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How to Find Inexpensive Gift Ideas

Gift ideas
Gift ideas
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By WriterGig
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Inexpensive gift ideas are simply a matter of keeping your recipient's interests and hobbies in mind while shopping ... and watching out for new and interesting trends. Sales and deep discounts abound during the holiday season, especially when businesses are competing for money from families on a budget. Inexpensive gift ideas abound.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1
    Candles
    Candles

    Consider do-it-yourself crafts and projects as a way to give great, inexpensive gifts. For example, you can make soy jar candles cheaply using glass containers you already have or can buy in bulk or at thrift stores. Use dye and a holiday scent to make your candles fun and festive.

  2. Step 2
    Create artwork
    Create artwork

    Use your talents to generate inexpensive gift ideas. Do you write or draw? Are you skilled at woodworking or pottery? Create personal, delightful gifts using your own creativity.

  3. Step 3
    Gift certificates
    Gift certificates

    Give gift certificates for your time. Babysitting for swamped parents, dinner for an elderly relative or new mom, yard work or handyman time for those who need it, or tutoring help for the student on your list would all be very appreciated by the recipients -- and cost you nothing but time.

  4. Step 4

    Give books. There are hundreds and hundreds of books available at bargain prices, both online and in book stores (both national chains and local shops). E-books for Kindle owners are another great option. Books make for some great inexpensive gift ideas, which can be personalized to your recipient with ease.

  5. Step 5
    Sales flyers
    Sales flyers

    Check out the sales flyers in the Sunday paper. Watching the sales flyers for local and chain stores is a savvy way to stay on top of changing prices around the holidays.

Tips & Warnings
  • If you see the price on something drop after you bought it, get the difference refunded if you got it from the same store.
Photo Credit

John Nyberg (palette)

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on 11/17/2008 I love these ideas! I'm a big fan of homemade gifts.

jimdris said

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on 11/13/2008 Good ideas!

chaddie01 said

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on 11/11/2008 With Thanksgiving and christmas on its way this article really helps!

parcement said

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on 11/10/2008 I like...

missforty said

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on 11/10/2008 Thanks!

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