It's holidays once more and even if there's crisis, people still go out and buy those gifts for family members and friends. And I am no exception. I realize the severity of how tough life is to some people and even to me but it's no excuse for me not to show some form of appreciation to those people who made this year memorable.
Given that we are in an economic downturn, I figured that it would be best to share some of my holiday practices - shopping for gifts wise:
1. Determine the people you intend to give presents to - Make a list of people who are "must have" so to speak. Don't go out in the mall and just grab anything for anyone. You are going to end up buying two or three gifts to one person. Another scenario is that, you are going to miss out in certain important people and you end up buying last minute. Keep a mental note perhaps if you're doing window shopping but it would be best to jot down names and as you go along - eliminate those you have bought gifts already.
2. Determine your budget - Don't splurge if you cannot afford. Be practical with the gifts that you are going to give. Look for something that is not expensive but very useful. Discipline your self to stick to your budget and not simply swipe that card. If one tries to do this, you'll be push to be creative with your gifts.
3. Look for practical gifts - I think this is pretty self explanatory. Don't fall for the big and expensive stuff and later realize that the person will just put it aside since he/she cannot really use it.
4. Look somewhere else other than the mall - Avoid the mall if you can. Did you know that even if something is on sale, the price is really just the same. Pricing strategy. You think there's a markdown but really there isn't. Go to small boutiques or novelty shop...I'm telling you, there are great finds there.
5. Last but not the least, be creative - if your budget will really constrained you, make cards and some handicrafts. After all, it's really the thoughts that count more than anything.
That's all that I can think for now - I'll add some more on this list if something comes in mind.
Enjoy Christmas shopping everyone!
Given that we are in an economic downturn, I figured that it would be best to share some of my holiday practices - shopping for gifts wise:
1. Determine the people you intend to give presents to - Make a list of people who are "must have" so to speak. Don't go out in the mall and just grab anything for anyone. You are going to end up buying two or three gifts to one person. Another scenario is that, you are going to miss out in certain important people and you end up buying last minute. Keep a mental note perhaps if you're doing window shopping but it would be best to jot down names and as you go along - eliminate those you have bought gifts already.
2. Determine your budget - Don't splurge if you cannot afford. Be practical with the gifts that you are going to give. Look for something that is not expensive but very useful. Discipline your self to stick to your budget and not simply swipe that card. If one tries to do this, you'll be push to be creative with your gifts.
3. Look for practical gifts - I think this is pretty self explanatory. Don't fall for the big and expensive stuff and later realize that the person will just put it aside since he/she cannot really use it.
4. Look somewhere else other than the mall - Avoid the mall if you can. Did you know that even if something is on sale, the price is really just the same. Pricing strategy. You think there's a markdown but really there isn't. Go to small boutiques or novelty shop...I'm telling you, there are great finds there.
5. Last but not the least, be creative - if your budget will really constrained you, make cards and some handicrafts. After all, it's really the thoughts that count more than anything.
That's all that I can think for now - I'll add some more on this list if something comes in mind.
Enjoy Christmas shopping everyone!
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