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How to Make Gift Giving Easy and Affordable

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By Jennifer Melnick Carota
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Jennifer Melnick Carota, the Gift Therapist
Jennifer Melnick Carota, the Gift Therapist

Make gift giving easy and affordable by following the "Gift of Three" strategy. Follow these three simple steps and "wow" the recipient every time! All it takes is a little creativity and a lot of heart!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1
    A book on smart shopping as the central gift...
    A book on smart shopping as the central gift...

    Choose a fabulous central gift item that you can easily find in the clearance from your favorite discount department store. Great central gifts include clothing, accessories, cool gadgets, books, and items for the kitchen. Choose the central gift based on the personality of the recipient!

  2. Step 2
    A designer wallet found in the clearance section
    A designer wallet found in the clearance section

    Build a theme around the central gift. Ask yourself what "experience" you would like to give to the recipient. Sample themes include love, warmth, relaxation, comfort, humor and family fun! Visit www.surprise.com for tons of great gift themes that you can incorporate into gifting this year.

  3. Step 3
    Add a homemade power snack like granola!
    Add a homemade power snack like granola!

    Choose two smaller gifts that will tie the theme together. Save money by making something special from your kitchen or by hand from your craft bin. Just make sure whatever you give fits into the theme! To learn how to give the gift of food with flare, please visit www.justkeepthedish.com for tons of great recipes and gift ideas.

  4. Step 4
    www.thegifttherapist.com
    www.thegifttherapist.com

    And you are done! See how easy that was? I encourage you to try it and come back and share your ideas and successes! Good luck and happy giving! Visit me online for more great tips and ideas!

Tips & Warnings
  • Shop clearance sections all year long to find great central gifts at huge discounts.
  • Set your budget limits and stick to them!
  • Save more by giving group gifts instead of individual gifts, especially for families and coworkers!
  • The strategy can become addicting because it's both affordable and fun!

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