In this economy, one of the hardest things to do is to spend money on things that are not required in day-to-day living. Despite the fact that the economy is bad, life goes on: people have birthdays, people get married and buy personalized anniversary gifts, there are hollidays and traditions and reasons to celebrate.
Most of these events call for some form of gift-giving, which can put someone who is financially struggling in a tough position. We’ve all been there- it’s the cable bill or a gift, so we call in sick or make up an excuse not to attend these functions. This causes us to miss out on opportunities to socialize about housewarming gifts and enjoy one-another’s company.
As an alternative, try putting away ten dollars – yes, only ten dollars! – and the next time you are invited to one of these events, put your money into action.
Most people enjoy getting a gift, no matter what the cause, simply because it is simply that: a gift. So it is not at all unacceptable to get the birthday girl a nice candle from Wal-Mart. These candles range anywhere from $1-$5, on the inexpensive side, and smell wonderful. Simply pick up the candle and swing on over to the retirement gift ideas gift-wrapping section. Pick up a nice gift bag for only $1 and some gift tissue for only $1 and take all to the register.
If you have a couple dollars to spare, go to the candy isle and grab a bag of Hershey’s chocolate kisses or Life Savers mints- some sort of candy that is individually wrapped. When you get home, put the tissue into the gift bag, and set the candle inside of the tissue. Pour the candy in a “sprinkling” manner all around the candle, and take a look at what you’ve done: this is a nice gift that anyone would enjoy getting, and you’ve spent less than $10, tax and all.
Most of these events call for some form of gift-giving, which can put someone who is financially struggling in a tough position. We’ve all been there- it’s the cable bill or a gift, so we call in sick or make up an excuse not to attend these functions. This causes us to miss out on opportunities to socialize about housewarming gifts and enjoy one-another’s company.
As an alternative, try putting away ten dollars – yes, only ten dollars! – and the next time you are invited to one of these events, put your money into action.
Most people enjoy getting a gift, no matter what the cause, simply because it is simply that: a gift. So it is not at all unacceptable to get the birthday girl a nice candle from Wal-Mart. These candles range anywhere from $1-$5, on the inexpensive side, and smell wonderful. Simply pick up the candle and swing on over to the retirement gift ideas gift-wrapping section. Pick up a nice gift bag for only $1 and some gift tissue for only $1 and take all to the register.
If you have a couple dollars to spare, go to the candy isle and grab a bag of Hershey’s chocolate kisses or Life Savers mints- some sort of candy that is individually wrapped. When you get home, put the tissue into the gift bag, and set the candle inside of the tissue. Pour the candy in a “sprinkling” manner all around the candle, and take a look at what you’ve done: this is a nice gift that anyone would enjoy getting, and you’ve spent less than $10, tax and all.
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