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Gift baskets have such unique potential to become an amazing gift. All you have to do is pick a theme, fill your wicker vessel with coordinating goodies, and tie a big bow. It’s much cheaper then ordering an “already-done-up basket” on the web, or picking one up in the center court of the mall. Plus,…
If you’re disgusted with Christmas consumerism, and can’t even think about buying (or receiving) another toy that takes up coveted living space, then this post is for you. We’re switching up the $10-$20 never-used gift with an experience. Yes, sometimes it does cost more than the average Christmas purchase, but those memories stick around for…
I promise this is the last psychoanalysis post in this series. Tomorrow, we’ll hit up all the practical stuff and give you simple, efficient, and creative gift ideas. First of all, why is free time so important in regards to gifting? Because if your lovely recipient can’t actually take the time to enjoy what you’re…
Have you ever given any thought to stage of life being an important aspect of gift giving? It actually makes a ton of sense. We grow in seasons – child, teen, young adult, newly married, new mom, mom of toddlers, mom of school-age kids, mom of teens, empty nester, retirement, nursing home…ok, hopefully not…
Probably the most important part of choosing a perfect gift, is listening to the other person. Analyticals and Amiables are typically good at this, but Drivers and Expressives, not so much. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, you might want to go read my post on connecting gifts with personality! Why is…
I’ll never forget my first lesson in personality traits. I was working at summer camp, and it was part of our staff training ritual. I didn’t understand why at first, but after 8 weeks of being in close proximately to one another, I knew. We had to understand each others traits, in order to…
The key to NOT overspending on Christmas gifts is to shop with a solid plan. These 6 tips keep me coming in under budget year after year, and are proven to give you extra breathing room AND money left over. Also includes a FREE printable Christmas Gift Budget Sheet so you can stay on track throughout the season!
According to my calender, December arrives tomorrow. That means we need to get cracking on the gifts! But not just any old gift will do – you want your choice to be thoughtful, relevant, and most of all, used. As in, by the person who’s receiving the gift, not necessarily a thrift store find….