can also just ask your friends and family to create an amazon wish list. You can either purchase something off their list or you get a pretty good idea on what they want.

Do you have to send gifts from afar?

If you have to send out your gifts I'd suggest just purchasing a gift card,money or a check. It may not be the most personalized present,but you won't have to pay all insane shipping fees either. If you are buying their gift online in the first place you can probably send it from the website directly to wherever you  need and often times you can even get your package gift wrapped.

Wrap it up

 I have to admit 'm not too big on gift-wrapping. Thank goodness for those gift bags. The great thing about gift-bags is that you can just  keep reusing them. They are fast,efficient, and environmentally friendly. 

Even better yet purchase one of those eco-friendly bags. Forever 21 and Disney have a few great ones to choose from ranging from $1.50 to $5.00. The bags are so great looking they are often like a gift by themselves.