Christmas Shopping Tips – Get Organized
October 31, 2010 by admin
Filed under Christmas Gifts
It's time to get serious about your Christmas shopping by making your list. So now, grab your notebook and a pen. Make a list of the people you'll be buying for this year. Leave space between each person’s name. Now go back through the list and write down gift ideas and a rough dollar amount you’re willing to spend on each person.
Example:
1. Emily – Gift basket, bath and body products - $40.00
2. Aunt Annie - Something for his garden, like art craft - $30.00
3. Tom – gadget, like music and movie - $30.00
4. Uncle Sam - Something for his new truck, loves golf - $50.00
Bring your notebook shopping with you. It will help you to stay focused on who you need to shop for, a general idea of what you're looking for and your price range. It is important to stick on the budget while you decide to buy things as in your list. Making a detailed list like this will prove invaluable in keeping you organized and on budget with your Christmas shopping.
As you shop, cross off each person on your list. Be sure to keep an eye open for bargains and grab a few extra gifts - there's always that visitor that shows up that you didn't anticipate.
Christmas Gift Ideas On A Tight Budget
October 19, 2010 by admin
Filed under Christmas Ideas
It’s no fun being on a tight budget at this festive time of year. You wish you could give your kids the gifts they want the most, and give other family members just the right gift too.
There are several ways to give well thought out gifts at this Christmastime without overdoing it on credit cards or adding to your financial worries. All it takes is a little planning and creativity. Here are a few ideas.
- Draw names
You’ll still have to do the shopping for your kids, of course, but getting together with your siblings or other family members and drawing names can save a lot of money, as well as shopping time. This also allows a single, nicer gift to be given, as you can agree beforehand what should be spent on each person, and have it be a gift from all of you.
- Give your time
Make up coupons with favors you will do for the other person. This could be mowing the lawn for your parents or giving your husband a backrub. It could be babysitting a friend’s kids.
Gift Ideas For Babies And Toddlers
March 17, 2010 by admin
Filed under Gift Ideas for Babies
First time mothers may be surprised by the number of baby gifts they receive while pregnant and even after baby arrives. It is not uncommon for even strangers to bestow baby gifts upon an expectant mother.
The shower of baby gifts often doesn't end after baby is born. Traditionally, until junior is able to fend for himself, you may find yourself swamped with an incredible selection of baby gifts that serve to entertain, pamper and humor your little ones.
At some point you'll find yourself on the buying end of the totem poll. When your time comes to shower a new mom or family with baby gifts, keep in mind that not all gifts are created equally. Baby gifts can be broken down into several categories, including those for infants, toddlers and beyond.
Baby Gift Ideas
There are several well intentioned items that end up in a corner or drawer never to be looked at again when received. To make the most of your best intention, keep in mind that infants seldom need elaborate toys and educational accessories to crowd their nursery. Some well appreciated and useful gifts for newborn babies and infants include the following:
- Diapers - lots and lots of diapers. The typical infant goes through 5-8 diapers per day that translates into as many as 56 diapers a week or more than 200 per month. Baby may not express their enthusiasm at the offering, but a parent certainly will
- Diaper service - this is a wonderful and thoughtful gift for someone considering using cloth instead of disposable diapers.
- Wipes
- Diaper Disposal System
- Onesies of varying sizes and colors
- Newborn Baby Wreaths
- Baby Bath Items
- Socks to keep an infant's feet warm
- Caps
- Teething rings
- Hampers
- Crib sheets, Changing Table Sheets
- Burp Cloths
- Sleepers
- Baby Bouncer Chair
- Playpens
- Crib Mobiles
