Creative Ways to Save Money on Gifts for the Holidays

The holidays are just around the corner–for some, they are already upon us. For those of you shopping right up to the final deadline, you’ll need to get creative in order to save money on your gift shopping. Stock up on coffee and candy canes to give you the rush you need to get through your shopping, and try some of these creative ways to save money on your gifts this year:

  1. Use Your Old Gift Cards
    Many of us have old gift cards sitting around the house from any number of retailers. Every holiday seems to bring in more of them, and we don’t always have the time to make good use of them. Those old gift cards can become your ticket to a budget friendly holiday season–regifting the cards themselves is one option, or you can use them in lieu of cash when you go out shopping.
  2. Unleash Your Inner Artist
    The greatest holiday gifts of all are those that come from the heart. Money can buy a lot of things, but it can’t buy your personal creative touch. Crafting your own gifts is a great way to save money and give your loved ones something they’ll remember for ages. Everything from creative works of art, [Read more…]